81 FR 9860 - 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 38 (February 26, 2016)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 38 (February 26, 2016)
| Page Range | 9860-9861 | |
| FR Document | 2016-04318 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 38 (Friday, February 26, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 9860-9861] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-04318] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifiers: CMS-10407] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect [[Page 9861]] 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 March 28, 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 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: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary; Use: The Affordable Care Act amends the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act) by adding section 2715 ``Development and Utilization of Uniform Explanation of Coverage Documents and Standardized Definitions.'' This section directs the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and a working group comprised of stakeholders, to develop standards for use by a group health plan and a health insurance issuer in compiling and providing to applicants, enrollees, and policyholders and certificate holders a summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) explanation that accurately describes the benefits and coverage under the applicable plan or coverage. Section 2715 also requires 60-days advance notice of any material modification in any of the terms of the plan or coverage that is not reflected in the most recently provided summary and the development of standards for the definitions of terms used in health insurance coverage. This information collection will ensure that approximately 90 million consumers shopping for or enrolled in private, individually purchased, or non-federal governmental group health plan coverage receive the consumer protections of the Affordable Care Act. Employers, employees, and individuals will use this information to compare coverage options prior to selecting coverage and to understand the terms of, and extent of medical benefits offered by, their coverage (or exceptions to such coverage or benefits) once they have coverage. The Departments received comments in response to the ICR and they have been addressed in the Appendix. Form Number: CMS-10407 (OMB Control Number: 0938-1146); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments, Private Sector; Number of Respondents: 126,544; Total Annual Responses: 41,154,000; Total Annual Hours: 324,853. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Michelle Koltov at (301) 492-4225). Date: February 24, 2016. William N. Parham, III, Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016-04318 Filed 2-25-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120-01-P
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medicare-coverage-database/indexes/ chairperson. The Committee will also • Inspection of vehicle’s interior and
medcac-meetings-index.aspx?bc= allow a 15-minute unscheduled open exterior (this includes engine and trunk
BAAAAAAAAAAA&. We will no longer public session for any attendee to inspection) at the entrance to the
be providing paper copies of the address issues specific to the topics grounds. Parking permits and
handouts for the meeting. Electronic under consideration. At the conclusion instructions will be issued after the
copies of all the meeting materials will of the day, the members will vote and vehicle inspection.
be on the CMS Web site no later than the Committee will make its • Inspection, via metal detector or
2 business days before the meeting. We recommendation(s) to CMS. other applicable means, of all persons
encourage the participation of III. Registration Instructions entering the building. We note that all
appropriate organizations with expertise items brought into CMS, whether
in TRD clinical research. This meeting CMS’ Coverage and Analysis Group is personal or for the purpose of
is open to the public. The Committee coordinating meeting registration. While presentation or to support a
will hear oral presentations from the there is no registration fee, individuals presentation, are subject to inspection.
public for approximately 45 minutes. must register to attend. You may register We cannot assume responsibility for
Time allotted for each presentation may online at http://www.cms.gov/apps/ coordinating the receipt, transfer,
be limited. If the number of registrants events/upcomingevents.asp?strOrder transport, storage, set-up, safety, or
requesting to speak is greater than can By=1&type=3 or by phone by contacting timely arrival of any personal
be reasonably accommodated during the the person listed in the FOR FURTHER belongings or items used for
scheduled open public hearing session, INFORMATION CONTACT section of this presentation or to support a
we may conduct a lottery to determine notice by the deadline listed in the presentation.
the speakers for the scheduled open DATES section of this notice. Please Note: Individuals who are not
public hearing session. The contact provide your full name (as it appears on registered in advance will not be
person will notify interested persons your state-issued driver’s license), permitted to enter the building and will
regarding their request to speak by April address, organization, telephone be unable to attend the meeting. The
4, 2016. Your comments should focus number(s), fax number, and email public may not enter the building earlier
on issues specific to the list of topics address. You will receive a registration than 45 minutes prior to the convening
that we have proposed to the confirmation with instructions for your of the meeting.
Committee. The list of research topics to arrival at the CMS complex or you will All visitors must be escorted in areas
be discussed at the meeting will be be notified that the seating capacity has other than the lower and first floor
been reached.
available on the following Web site levels in the Central Building.
prior to the meeting: http://www.cms. IV. Security, Building, and Parking
V. Collection of Information
gov/medicare-coverage-database/ Guidelines
indexes/medcac-meetings-index.aspx This meeting will be held in a federal This document does not impose
?bc=BAAAAAAAAAAA&. We require government building; therefore, federal information collection requirements,
that you declare at the meeting whether security measures are applicable. The that is, reporting, recordkeeping or
you have any financial involvement Real ID Act, enacted in 2005, establishes third-party disclosure requirements.
with manufacturers (or their minimum standards for the issuance of Consequently, there is no need for
competitors) of any items or services state-issued driver’s licenses and review by the Office of Management and
being discussed. Speakers presenting at identification (ID) cards. It prohibits Budget under the authority of the
the MEDCAC meeting should include a Federal agencies from accepting an Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
full disclosure slide as their second official driver’s license or ID card from U.S.C. Chapter 35).
slide in their presentation for financial a state unless the Department of Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a).
interests (for example, type of financial Homeland Security determines that the Dated: February 18, 2016.
association—consultant, research state meets these standards. Beginning
support, advisory board, and an Kate Goodrich,
October 2015, photo IDs (such as a valid Director, Center for Clinical Standards and
indication of level, such as minor driver’s license) issued by a state or
association < $10,000 or major Quality, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
territory not in compliance with the Services.
association > $10,000) as well as Real ID Act will not be accepted as [FR Doc. 2016–04088 Filed 2–25–16; 8:45 am]
intellectual conflicts of interest (for identification to enter Federal buildings.
example, involvement in a federal or BILLING CODE 4120–01–P
Visitors from these states/territories will
nonfederal advisory committee that has need to provide alternative proof of
discussed the issue) that may pertain in identification (such as a valid passport) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
any way to the subject of this meeting. to gain entrance into CMS buildings. HUMAN SERVICES
If you are representing an organization, The current list of states from which a
we require that you also disclose Federal agency may accept driver’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
conflict of interest information for that licenses for an official purpose is found Services
organization. If you do not have a at http://www.dhs.gov/real-id-
PowerPoint presentation, you will need [Document Identifiers: CMS–10407]
enforcement-brief. We recommend that
to present the full disclosure confirmed registrants arrive reasonably
information requested previously at the Agency Information Collection
early, but no earlier than 45 minutes Activities: Submission for OMB
beginning of your statement to the
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prior to the start of the meeting, to allow Review; Comment Request
Committee. additional time to clear security.
The Committee will deliberate openly Security measures include the ACTION: Notice.
on the topics under consideration. following:
Interested persons may observe the • Presentation of government-issued SUMMARY: The Centers for Medicare &
deliberations, but the Committee will photographic identification to the Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing
not hear further comments during this Federal Protective Service or Guard an opportunity for the public to
time except at the request of the Service personnel. comment on CMS’ intention to collect
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information from the public. Under the must obtain approval from the Office of protections of the Affordable Care Act.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Management and Budget (OMB) for each Employers, employees, and individuals
(PRA), federal agencies are required to collection of information they conduct will use this information to compare
publish notice in the Federal Register or sponsor. The term ‘‘collection of coverage options prior to selecting
concerning each proposed collection of information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C. coverage and to understand the terms of,
information, including each proposed 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and and extent of medical benefits offered
extension or reinstatement of an existing includes agency requests or by, their coverage (or exceptions to such
collection of information, and to allow requirements that members of the public coverage or benefits) once they have
a second opportunity for public submit reports, keep records, or provide coverage. The Departments received
comment on the notice. Interested information to a third party. Section comments in response to the ICR and
persons are invited to send comments 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. they have been addressed in the
regarding the burden estimate or any 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires federal agencies Appendix. Form Number: CMS–10407
other aspect of this collection of to publish a 30-day notice in the (OMB Control Number: 0938–1146);
information, including any of the Federal Register concerning each Frequency: Annually; Affected Public:
following subjects: (1) The necessity and proposed collection of information, State, Local, or Tribal Governments,
utility of the proposed information including each proposed extension or Private Sector; Number of Respondents:
collection for the proper performance of reinstatement of an existing collection 126,544; Total Annual Responses:
the agency’s functions; (2) the accuracy of information, before submitting the 41,154,000; Total Annual Hours:
of the estimated burden; (3) ways to collection to OMB for approval. To 324,853. (For policy questions regarding
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity comply with this requirement, CMS is this collection contact Michelle Koltov
of the information to be collected; and publishing this notice that summarizes at (301) 492–4225).
(4) the use of automated collection the following proposed collection(s) of Date: February 24, 2016.
techniques or other forms of information information for public comment: William N. Parham, III,
technology to minimize the information 1. Type of Information Collection
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
collection burden. Request: Revision of a currently
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
DATES: Comments on the collection(s) of approved collection; Title of Affairs.
information must be received by the Information Collection: Summary of
[FR Doc. 2016–04318 Filed 2–25–16; 8:45 am]
OMB desk officer by March 28, 2016. Benefits and Coverage and Uniform
BILLING CODE 4120–01–P
ADDRESSES: When commenting on the
Glossary; Use: The Affordable Care Act
proposed information collections, amends the Public Health Service Act
please reference the document identifier (PHS Act) by adding section 2715 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
or OMB control number. To be assured ‘‘Development and Utilization of HUMAN SERVICES
consideration, comments and Uniform Explanation of Coverage
recommendations must be received by Documents and Standardized Administration for Children and
the OMB desk officer via one of the Definitions.’’ This section directs the Families
following transmissions: OMB, Office of Secretary, in consultation with the
Information and Regulatory Affairs, National Association of Insurance Submission for OMB Review;
Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Commissioners (NAIC) and a working Comment Request
Number: (202) 395–5806 OR, Email: group comprised of stakeholders, to
develop standards for use by a group Title: Head Start Grant Application
OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. and Budget Instruments.
To obtain copies of a supporting health plan and a health insurance
issuer in compiling and providing to OMB No.: 0970–0207.
statement and any related forms for the Description: The Office of Head Start
proposed collection(s) summarized in applicants, enrollees, and policyholders
and certificate holders a summary of is proposing to renew, without changes,
this notice, you may make your request the Head Start Grant Application and
using one of following: benefits and coverage (SBC) explanation
that accurately describes the benefits Budget Instrument, which standardizes
1. Access CMS’ Web site address at
and coverage under the applicable plan the grant application information that is
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/Paperwork
or coverage. Section 2715 also requires requested from all Head Start and Early
ReductionActof1995.
60-days advance notice of any material Head Start grantees applying for
2. Email your request, including your
modification in any of the terms of the continuation grants. The application
address, phone number, OMB number,
plan or coverage that is not reflected in and budget forms are available in a
and CMS document identifier, to
the most recently provided summary password-protected, Web-based system.
Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov.
and the development of standards for Completed applications can be
3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at
the definitions of terms used in health transmitted electronically to Regional
(410) 786–1326.
insurance coverage. and Central Offices. The Administration
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: for Children and Families believes that
This information collection will
Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786– ensure that approximately 90 million this application form makes the process
1326. consumers shopping for or enrolled in of applying for Head Start program
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the private, individually purchased, or non- grants more efficient for applicants.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) federal governmental group health plan Respondents: Head Start and Early
(44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), federal agencies coverage receive the consumer Head Start grantees.
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| Dates | Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by the OMB desk officer by March 28, 2016. | |
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| FR Citation | 81 FR 9860 |
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