83 FR 43689 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 166 (August 27, 2018)

Page Range		43689-43690
FR Document		2018-18523

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 Issue 166 (Monday, August 27, 2018)

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 166 (Monday, August 27, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43689-43690]
From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-18523]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10137 and CMS-10237]

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 October 26, 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 Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov.
3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Parham at (410) 786-1326.

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 and associated
materials (see ADDRESSES).

CMS-10137 Solicitation for Applications for Medicare Prescription Drug
Plan 2020 Contracts
CMS-10237 Medicare Advantage Application--Part C and 1876 Cost Plan
Expansion Application Regulations under 42 CFR 422 (Subpart K) &
417.400

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: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Solicitation for
Applications for Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 2020 Contracts; Use:
Coverage for the prescription drug benefit is provided through
contracted prescription drug plans (PDPs) or through Medicare Advantage
(MA) plans that offer integrated prescription drug and health care
coverage (MA-PD plans). Cost Plans that are regulated under Section
1876 of the Social Security Act, and Employer Group Waiver Plans (EGWP)
may also provide a Part D benefit. Organizations wishing to provide
services under the Prescription Drug Benefit Program must complete an
application, negotiate rates, and receive final approval from CMS.
Existing Part D Sponsors may also expand their contracted service area
by completing the Service Area Expansion (SAE) application.
Collection of this information is mandated in Part D of the
Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and

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Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) in Subpart 3. The application
requirements are codified in Subpart K of 42 CFR 423 entitled
``Application Procedures and Contracts with PDP Sponsors.'' The
information will be collected under the solicitation of proposals from
PDP, MA-PD, Cost Plan, Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly
(PACE), and EGWP applicants. The collected information will be used by
CMS to: (1) Ensure that applicants meet CMS requirements for offering
Part D plans (including network adequacy, contracting requirements, and
compliance program requirements, as described in the application), (2)
support the determination of contract awards. Form Number: CMS-10137
(OMB control number: 0938-0936); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public:
Private Sector (Business or other for-profits, Not-for-Profit
Institutions); Number of Respondents: 243; Total Annual Responses: 256;
Total Annual Hours: 2,351.08. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Arianne Spaccarelli, at 410-786-5715.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare
Advantage Application--Part C and 1876 Cost Plan Expansion Application
Regulations under 42 CFR 422 (Subpart K) & 417.400; Use: The Medicare
Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA)
Public Law 108-173 established the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
Program (Part D) and made revisions to the provisions of Medicare Part
C, governing what is now called the Medicare Advantage (MA) program
(formerly Medicare+Choice). The MMA directed that important aspects of
the new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program under Part D be
similar to and coordinated with regulations for the MA program. The MMA
changes made managed care more accessible, efficient, and attractive to
beneficiaries seeking options to meet their needs.
This information collection includes the process for organizations
wishing to provide healthcare services under MA plans. These
organizations must complete an application annually (if required), file
a bid, and receive final approval from CMS. The MA application process
has two options for applicants that include (1) request for new MA
product or (2) request for expanding the service area of an existing
product. CMS utilizes the application process as the means to review,
assess and determine if applicants are compliant with the current
requirements for participation in the MA program and to make a decision
related to contract award. This collection process is the only
mechanism for organizations to complete the required MA application
process. CMS will collect and review information under the solicitation
of Part C applications for the various health plan product types
described in the Background section above. CMS will use the information
to determine whether the applicants meet the requirements to become an
MA organization and are qualified to provide a particular type of MA
plan. The application process is open to all health plans that want to
participate in the MA program. The application is distinct and separate
from the bid process, and CMS issues a determination on the application
prior to bid submissions, or before the first Monday in June. Form
Number: CMS-10137 (OMB control number: 0938-0935); Frequency: Annually;
Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-profits, Not-
for-Profit Institutions); Number of Respondents: 380; Total Annual
Responses: 400; Total Annual Hours: 6,106. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Keith Penn-Jones, at 410-786-3104.)

Dated: August 22, 2018.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) in related to contract award. This comment on the notice. Interested
Subpart 3. The application requirements collection process is the only persons are invited to send comments
are codified in Subpart K of 42 CFR 423 mechanism for organizations to regarding the burden estimate or any
entitled ‘‘Application Procedures and complete the required MA application other aspect of this collection of
Contracts with PDP Sponsors.’’ The process. CMS will collect and review information, including the necessity and
information will be collected under the information under the solicitation of utility of the proposed information
solicitation of proposals from PDP, MA– Part C applications for the various collection for the proper performance of
PD, Cost Plan, Program of All Inclusive health plan product types described in the agency’s functions, the accuracy of
Care for the Elderly (PACE), and EGWP the Background section above. CMS will the estimated burden, ways to enhance
applicants. The collected information use the information to determine the quality, utility, and clarity of the
will be used by CMS to: (1) Ensure that whether the applicants meet the information to be collected and the use
applicants meet CMS requirements for requirements to become an MA of automated collection techniques or
offering Part D plans (including network organization and are qualified to other forms of information technology to
adequacy, contracting requirements, and provide a particular type of MA plan. minimize the information collection
compliance program requirements, as The application process is open to all burden.
described in the application), (2) health plans that want to participate in
DATES:Comments on the collection(s) of
support the determination of contract the MA program. The application is
information must be received by the
awards. Form Number: CMS–10137 distinct and separate from the bid
OMB desk officer by September 26,
(OMB control number: 0938–0936); process, and CMS issues a
Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: determination on the application prior 2018.
Private Sector (Business or other for- to bid submissions, or before the first ADDRESSES: When commenting on the
profits, Not-for-Profit Institutions); Monday in June. Form Number: CMS– proposed information collections,
Number of Respondents: 243; Total 10137 (OMB control number: 0938– please reference the document identifier
Annual Responses: 256; Total Annual 0935); Frequency: Annually; Affected or OMB control number. To be assured
Hours: 2,351.08. (For policy questions Public: Private Sector (Business or other consideration, comments and
regarding this collection contact for-profits, Not-for-Profit Institutions); recommendations must be received by
Arianne Spaccarelli, at 410–786–5715.) Number of Respondents: 380; Total the OMB desk officer via one of the
2. Type of Information Collection Annual Responses: 400; Total Annual following transmissions: OMB, Office of
Request: Revision of a currently Hours: 6,106. (For policy questions Information and Regulatory Affairs,
approved collection; Title of regarding this collection contact Keith Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax
Information Collection: Medicare Penn-Jones, at 410–786–3104.) Number: (202) 395–5806 OR Email:
Advantage Application—Part C and OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: August 22, 2018.
1876 Cost Plan Expansion Application To obtain copies of a supporting
William N. Parham, III,
Regulations under 42 CFR 422 (Subpart statement and any related forms for the
K) & 417.400; Use: The Medicare Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
proposed collection(s) summarized in
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Prescription Drug, Improvement, and this notice, you may make your request
Affairs.
Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) using one of following:
[FR Doc. 2018–18523 Filed 8–24–18; 8:45 am]
Public Law 108–173 established the 1. Access CMS’ website address at
BILLING CODE 4120–01–P
Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-
Program (Part D) and made revisions to Guidance/Legislation/Paperwork
the provisions of Medicare Part C, ReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
governing what is now called the 2. Email your request, including your
HUMAN SERVICES
Medicare Advantage (MA) program address, phone number, OMB number,
(formerly Medicare+Choice). The MMA Centers for Medicare & Medicaid and CMS document identifier, to
directed that important aspects of the Services Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov.
new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit 3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at
Program under Part D be similar to and [Document Identifier: CMS–10416 and CMS– (410) 786–1326.
coordinated with regulations for the MA 10540]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
program. The MMA changes made Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786–
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managed care more accessible, efficient, 1326.
Activities: Submission for OMB
and attractive to beneficiaries seeking
Review; Comment Request SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
options to meet their needs.
This information collection includes AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA)
the process for organizations wishing to Medicaid Services. (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), federal agencies
provide healthcare services under MA ACTION: Notice. must obtain approval from the Office of
plans. These organizations must Management and Budget (OMB) for each
complete an application annually (if SUMMARY: The Centers for Medicare & collection of information they conduct
required), file a bid, and receive final Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing or sponsor. The term ‘‘collection of
approval from CMS. The MA an opportunity for the public to information’’ is defined in 44 U.S.C.
application process has two options for comment on CMS’ intention to collect 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and
applicants that include (1) request for information from the public. Under the includes agency requests or
new MA product or (2) request for Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requirements that members of the public
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expanding the service area of an existing (PRA), federal agencies are required to submit reports, keep records, or provide
product. CMS utilizes the application publish notice in the Federal Register information to a third party. Section
process as the means to review, assess concerning each proposed collection of 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C.
and determine if applicants are information, including each proposed 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires federal agencies
compliant with the current extension or reinstatement of an existing to publish a 30-day notice in the
requirements for participation in the collection of information, and to allow Federal Register concerning each
MA program and to make a decision a second opportunity for public proposed collection of information,

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		Comments must be received by October 26, 2018.
Contact		William Parham at (410) 786-1326.
FR Citation		83 FR 43689

83 FR 43689 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 166 (August 27, 2018)

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