81 FR 17460 - Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

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

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 60 (March 29, 2016)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on an information collection concerning CMS' Healthy Indiana Program (HIP) 2.0 Beneficiaries Survey. We are also announcing that the proposed information collection had been submitted to OMB and was approved under control number 0938-1300 through September 30, 2016. In accordance with the implementing regulations of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) at 5 CFR 1320.13, our information collection request (ICR) was submitted to OMB for emergency processing. We requested emergency review under 5 CFR 1320.13(a)(2)(i) because public harm is reasonably likely to result if the normal clearance procedures were followed. Following the regular PRA clearance process would jeopardize the timely completion of CMS' evaluation of the State's upcoming non- emergency medical transportation (NEMT) waiver and other important waivers. Most importantly, it would potentially cause significant harm by depriving Medicaid beneficiaries--especially those affected by the NEMT waiver--of appropriate medical services and needed care. Although we have already received OMB approval to test and develop the survey instruments, we are soliciting public comment during the testing and development phase to meet the conditions of OMB's Terms of Clearance. Importantly, CMS will provide the public with another opportunity to comment, via a 30-day public comment period, prior to the implementation phase of this effort. Under the PRA, federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed ICR. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this ICR, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed ICR 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 81, Number 60 (Tuesday, March 29, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17460-17461]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-06828]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10615]


Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements 
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 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 an information 
collection concerning CMS' Healthy Indiana Program (HIP) 2.0 
Beneficiaries Survey. We are also announcing that the proposed 
information collection had been submitted to OMB and was approved under 
control number 0938-1300 through September 30, 2016. In accordance with 
the implementing regulations of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 
(PRA) at 5 CFR 1320.13, our information collection request (ICR) was 
submitted to OMB for emergency processing. We requested emergency 
review under 5 CFR 1320.13(a)(2)(i) because public harm is reasonably 
likely to result if the normal clearance procedures were followed.
    Following the regular PRA clearance process would jeopardize the 
timely completion of CMS' evaluation of the State's upcoming non-
emergency medical transportation (NEMT) waiver and other important 
waivers. Most importantly, it would potentially cause significant harm 
by depriving Medicaid beneficiaries--especially those affected by the 
NEMT waiver--of appropriate medical services and needed care.
    Although we have already received OMB approval to test and develop 
the survey instruments, we are soliciting public comment during the 
testing and development phase to meet the conditions of OMB's Terms of 
Clearance. Importantly, CMS will provide the public with another 
opportunity to comment, via a 30-day public comment period, prior to 
the implementation phase of this effort.
    Under the PRA, federal agencies are required to publish notice in 
the Federal Register concerning each proposed ICR. Interested persons 
are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any 
other aspect of this ICR, including any of the following subjects: (1) 
The necessity and utility of the proposed ICR 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 must be received by April 8, 2016.

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 
http://www.regulations.gov. 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: CMS-10615/OMB Control 
Number 0938-1300, 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, 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:

Contents

    This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated 
with the following ICR. More detailed information can be found in the 
collection's supporting statement and associated materials (see 
ADDRESSES).

CMS-10615 Healthy Indiana Program (HIP) 2.0 Beneficiaries Survey

    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. In compliance with the requirement of section 
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, we submitted to OMB the following 
requirements for emergency approval. OMB approved the emergency ICR on 
March 21, 2016, with an expiration date of September 30, 2016.

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Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request 
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: Healthy 
Indiana Program (HIP) 2.0 Beneficiaries Survey; Use: Approval for 
testing and developing the survey is vital to adequately inform CMS 
decision making regarding Section 1115 Waivers, in particular the 
State's upcoming NEMT waiver due for renewal by December 1, 2016. The 
NEMT benefit provides transportation for Medicaid beneficiaries who 
otherwise have no means of transportation to get to and from medical 
services. The Healthy Indiana Program (HIP) 2.0 demonstration provides 
authority for the State to not offer NEMT for the new adult group 
during the first year of the demonstration (except for pregnant women 
and individuals determined to be medically frail). CMS may extend the 
State's authority, subject to evaluation of the impact of this policy 
on access to care. Form Number: CMS-10615 (OMB control number: 0938-
1300); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Individuals and households; 
Number of Respondents: 36; Total Annual Responses: 36; Total Annual 
Hours: 36. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact 
Teresa DeCaro at 202-384-6309).
    Written comments and recommendations will be considered from the 
public if received by the date and address noted above.

    Dated: March 22, 2016.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-06828 Filed 3-28-16; 8:45 am]
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