Notice2024-14825
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
July 8, 2024
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Abstract
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 130 (Monday, July 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55948-55950]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-14825]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS-10137, CMS-10170 and CMS-10156]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human
Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is
announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention
to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in
the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information
(including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing
collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on
the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments
regarding our
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burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information,
including the necessity and utility of the proposed information
collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the
accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology to minimize the information collection burden.
DATES: Comments must be received by September 6, 2024.
ADDRESSES: When commenting, please reference the document identifier or
OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and
recommendations must be submitted in any one of the following ways:
1. Electronically. You may send your comments electronically to
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions for ``Comment or
Submission'' or ``More Search Options'' to find the information
collection document(s) that are accepting comments.
2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following
address: CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs,
Division of Regulations Development, Attention: Document Identifier/OMB
Control Number:__ Room C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore,
Maryland 21244-1850.
To obtain copies of a supporting statement and any related forms
for the proposed collection(s) summarized in this notice, please access
the CMS PRA website by copying and pasting the following web address
into your web browser: <a href="https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing">https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William N. Parham at (410) 786-4669.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Contents
This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated
with the following information collections. More detailed information
can be found in each collection's supporting statement and associated
materials (see ADDRESSES).
CMS-10137 Solicitation for Applications for Medicare Prescription Drug
Plan 2026 Contracts
CMS-10170 Retiree Drug Subsidy Payment Request and Instructions
CMS-10156 Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) Application and Instructions
Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. The term
``collection of information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR
1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of
the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a
third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA requires federal agencies
to publish a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension
or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, before
submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this
requirement, CMS is publishing this notice.
Information Collections
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Solicitation for
Applications for Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 2026 Contracts; Use:
Coverage for the prescription drug benefit is provided through
contracted prescription drug plans (PDPs) or through Medicare Advantage
(MA) plans that offer integrated prescription drug and health care
coverage (MA-PD plans). Cost Plans that are regulated under Section
1876 of the Social Security Act, and Employer Group Waiver Plans (EGWP)
may also provide a Part D benefit. Organizations wishing to provide
services under the Prescription Drug Benefit Program must complete an
application, negotiate rates, and receive final approval from CMS.
Existing Part D Sponsors may also expand their contracted service area
by completing the Service Area Expansion (SAE) application.
Collection of this information is mandated in Part D of the
Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003
(MMA) in Subpart 3. The application requirements are codified in
Subpart K of 42 CFR 423 entitled ``Application Procedures and Contracts
with PDP Sponsors.''
The information will be collected under the solicitation of
proposals from PDP, MA-PD, Cost Plan, Program of All-Inclusive Care for
the Elderly (PACE), and EGWP applicants. The collected information will
be used by CMS to: (1) ensure that applicants meet CMS requirements for
offering Part D plans (including network adequacy, contracting
requirements, and compliance program requirements, as described in the
application), (2) support the determination of contract awards. Form
Number: CMS-10137 (OMB control number: 0938-0936); Frequency: Yearly;
Affected Public: Private Sector, Business or other for-profits and Not
for profits institution; Number of Respondents: 821; Number of
Responses: 424; Total Annual Hours: 1,809. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact April Forsythe at 410-786-8493.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Retiree Drug
Subsidy Payment Request and Instructions; Use: Under the Medicare
Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 and
implementing regulations at 42 CFR part 423 subpart R plan sponsors
(e.g., employers, unions) who offer prescription drug coverage meeting
specified criteria to their qualified covered retirees are eligible to
receive a 28% subsidy for allowable drug costs, through the Retiree
Drug Subsidy (RDS) Program. Section 423.886 describes the payment
methods, including the provision of necessary information. The
information provided in the payment request provides CMS with the
information needed to pay RDS sponsors the subsidy.
The application process for the RDS is a completely electronic
process (100%). The basis for the decision for adopting this means of
collection was to maximize efficiency. The only instance when hard
copy/paper applications can be submitted is when the RDS Center is
experiencing technical difficulties. The Plan Sponsor completes and
submits the RDS application (including the Plan Sponsor's Authorized
Representative's electronic signature) on-line, via the secure RDS
Secure website, which is accessed at <a href="https://www.rds.cms.hhs.gov">https://www.rds.cms.hhs.gov</a>. Form
Number: CMS-10170 (OMB control number: 0938-0977); Frequency: Yearly;
Affected Public: Private; Business or other for-profits, and Not-for
Profits; Number of Respondents: 1,245; Number of Responses: 1,245;
Total Annual Hours: 187,995. (For questions regarding this collection,
contact Ivan Iveljic at 410-786-3312 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#642d12050a4a0d1201080e0d07240709174a0c0c174a030b12"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="68211e090646011e0d0402010b280b051b4600001b460f071e">[email protected]</span></a>.)
3. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Retiree Drug
Subsidy (RDS) Application and Instructions; Use: Under Sec. 1860D-22
of the Social Security Act (Act), added by the Medicare Prescription
Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) and implementing
regulations at 42 CFR part 423 subpart R, Plan Sponsors (e.g.,
employers or unions) who offer prescription drug
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coverage to their qualified covered retirees are eligible to receive a
28% subsidy for allowable drug costs.
CMS has contracted with an outside vendor to assist in the
administration of the RDS program; this effort is called the RDS
Center. Plan Sponsors will apply on-line for the retiree drug subsidy
by logging on to the RDS Secure website. 42 CFR 423.844 describes the
requirement for qualified retiree prescription drug plans who want to
receive the retiree drug subsidy. Once the Plan Sponsor submits the RDS
application via the RDS Secure website (and a valid initial retiree
list) CMS, using its contractor, will analyze the application to
determine whether the Plan Sponsor qualifies for the RDS. To qualify
for the subsidy, the Plan Sponsor must show that its coverage is as
generous as, or more generous than, the defined standard coverage under
the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit. The information within
the application includes sponsor account registration information, plan
information, benefit options under the plan, actuary information and
actuarial attestation. The RDS center has various checks within each
section of the application. Applications can be denied if issues cannot
be resolved.
Form Number: CMS-10170 (OMB control number: 0938-0977); Frequency:
Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector; Business or other for-profits,
and Not-for Profits; Number of Respondents: 1,245; Number of Responses:
1,245; Total Annual Hours: 79,680. (For questions regarding this
collection, contact Ivan Iveljic at 410-786-3312 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c881bea9a6e6a1beada4a2a1ab88aba5bbe6a0a0bbe6afa7be"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="39704f585717504f5c5553505a795a544a1751514a175e564f">[email protected]</span></a>.)
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts,
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-14825 Filed 7-5-24; 8:45 am]
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