80 FR 77353 - 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 239 (December 14, 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 239 (Monday, December 14, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77353-77354]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-31398]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-10555]


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 January 13, 2016.

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

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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. 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: New collection (Request 
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: Small 
Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Effective Date and Termination 
Notice Requirements; Use: The CMS is requiring for plan years beginning 
on or after January 1, 2016, the SHOP must ensure that a QHP issuer 
notifies qualified employees, enrollees, and new enrollees in a QHP 
through the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) of the 
effective date of coverage. As required by the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameter for 
2016 (CMS-9944-F), which went on display on February 20, 2015, if any 
enrollee's coverage through the SHOP is terminated due to non-payment 
of premiums or a loss of the enrollee's or employer group's eligibility 
to participate in the SHOP, the SHOP must notify the enrollee or the 
qualified employer of the termination of such coverage. In the 
termination of coverage, the SHOP must include the termination date and 
reason for termination to the enrollee or qualified employer.
    To aid in understanding levels of awareness and customer services 
needs associated with the SHOP associated with the Exchanges 
established by the Affordable Care Act, CMS will engage in collecting 
primary qualitative and quantitative research from Exchange target 
audiences. These surveys are part of a broader data collection effort 
designed to support the program goal to improve customer satisfaction 
for people and small businesses that are eligible for coverage through 
the SHOP. The CMS has designed three surveys to target different 
audiences, specifically agents and brokers, employers, and employees. 
Form Number: CMS-10555 (OMB Control Number: 0938-New); Frequency: 
Annually; biannually; Affected Public: Federal Government, State 
Governments, Private Sector (Business or other for-profits and Not-for-
profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 2,885; Total Annual 
Responses: 5,770; Total Annual Hours: 50,425. (For policy questions 
regarding this collection contact Christelle Jang at (410) 786-8438.)

    Dated: December 9, 2015.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-31398 Filed 12-11-15; 8:45 am]
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