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Dated: June 2, 2006.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: CMS–10195]
Emergency Clearance: Public
Information Collection Requirements
Submitted to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB)
Center for Medicare and
Medicaid Services.
In compliance with the requirement
of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS), Department of Health
and Human Services, is publishing the
following summary of proposed
collections for public comment.
Interested persons are invited to send
comments regarding this 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.
We are, however, requesting an
emergency review of the information
collection referenced below. In
compliance with the requirement of
section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, we have
submitted to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) the following
requirements for emergency review. We
are requesting an emergency review
because the collection of this
information is needed before the
expiration of the normal time limits
under OMB’s regulations at 5 CFR part
1320. This is necessary to ensure
compliance with an initiative of the
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Administration. We cannot reasonably
comply with the normal clearance
procedures because of an unanticipated
event.
The purpose of the Medicare
Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC)
Demonstration Project is to evaluate the
cost and savings to the Medicare
program and to make appropriate
recommendations to Congress on the
cost-effectiveness of extending or
expanding the project. Because RACs
have been used successfully in nonMedicare markets, The Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
is conducting this demonstration project
to test new techniques for identifying
and collecting overpayments.
This is a request for OMB approval of
a Provider Satisfaction Survey to assess
the impact of Medicare Recovery Audit
Contractors (RACs) on the provider
community. The Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services (CMS) has
contracted with Econometrica, Inc. to
conduct an independent evaluation of
the Medicare RAC demonstration. The
results, which will be summarized in a
report to Congress, will be used to
assess the financial impact of the
demonstration on the Medicare program
and to make recommendations for the
demonstration’s extension or expansion.
Previous research by the U.S.
Government Accountability Office
found that RACs have the potential to
burden private providers. The purpose
of this study is to determine whether
RACs can perform effectively with a low
risk of burden and friction with
healthcare providers.
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: New collection; Title of
Information Collection: Evaluation of
Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor
(RAC) Demonstration Provider
Satisfaction Survey; Use: The purpose of
the RAC Provider Satisfaction Survey is
to gauge provider communications and
satisfaction with the RACs. Measuring
providers’ reactions to and experiences
with RACs will enable CMS better
understand the potential impact of the
RACs on providers nationwide and to
improve and refine the process, both in
the context of the current demonstration
as well as in future reform initiatives.
The survey will cover all aspects of
provider transactions with RACs. Form
Number: CMS–10195 (OMB#: 0938–
NEW); Frequency: Reporting—One-time;
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit; Number of Respondents: 1,200;
Total Annual Responses: 1,200; Total
Annual Hours: 276.
CMS is requesting OMB review and
approval of this collection by July 7,
2006, with a 180-day approval period.
Written comments and recommendation
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will be considered from the public if
received by the individuals designated
below by July 3, 2006.
To obtain copies of the supporting
statement and any related forms for the
proposed paperwork collections
referenced above, access CMS’ Web site
address at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/
regulations/pra or E-mail your request,
including your address, phone number,
OMB number, and CMS document
identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov,
or call the Reports Clearance Office on
(410) 786–1326.
Interested persons are invited to send
comments regarding the burden or any
other aspect of these collections of
information requirements. However, as
noted above, comments on these
information collection and
recordkeeping requirements must be
mailed and/or faxed to the designees
referenced below by July 3, 2006:
CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs, Division of
Regulations Development—B, Attn:
William N. Parham, III, Room C4–26–
05, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244–1850, and
OMB Human Resources and Housing
Branch, Attention: Carolyn Lovett,
New Executive Office Building, Room
10235, Washington, DC 20503. Fax
Number: (202) 395–6974.
Dated: May 26, 2006.
Michelle Shortt,
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 Identifier: CMS–10069, CMS–
10137, CMS–1763 and CMS–10080]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, HHS.
In compliance with the requirement
of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS), Department of Health
and Human Services, is publishing the
following summary of proposed
collections for public comment.
Interested persons are invited to send
comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this
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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 function;
(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.
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Medicare
Waiver Demonstration Application; Use:
The Medicare Waiver Demonstration
Application will be used to collect
standard information needed to
implement congressionally mandated
and administration priority
demonstrations. The application will be
used to gather information about the
characteristics of the applicant’s
organization, benefits, and services they
propose to offer, success in operating
the model, and evidence that the model
is likely to be successful in the Medicare
program. The standard application will
be used for all waiver demonstrations
and will reduce the burden on
applicants, provide for consistent and
timely information collections across
demonstrations, and provide a userfriendly format for respondents; Form
Number: CMS–10069 (OMB#: 0938–
0880); Frequency: Reporting—On
Occasion; Affected Public: Business or
other for-profit, not-for-profit
institutions; Number of Respondents:
75; Total Annual Responses: 75; Total
Annual Hours: 6000.
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Application for
Prescription Drug Plans (PDP);
Application for Medicare Advantage
Prescription Drug (MA–PD) Plans;
Application for Cost Plans to Offer
Qualified Prescription Drug Coverage;
Application for PACE Organization to
Offer Qualified Prescription Drug
Coverage; Application for Employer
Group Waiver Plans to Offer
Prescription Drug Coverage; Service
Area Expansion Application to Offer
Prescription Drug Coverage in a New
Region; Use: Coverage for the
prescription drug benefit will be
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
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Security Act, Employer Group Waiver
Plans (EGWP) and PACE plans 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; Form Number: CMS–
10137 (OMB#: 0938–0936); Frequency:
Reporting—Other—depending on
programs area and data requirements;
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit, not-for-profit institutions, Federal
government; Number of Respondents:
101; Total Annual Responses: 101; Total
Annual Hours: 3,828.
3. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Request for
Termination of Premium Hospital and/
or Supplementary Medical Insurance
and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR
406.28 & 407.27; Use: Under 42 CFR
406.28 (a) and 407.27 (c) a Medicare
beneficiary, wishing to voluntarily
terminate enrollment in Medicare
Supplementary Medical Insurance and/
or Premium-Hospital Insurance can file
a written request with CMS or the Social
Security Administration. The form,
Request for Termination of Premium
Hospital and/or Supplementary Medical
Insurance, was developed to comply
with these requirements. Form Number:
CMS–1763 (OMB#: 0938–0025);
Frequency: Reporting: Other: One Time
Only; Affected Public: Individuals or
households, Federal, State, Local or
Tribal Government; Number of
Respondents: 14,000;
Total Annual Responses: 14,000;
Total Annual Hours: 5,833.
4. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Publications
Use Study; Use: The Balanced Budget
Act (BBA) of 1997 increased the number
and type of health insurance options
available to Medicare beneficiaries and
implemented new preventative health
care benefits. The BBA also gave CMS
a greater responsibility to help Medicare
beneficiaries better understand these
increased health care options and
benefits. This research is designed to
strengthen the information
dissemination efforts by CMS to meet
beneficiaries’ needs. The current study
expands on previous methodology to
include surveys of not only print-based
publications but of Web-based
publications as well. CMS is mandated
to provide a range of information about
Medicare health care options, benefits,
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rights and regulations. This research
will evaluate how well CMS is currently
meeting this mandate; Form Number:
CMS–10080 (OMB#: 0938–0892);
Frequency: Recordkeeping and
Reporting: Quarterly; Affected Public:
Individuals or households; Number of
Respondents: 3880; Total Annual
Responses: 3880; Total Annual Hours:
1,356.
To obtain copies of the supporting
statement and any related forms for the
proposed paperwork collections
referenced above, access CMS Web site
address at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/
PaperworkReductionActof1995, or Email your request, including your
address, phone number, OMB number,
and CMS document identifier, to
Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov, or call the
Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786–
1326.
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collections must be mailed
or faxed within 30 days of this notice
directly to the OMB desk officer:
OMB Human Resources and Housing
Branch, Attention: Carolyn Lovett, New
Executive Office Building, Room 10235,
Washington, DC 20503, Fax Number:
(202) 395–6974.
Dated: May 25, 2006.
Michelle Shortt,
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 Identifier: CMS–10109]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services.
In compliance with the requirement
of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) is publishing the
following summary of proposed
collections for public comment.
Interested persons are invited to send
comments regarding this 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;
AGENCY:
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10069, CMS-10137, CMS-1763 and CMS-10080]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS.
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing
the following summary of proposed collections for public comment.
Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this
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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 function; (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.
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare Waiver
Demonstration Application; Use: The Medicare Waiver Demonstration
Application will be used to collect standard information needed to
implement congressionally mandated and administration priority
demonstrations. The application will be used to gather information
about the characteristics of the applicant's organization, benefits,
and services they propose to offer, success in operating the model, and
evidence that the model is likely to be successful in the Medicare
program. The standard application will be used for all waiver
demonstrations and will reduce the burden on applicants, provide for
consistent and timely information collections across demonstrations,
and provide a user-friendly format for respondents; Form Number: CMS-
10069 (OMB: 0938-0880); Frequency: Reporting--On Occasion;
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit
institutions; Number of Respondents: 75; Total Annual Responses: 75;
Total Annual Hours: 6000.
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Application for
Prescription Drug Plans (PDP); Application for Medicare Advantage
Prescription Drug (MA-PD) Plans; Application for Cost Plans to Offer
Qualified Prescription Drug Coverage; Application for PACE Organization
to Offer Qualified Prescription Drug Coverage; Application for Employer
Group Waiver Plans to Offer Prescription Drug Coverage; Service Area
Expansion Application to Offer Prescription Drug Coverage in a New
Region; Use: Coverage for the prescription drug benefit will be
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, Employer Group Waiver
Plans (EGWP) and PACE plans 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; Form Number: CMS-10137 (OMB:
0938-0936); Frequency: Reporting--Other--depending on programs area and
data requirements;
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit
institutions, Federal government; Number of Respondents: 101; Total
Annual Responses: 101; Total Annual Hours: 3,828.
3. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Request for
Termination of Premium Hospital and/or Supplementary Medical Insurance
and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 406.28 & 407.27; Use: Under 42 CFR
406.28 (a) and 407.27 (c) a Medicare beneficiary, wishing to
voluntarily terminate enrollment in Medicare Supplementary Medical
Insurance and/or Premium-Hospital Insurance can file a written request
with CMS or the Social Security Administration. The form, Request for
Termination of Premium Hospital and/or Supplementary Medical Insurance,
was developed to comply with these requirements. Form Number: CMS-1763
(OMB: 0938-0025); Frequency: Reporting: Other: One Time Only;
Affected Public: Individuals or households, Federal, State, Local or
Tribal Government; Number of Respondents: 14,000;
Total Annual Responses: 14,000; Total Annual Hours: 5,833.
4. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Publications Use
Study; Use: The Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 increased the number
and type of health insurance options available to Medicare
beneficiaries and implemented new preventative health care benefits.
The BBA also gave CMS a greater responsibility to help Medicare
beneficiaries better understand these increased health care options and
benefits. This research is designed to strengthen the information
dissemination efforts by CMS to meet beneficiaries' needs. The current
study expands on previous methodology to include surveys of not only
print-based publications but of Web-based publications as well. CMS is
mandated to provide a range of information about Medicare health care
options, benefits, rights and regulations. This research will evaluate
how well CMS is currently meeting this mandate; Form Number: CMS-10080
(OMB: 0938-0892); Frequency: Recordkeeping and Reporting:
Quarterly; Affected Public: Individuals or households; Number of
Respondents: 3880; Total Annual Responses: 3880; Total Annual Hours:
1,356.
To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms
for the proposed paperwork collections referenced above, access CMS Web
site address at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995, or
E-mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number,
and CMS document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov, or call the
Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786-1326.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information
collections must be mailed or faxed within 30 days of this notice
directly to the OMB desk officer:
OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, Attention: Carolyn Lovett,
New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Fax
Number: (202) 395-6974.
Dated: May 25, 2006.
Michelle Shortt,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations
and Regulatory Affairs.
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