Notice2024-21631
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
September 23, 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 a second opportunity for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden estimate 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 184 (Monday, September 23, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77514-77515]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-21631]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS-10170 and CMS-10156]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; 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 a second opportunity
for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to
send comments regarding the burden estimate 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 on the collection(s) of information must be received by
the OMB desk officer by October 23, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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 Parham at (410) 786-4669.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(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 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires
federal agencies to publish a 30-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 that
summarizes the following proposed collection(s) of information for
public comment:
1. 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#cc85baada2e2a5baa9a0a6a5af8cafa1bfe2a4a4bfe2aba3ba"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cd5eafdf2b2f5eaf9f0f6f5ffdcfff1efb2f4f4efb2fbf3ea">[email protected]</span></a>.)
2. 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 coverage to their
qualified covered retirees are eligible to receive a 28% subsidy for
allowable drug costs.
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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#f3ba85929ddd9a85969f999a90b3909e80dd9b9b80dd949c85"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="68211e090646011e0d0402010b280b051b4600001b460f071e">[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. 2024-21631 Filed 9-20-24; 8:45 am]
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