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Lisa M. Lee,
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: CMS–10521 and CMS–
10463]
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
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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 August 25, 2014.
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
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part of its function to provide
consumers with assistance when they
need it. Navigators will assist
consumers by providing education
about and facilitating selection of
qualified health plans (QHPs) within
Marketplaces, as well as other required
duties. Section 1311(i) requires that a
Marketplace operating as of January 1,
2014, must establish a Navigator
Program under which it awards grants
to eligible individuals or entities who
satisfy the requirements to be Exchange
Navigators. For Federally-facilitated
Marketplaces (FFMs) and State
Partnership Marketplaces (SPMs), we
will be awarding these grants. Navigator
awardees must provide weekly,
monthly, quarterly, and annual progress
reports to us on the activities performed
during the grant period and any subawardees receiving funds. We have
modified the data collection
requirements for the weekly, monthly,
quarterly, and annual reports that were
provided in the 60-day Federal Register
notice (79 FR 20211).
Form Number: CMS–10463 (OMB
control number: 0938–1215); Frequency:
Annually; Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly;
Affected Public: Private sector; Number
of Respondents: 99; Total Annual
Responses: 5,148; Total Annual Hours:
49,512. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Julia Dreier at
301–492–4123.)
I. Background
Medicaid programs and coordination
and oversight of private health
insurance. Administration and oversight
of these programs involves the
following: (1) furnishing information to
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) is responsible for
administering the Medicare and
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Dated: July 22, 2014.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development
Group, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[CMS–9086–N]
Medicare and Medicaid Programs;
Quarterly Listing of Program
Issuances—April Through June 2014
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This quarterly notice lists
CMS manual instructions, substantive
and interpretive regulations, and other
Federal Register notices that were
published from April through June
2014, relating to the Medicare and
Medicaid programs and other programs
administered by CMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: It is
possible that an interested party may
need specific information and not be
able to determine from the listed
information whether the issuance or
regulation would fulfill that need.
Consequently, we are providing contact
persons to answer general questions
concerning each of the addenda
published in this notice.
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Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries,
health care providers, and the public;
and (2) maintaining effective
communications with CMS regional
offices, state governments, state
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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: Improving
Quality of Care in Medicaid and CHIP
through Increased Access to Preventive
Services State Survey; Use: The survey
will be used to gain a better
understanding of state efforts to increase
the utilization of preventive services
and to develop resources (including
educational and outreach resources) to
help states increase the utilization of
these services. The results will provide
a baseline regarding the coverage of
preventive services and will help us
identify ways to assist states with
materials focusing on prevention and
technical assistance. The survey has
been revised subsequent to the
publication of the 60-day Federal
Register notice (79 FR 20211).
Form Number: CMS–10521 (OMB
control number: 0938—New);
Frequency: Once; Affected Public: State,
Local, or Tribal Governments; Number
of Respondents: 51; Total Annual
Responses: 51; Total Annual Hours:
128. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Mary Beth Hance at
410–786–4299.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision to a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Cooperative
Agreement to Support Navigators in
Federally-facilitated and State
Partnership Exchanges; Use: Section
1311(i) of the Affordable Care Act
requires Exchanges (Marketplaces) to
establish a Navigator grant program as
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10521 and CMS-10463]
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 August 25, 2014.
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
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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:
Improving Quality of Care in Medicaid and CHIP through Increased Access
to Preventive Services State Survey; Use: The survey will be used to
gain a better understanding of state efforts to increase the
utilization of preventive services and to develop resources (including
educational and outreach resources) to help states increase the
utilization of these services. The results will provide a baseline
regarding the coverage of preventive services and will help us identify
ways to assist states with materials focusing on prevention and
technical assistance. The survey has been revised subsequent to the
publication of the 60-day Federal Register notice (79 FR 20211).
Form Number: CMS-10521 (OMB control number: 0938--New); Frequency:
Once; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number of
Respondents: 51; Total Annual Responses: 51; Total Annual Hours: 128.
(For policy questions regarding this collection contact Mary Beth Hance
at 410-786-4299.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision to a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Cooperative
Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated and State
Partnership Exchanges; Use: Section 1311(i) of the Affordable Care Act
requires Exchanges (Marketplaces) to establish a Navigator grant
program as part of its function to provide consumers with assistance
when they need it. Navigators will assist consumers by providing
education about and facilitating selection of qualified health plans
(QHPs) within Marketplaces, as well as other required duties. Section
1311(i) requires that a Marketplace operating as of January 1, 2014,
must establish a Navigator Program under which it awards grants to
eligible individuals or entities who satisfy the requirements to be
Exchange Navigators. For Federally-facilitated Marketplaces (FFMs) and
State Partnership Marketplaces (SPMs), we will be awarding these
grants. Navigator awardees must provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and
annual progress reports to us on the activities performed during the
grant period and any sub-awardees receiving funds. We have modified the
data collection requirements for the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and
annual reports that were provided in the 60-day Federal Register notice
(79 FR 20211).
Form Number: CMS-10463 (OMB control number: 0938-1215); Frequency:
Annually; Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly; Affected Public: Private sector;
Number of Respondents: 99; Total Annual Responses: 5,148; Total Annual
Hours: 49,512. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact
Julia Dreier at 301-492-4123.)
Dated: July 22, 2014.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic
Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
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