81 FR 41306 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 122 (June 24, 2016)

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 a 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: 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.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 122 (Friday, June 24, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41306-41307]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-15021]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10458]


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 a 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: 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 July 25, 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 this notice, you may make 
your request using one of the 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

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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: Consumer Research 
Supporting Outreach for Health Insurance Marketplace; Use: The Centers 
for Medicare and Medicaid Services is requesting reapproval for two 
surveys that aid in understanding levels of awareness and customer 
service needs associated with the Health Insurance Marketplace 
established by the Affordable Care Act. Because the Marketplace will 
provide coverage to the almost 50 million uninsured in the United 
States through individual and small employer programs, we have 
developed one survey to be administered to individual consumers most 
likely to use the Marketplace and another to be administered to small 
employers most likely to use the Small Business Health Options portion 
of the Marketplace. These brief surveys, designed to be conducted 
quarterly, give CMS the ability to obtain a rough indication of the 
types of outreach and marketing that will be needed to enhance 
awareness of and knowledge about the Marketplace for individual and 
business customers. CMS' biggest customer service need is likely to be 
providing sufficient education so consumers: (a) Can take advantage of 
the Marketplace and (b) know how to access CMS' customer service 
channels. The surveys will provide information on media use, concept 
awareness, and conceptual or content areas where education for customer 
service delivery can be improved. Awareness and knowledge gaps are 
likely to change over time based not only on effectiveness of CMS' 
marketing efforts, but also of those of state, local, private sector, 
and nongovernmental organizations. Form Number: CMS-10458 (OMB control 
number: 0938-1203): Frequency: Quarterly; Affected Public: Individuals 
or households, Private Sector (business or other for-profits); Number 
of Respondents: 40,200; Total Annual Responses: 40,200; Total Annual 
Hours: 2,480. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact 
Frank Funderburk at 410-786-1820.)

    Dated: June 21, 2016.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-15021 Filed 6-23-16; 8:45 am]
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