80 FR 23555 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 81 (April 28, 2015)

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 any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 81 (Tuesday, April 28, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23555-23556]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-09849]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10433]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request

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 any of the following subjects: (1) 
The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for 
the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of 
the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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 May 28, 2015:

ADDRESSES: When commenting on the proposed information collections, 
please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be 
assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be received by 
the OMB desk officer via one of the following transmissions:
    OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
    Attention: CMS Desk Officer,
    Fax Number: (202) 395-5806 OR
    Email: [email protected].
    To obtain copies of a supporting statement and any related forms 
for the proposed collection(s) summarized in this notice, you may make 
your request using one of following:
    1. Access CMS' Web site address at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995.
    2. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB 
number, and CMS document identifier, to [email protected].
    3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-
1326.

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.

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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: Extension of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Initial Plan Data 
Collection to Support Qualified Health Plan (QHP) Certification and 
Other Financial Management and Exchange Operations; Use: As required by 
the CMS-9989-F, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; 
Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans; Exchange 
Standards for Employers (77 FR 18310) (Exchange Establishment Rule), 
each Exchange must assume responsibilities related to the certification 
and offering of Qualified Health Plans (QHPs). In addition to data 
collection for the certification of QHPs, the reinsurance and risk 
adjustment programs outlined by the Affordable Care Act, detailed in 45 
CFR part 153, as established by CMS-9975-F, Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; Standards for Reinsurance, Risk Corridors, and 
Risk Adjustment (77 FR 17220), have general information reporting 
requirements that apply to issuers, group health plans, third party 
administrators, and plan offerings outside of the Exchanges. Subsequent 
regulations for these programs including the final HHS Notice of 
Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2014 and the Program Integrity: 
Exchange, Premium Stabilization Programs, and Market Standards; 
Amendments to the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 
2014, and the final HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 
2015 provide further reporting requirements. Form Number: CMS-10433 
(OMB control number 0938-1187); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: 
Individuals and Households, Private sector (Business or other for-
profits and Not-for-profit institutions), State, Local or Tribal 
Governments; Number of Respondents: 900; Total Annual Responses: 900; 
Total Annual Hours: 150. (For policy questions regarding this 
collection contact Jaya Ghildiyal at 301-492-5149.)

    Dated: April 23, 2015.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-09849 Filed 4-27-15; 8:45 am]
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