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funded by determining the amount of
payments that the federal government
would have made through the premium
tax credit (PTC) and cost sharing
reductions (CSR) for people enrolled in
BHP had they instead been enrolled in
an Exchange. To calculate the amounts
for each state, we need the reference
premiums for the second lowest cost
silver plans (SLCSP) in each geographic
area in a state, as SLCSPs are a basic
unit in the calculation of PTC and CSRs
under the Exchanges. To estimate what
PTC and CSRs would have been paid,
the reference premiums for these
SLCSPs are critical components in the
BHP payment methodology. Similarly,
we also need to collect reference
premiums for the lowest cost bronze
plans to appropriately account for CSR
calculations for American Indians and
Alaskan Natives. Reference premiums
are foundational inputs into the BHP
payment methodology. We have the
necessary information to determine
these reference premiums for states
whose Exchanges are operated by the
Federally Facilitated Exchange (FFE) or
are operated in partnership with the
FFE. Consequently, this collection only
pertains to the 17 states that are
operating State Based Exchanges. Form
Number: CMS–10510 (OCN: 0938–
1218); Frequency: Yearly; Affected
Public: State, Local, or Tribal
Governments; Number of Respondents:
17; Total Annual Responses: 17; Total
Annual Hours: 68. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Jessica
Schubel at 410–786–3032.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Durable Medical
Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and
Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive
Bidding Program; Use: Section 302 of
the MMA amended section 1847 of the
Social Security Act (the Act) to require
the implementation of the DMEPOS
competitive bidding program. The Act
provided the program requirements for
the submission of bids in establishing
payment rates and the awarding of
contracts; provided the requirements for
mergers and acquisitions; and a
requirement for the Secretary to recompete contracts not less often than
once every 3 years. The MMA also
requires the Secretary to recompete
contracts not less often than once every
3 years. The Round 1 Rebid contract
period for all product categories except
mail-order diabetic supplies expired on
December 31, 2013. (Round 1 Rebid
contracts for mail-order diabetic testing
supplies ended on December 31, 2012.)
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Recompete began in August of 2012.
The Round 1 Recompete contracts and
prices became effective on January 1,
2014 and will expire on December 31,
2016. Round 2 and National Mail-Order
contracts and prices will expire on June
30, 2016.
The most recent approval for this
information collection request (ICR) was
issued by OMB on June 10, 2013. That
ICR included the estimated burden to
collect the information in bidding
Forms A and B for the Round 1
Recompete. We are now seeking
approval to collect the information in
Forms A and B for competitions that
will occur before 2017. For these
upcoming competitions CMS will
publish a slightly modified version of
the RFB instructions and accompanying
Forms A and B so that suppliers will be
better able to identify and understand
the requirements of the program. We
decided to modify the Request for Bids
(RFB) instructions and forms based on
our experience from the last round of
competition. The end result is expected
to produce more complete and accurate
information to evaluate suppliers. No
new collection requirements have been
added to the modified RFB instructions
or Form A or B. Finally, we are retaining
without change the Change of
Ownership (CHOW) Purchaser Form
and the CHOW Contract Supplier
Notification Form, the Subcontracting
Disclosure Form, and Forms C, and D
and their associated burden under this
ICR. We intend to continue use of these
Forms on an ongoing basis. Form
Number: CMS–10169 (OCN: 0938–
1016); Frequency: Occasionally;
Affected Public: Private Sector—
Business or other for-profits and
Individuals or Households; Number of
Respondents: 49,625; Total Annual
Responses: 39,380; Total Annual Hours:
235,024. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Michael Keane at
410–786–4495.)
3. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension without change of a
currently approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Home Office
Cost Statement Form; Use: Providers of
services participating in the Medicare
program are required under sections
1815(a) and 1861(v)(1)(A) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395g) to submit
annual information to achieve
settlement of costs for health care
services rendered to Medicare
beneficiaries. In addition, regulations at
42 CFR 413.17, 413.20 and 413.24
require adequate cost data and cost
reports from providers on an annual
basis. The home office cost statement
form is filed annually by chain
organizations to report costs directly
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related to services furnished to
individual providers that are related to
patient care plus an appropriate share of
indirect costs. Form Number: CMS–
287–05 (OCN: 0938–0202); Frequency:
Yearly; Affected Public: Business or
other for-profit and Not-for-profit
institutions; Number of Respondents:
1,686; Total Annual Responses: 1,686;
Total Annual Hours: 785,676. (For
policy questions regarding this
collection contact Yaakov Feinstein at
410–786–5834.)
Dated: April 15, 2014.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development
Group, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS–10509]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
ACTION:
Notice.
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 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 May 19, 2014.
SUMMARY:
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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:
OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.
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
https://www.cms.hhs.gov/
PaperworkReductionActof1995.
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:
Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786–
1326.
ADDRESSES:
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: New collection (Request for a
new OMB control number); Title of
Information Collection: Prospective
Evaluation of Evidence-Based
Community Wellness and Prevention
Programs; Use: Section 4202(b) of the
Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandated
that we conduct an evidence review and
independent evaluation of wellness
programs focusing on the following six
intervention areas: chronic disease selfmanagement, increasing physical
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activity, reducing obesity, improving
diet and nutrition, reducing falls, and
mental health management. In response
to the ACA mandate, we adopted a
three-phase approach to evaluate the
impact of wellness programs on
Medicare beneficiary health, utilization,
and costs to determine whether broader
Medicare beneficiary participation in
wellness programs could lower future
growth in Medicare spending. Phase I
consisted of a comprehensive literature
review and environmental scan to
identify a list of wellness programs for
further evaluation. Phase II involved a
retrospective evaluation of 10 wellness
programs in the targeted intervention
areas mentioned above. The purpose of
the Phase II evaluation was to use
Medicare claims data to assess the 10
wellness programs’ impact on Medicare
beneficiary outcomes including health
service utilization and medical costs.
The findings in Phase II were promising
in that several wellness programs
demonstrated the potential to save
medical costs among participating
beneficiaries.
Phase III of our evaluation, of which
this work is the key component, aims to
round out our understanding of how
wellness programs affect Medicare
beneficiaries and what cost saving
opportunities exist for the Medicare
program. This evaluation effort will (1)
describe the overall distribution of
readiness to engage with wellness
programs in the Medicare population,
(2) better adjust for selection biases of
individual programs and interventions
using beneficiary level survey data, (3)
evaluate program impacts on health
behaviors, self-reported health
outcomes, and claims-based measures of
utilization and costs, and (4) better
describe program implementation,
operations and cost in relation to the
expected benefits. The results of these
analyses will be used to inform wellness
and prevention activities in the future.
To achieve the goals of this project,
we will be conducting a nationally
representative survey of Medicare
beneficiaries to assess their readiness to
participate in community-based
wellness programs. National estimates
of Medicare beneficiary demand for
wellness services and benefits will be
generated from this population-based
readiness national survey. In addition,
we will partner with evidence-based
wellness programs for the purposes of
enrolling an estimated 2,000
participants per program. Surveys of
program participants will be conducted
to assess program impacts on health and
behavior.
The 60-day Federal Register notice
was published on November 22, 2013
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(78 FR 70059). No public comments
received. During recent discussions
with potential wellness programs, it was
determined that the earlier response rate
estimate was lower than what will be
achieved. Thus, the response rate was
increased, and therefore the total
number of completed baseline surveys
was also increased. The total estimated
burden associated with completing the
Participant survey has been increased.
In addition, results from the cognitive
testing with less than nine Medicare
beneficiaries suggested that clarification
for several items would also be
beneficial. Questions have been added
and deleted from the surveys. These
clarifications have been made
throughout the surveys in response to
this feedback and documented in Part
A, Attachment 5. Form Number: CMS–
10509 (OCN: 0938–NEW); Frequency:
Semi-annually; Affected Public:
Individuals and households; Number of
Respondents: 49,017; Total Annual
Responses: 49,017; Total Annual Hours:
20,237. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Benjamin Howell
at 410–786–4942.)
Dated: April 15, 2014.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development
Group, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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Health Resources and Services
Administration
National Practitioner Data Bank:
Change in User Fees
Health Resources and Services
Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Notice
AGENCY:
The Health Resources and
Services Administration, Department of
Health and Human Services, is
announcing a decrease in user fees
charged to individuals and entities
authorized to request information from
the National Practitioner Data Bank
(NPDB). The new fee will be $3.00 for
both continuous and one-time queries
and $5.00 for self-queries.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
current fee structure ($3.25/continuous
query enrollment, $4.75/one-time query,
and $8.00/self-query) was last
announced in the Federal Register on
March 10, 2006 (71 FR 12367), and
became effective on May 9, 2006. Onetime queries, continuous query
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS-10509]
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 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 May 19, 2014.
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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: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.
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 https://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995.
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: 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: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection:
Prospective Evaluation of Evidence-Based Community Wellness and
Prevention Programs; Use: Section 4202(b) of the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) mandated that we conduct an evidence review and independent
evaluation of wellness programs focusing on the following six
intervention areas: chronic disease self-management, increasing
physical activity, reducing obesity, improving diet and nutrition,
reducing falls, and mental health management. In response to the ACA
mandate, we adopted a three-phase approach to evaluate the impact of
wellness programs on Medicare beneficiary health, utilization, and
costs to determine whether broader Medicare beneficiary participation
in wellness programs could lower future growth in Medicare spending.
Phase I consisted of a comprehensive literature review and
environmental scan to identify a list of wellness programs for further
evaluation. Phase II involved a retrospective evaluation of 10 wellness
programs in the targeted intervention areas mentioned above. The
purpose of the Phase II evaluation was to use Medicare claims data to
assess the 10 wellness programs' impact on Medicare beneficiary
outcomes including health service utilization and medical costs. The
findings in Phase II were promising in that several wellness programs
demonstrated the potential to save medical costs among participating
beneficiaries.
Phase III of our evaluation, of which this work is the key
component, aims to round out our understanding of how wellness programs
affect Medicare beneficiaries and what cost saving opportunities exist
for the Medicare program. This evaluation effort will (1) describe the
overall distribution of readiness to engage with wellness programs in
the Medicare population, (2) better adjust for selection biases of
individual programs and interventions using beneficiary level survey
data, (3) evaluate program impacts on health behaviors, self-reported
health outcomes, and claims-based measures of utilization and costs,
and (4) better describe program implementation, operations and cost in
relation to the expected benefits. The results of these analyses will
be used to inform wellness and prevention activities in the future.
To achieve the goals of this project, we will be conducting a
nationally representative survey of Medicare beneficiaries to assess
their readiness to participate in community-based wellness programs.
National estimates of Medicare beneficiary demand for wellness services
and benefits will be generated from this population-based readiness
national survey. In addition, we will partner with evidence-based
wellness programs for the purposes of enrolling an estimated 2,000
participants per program. Surveys of program participants will be
conducted to assess program impacts on health and behavior.
The 60-day Federal Register notice was published on November 22,
2013 (78 FR 70059). No public comments received. During recent
discussions with potential wellness programs, it was determined that
the earlier response rate estimate was lower than what will be
achieved. Thus, the response rate was increased, and therefore the
total number of completed baseline surveys was also increased. The
total estimated burden associated with completing the Participant
survey has been increased. In addition, results from the cognitive
testing with less than nine Medicare beneficiaries suggested that
clarification for several items would also be beneficial. Questions
have been added and deleted from the surveys. These clarifications have
been made throughout the surveys in response to this feedback and
documented in Part A, Attachment 5. Form Number: CMS-10509 (OCN: 0938-
NEW); Frequency: Semi-annually; Affected Public: Individuals and
households; Number of Respondents: 49,017; Total Annual Responses:
49,017; Total Annual Hours: 20,237. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Benjamin Howell at 410-786-4942.)
Dated: April 15, 2014.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic
Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
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