83 FR 12951 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 58 (March 26, 2018)

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 (the 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 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including 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 83, Number 58 (Monday, March 26, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12951-12952]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06052]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-10249 and CMS-10261]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

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 CMS' intention 
to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (the 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 60 days for public 
comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send 
comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this 
collection of information, including 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 must be received by May 25, 2018.

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: Document Identifier/OMB 
Control Number ___, 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' website address at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
    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: William Parham at (410) 786-4669.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Contents

    This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated 
with the following information collections. More detailed information 
can be found in each collection's supporting statement

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and associated materials (see ADDRESSES).

CMS-10249 Administrative Requirements for Section 6071 of the Deficit 
Reduction Act
CMS-10261 Part C Medicare Advantage Reporting Requirements and 
Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 422.516(a)

    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. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA requires federal agencies 
to publish a 60-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.

Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Administrative 
Requirements for Section 6071 of the Deficit Reduction Act; Use: State 
Operational Protocols should provide enough information such that: The 
CMS Project Officer and other federal officials may use it to 
understand the operation of the demonstration, prepare for potential 
site visits without needing additional information, or both; the State 
Project Director can use it as the manual for program implementation; 
and external stakeholders may use it to understand the operation of the 
demonstration. The financial information collection is used in our 
financial statements and shared with the auditors who validate CMS' 
financial position. The Money Follows the Person Rebalancing 
Demonstration (MFP) Finders File, MFP Program Participation Data file, 
and MFP Services File are used by the national evaluation contractor to 
assess program outcomes while we use the information to monitor program 
implementation. The MFP Quality of Life data is used by the national 
evaluation contractor to assess program outcomes. The evaluation is 
used to determine how participants' quality of life changes after 
transitioning to the community. The semi-annual progress report is used 
by the national evaluation contractor and CMS to monitor program 
implementation at the grantee level. Form Number: CMS-10249 (OMB 
control number: 0938-1053); Frequency: Yearly, quarterly, and semi-
annually; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number 
of Respondents: 45; Total Annual Responses: 28,590; Total Annual Hours: 
14,225. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Effie 
George at 410-786-8639.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Part C Medicare 
Advantage Reporting Requirements and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 
422.516(a); Use: Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) must have an 
effective procedure to develop, compile, evaluate, and report to CMS, 
to its enrollees, and to the general public, at the times and in the 
manner that CMS requires, and while safeguarding the confidentiality of 
the doctor-patient relationship, statistics and other information with 
respect to: The cost of its operations; the patterns of service 
utilization; the availability, accessibility, and acceptability of its 
services; to the extent practical, developments in the health status of 
its enrollees; information demonstrating that the MAO has a fiscally 
sound operation; and other matters that CMS may require. CMS also has 
oversight authority over cost plans which includes establishment of 
reporting requirements. The changes for the 2019 reporting requirements 
under Organization Determinations and Reconsiderations (ODR) will add 
18 new data elements to the reporting section. The new data elements 
will allow CMS to obtain more information about who is submitting 
requests for ODR and whether the service or claim is being provided by 
a contract or non-contract provider. The timeliness requirement for ODR 
will also be eliminated to be consistent with Part D reporting. In 
addition, the number of data reporting elements of grievances is 
reduced from 23 to 19. The reporting sections for Private Fee For 
Service (PFFS) Payment Dispute Resolution Process and Mid-Year Network 
Changes will also be suspended. Form Number: CMS-10261 (OMB control 
number: 0938-1054); Frequency: Yearly and semi-annually; Affected 
Public: Private sector (business or other for-profits); Number of 
Respondents: 432; Total Annual Responses: 3,024; Total Annual Hours: 
127,329. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Maria 
Sotirelis at 410-786-0552.)

    Dated: March 21, 2018.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018-06052 Filed 3-23-18; 8:45 am]
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