Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Announces Comment Request on Information Collection for Submission for OMB Review
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
A Notice by the
Publication Date:
Agencies:
Dates:
Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by the OMB desk officer by
Comments Close:
Entry Type: Notice
Action: Notice.
Document Citation: 80 FR 21721
Page: 21721 -21723 (3 pages)
Agency/Docket Number:
Document Identifier: CMS-855R, CMS-10394, CMS-10371, CMS-10472 and CMS-10494
Document Number: 2015-09009
Shorter URL: https://federalregister.gov/a/2015-09009
Action
Notice.
Summary
The
DATES:
Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by the OMB desk officer by
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,
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
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare Enrollment Application: Reassignment of Medicare Benefits; Use: The primary function of the CMS 855R enrollment application is to allow physicians and non-physician practitioners to reassign their
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Application to Be a Qualified Entity to Receive Medicare Data for Performance Measurement; Use: Section 10332 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires the Secretary to make standardized extracts of
3. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection; Title of Information Collection: Cooperative Agreements to Support Establishment of State-Operated Health Insurance Exchanges; Use: All States (including the 50 States, consortia of States, and the
Given the innovative nature of Exchanges and the statutorily-prescribed relationship between the Secretary and States in their development and operation, it is critical that the Secretary work closely with States to provide necessary guidance and technical assistance to ensure that States can meet the prescribed timelines, federal requirements, and goals of the statute and the grants awarded to them. Form Number: CMS-10371 (OMB control number: 0938-1119); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: State Government agencies, Private sector (Not-for-profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 28; Number of Responses: 48; Total Annual Hours: 31,404. (For policy questions regarding this collection, contact
4. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a previously approved information collection; Title of Information Collection: Exchange Functions: Standards for Navigators and Non-Navigator Assistance Personnel; Use: Section 1321(a)(1) of the Affordable Care Act directs and authorizes the Secretary to issue regulations setting standards for meeting the requirements under title I of the Affordable Care Act, with respect to, among other things, the establishment and operation of Exchanges. Pursuant to this authority, regulations have been finalized at 45 CFR 155.215(b)(1) to require Navigators, as well as those non-Navigator personnel to whom 45 CFR 155.215 applies, requires completion of HHS approved training for initial certification and annual recertification prior to providing application and enrollment assistance. The training will include an optional training quality survey providing Navigators and non-Navigator assistance personnel to whom 45 CFR 155.215 applies, an opportunity to provide feedback to CMS regarding the training and any improvements that can be made in the future. Form Number: CMS-10472 (OMB control number. 0938-1220); Frequency: On Occasion; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments, Private sector (Not-for-profit institutions), Individuals or Households; Number of Respondents: 5,610; Number of Responses: 5,610; Total Annual Hours: 37,036. (For policy questions regarding this collection, contact
5. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a previously approved information collection; Title of Information Collection: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Consumer Assistance Tools and Programs of an Exchange and Certified Application Counselors; Exchange and Insurance Market Standards for 2015; Use: Section 1321(a)(1) of the Affordable Care Act directs and authorizes the Secretary to issue regulations setting standards for meeting the requirements under title I of the Affordable Care Act, with respect to, among other things, the establishment and operation of Exchanges. Pursuant to this authority, regulations establishing the certified application counselor program have been finalized at 45 CFR 155.225. In accordance with 155.225(d)(1) and (7), certified application counselors in all Exchanges are required to be initially certified and recertified on at least an annual basis and successfully complete Exchange-required training. Form Number: CMS-10494 (OMB control number: 0938-1205); Frequency: On Occasion; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments, Private sector (Not-for-profit institutions), Individuals or Households; Number of Respondents: 35,000; Number of Responses: 190,000; Total Annual Hours: 27,110. (For policy questions regarding this collection, contact
Dated:
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff,
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