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automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology to
minimize the information collection
burden.
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Medicaid and
Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP)
Managed Care; Use: The Payment Error
Rate Measurement (PERM) program
measures improper payments for
Medicaid and the State Children’s
Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The
program was designed to comply with
the Improper Payments Information Act
(IPIA) of 2002 and the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
guidance. Although OMB guidance
requires error rate measurement for
SCHIP, 2009 SCHIP legislation
temporarily suspended PERM
measurement for this program and
changed to Children’s Health Insurance
Program (CHIP) effective April 01, 2009.
See Children’s Health Insurance
Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
(CHIPRA) Public Law 111–3 for more
details.
There are two phases of the PERM
program, the measurement phase and
the corrective action phase. PERM
measures improper payments in
Medicaid and CHIP and produces State
and national-level error rates for each
program. The error rates are based on
reviews of Medicaid and CHIP fee-forservice (FFS) and managed care
payments made in the Federal fiscal
year under review. States conduct
eligibility reviews and report eligibility
related payment error rates also used in
the national error rate calculation. CMS
created a 17 State rotation cycle so that
each State will participate in PERM
once every three years.
The information collected from the
selected States will be used by Federal
contractors to conduct Medicaid and
CHIP managed care data processing
reviews on which State-specific error
rates will be calculated. The quarterly
capitation payments will provide the
contractor with the actual claims to be
sampled. The managed care contracts,
rate schedules, and updates to both, will
be used by the Federal contractor when
conducting the managed care claims
reviews. Form Number: CMS–10178
(OMB#: 0938–0994); Frequency:
Reporting—Occasionally; Affected
Public: State, Local, or Tribal
governments; Number of Respondents:
34; Total Annual Responses: 2,040;
Total Annual Hours: 28,050. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Nicole Perry at 410–786–8786.
For all other issues call 410–786–1326.)
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To obtain copies of the supporting
statement and any related forms for the
proposed paperwork collections
referenced above, access CMS’ Web Site
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.
In commenting on the proposed
information collections please reference
the document identifier or OMB control
number. To be assured consideration,
comments and recommendations must
be submitted in one of the following
ways by September 22, 2009:
1. Electronically. You may submit
your comments electronically to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for ‘‘Comment or
Submission’’ or ‘‘More Search Options’’
to find the information collection
document(s) 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.
Dated: July 16, 2009.
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 and Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: CMS–10184]
Emergency Clearance: Public
Information Collection Requirements
Submitted to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB)
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare and
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 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
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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(a)(2)(ii). This is necessary to
ensure compliance with an initiative of
the Administration. We cannot
reasonably comply with the normal
clearance procedures because of an
unanticipated event, as stated in 5 CFR
1320.13(a)(2)(iii). The Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
is requesting that an information
collection request (ICR) for the Payment
Error Rate Measurement (PERM) and
Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control
(MEQC), be processed under the
emergency clearance process. Approval
of this package is essential in order to
comply with the Children’s Health
Insurance Program Reauthorization Act
(CHIPRA). CHIPRA requires CMS to
give States in a year that they are
participating in PERM the option to
substitute MEQC data to complete the
requirements of the PERM eligibility
review and also the option to substitute
PERM eligibility data to complete the
requirements of the MEQC review.
CHIPRA makes the substitution of
MEQC data effective April 1, 2009 and
CMS must implement this option
quickly for States to use.
In addition, a State in the ongoing
Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 cycle has already
implemented this option but has no
means to report the data to CMS. CMS
also has an upcoming cycle for FY 2010
in which more States will consider
substituting MEQC data for the coming
PERM measurement. CMS hopes that
with an emergency approval of this PRA
package, the FY 2009 cycle can continue
and the FY 2010 cycle can begin as
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close to the scheduled start date as
possible.
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Eligibility Error
Rate Measurement in Medicaid and the
Children’s Health Insurance Program;
Use: The collection of information is
necessary for CMS to produce national
error rates for Medicaid and CHIP as
required by Public Law 107–300, the
IPIA of 2002. The collection of
information is also necessary to
implement provisions from the
Children’s Health Insurance Program
Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA)
(Pub. L. 111–3) with regard to the
Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control
(MEQC) and Payment Error Rate
Measurement (PERM) programs. The
information collected from the States
selected for review will be used by CMS
to ensure States use a statistically sound
sampling methodology, to ensure the
States complete reviews on all cases
sampled, and will be used by the federal
contractor to calculate State and
national Medicaid and CHIP eligibility
error rates. Form Number: CMS–10184
(OMB#: 0938–1012); Frequency:
Reporting—Occasionally; Affected
Public: State, Local, Tribal
Governments; Number of Respondents:
34; Total Annual Responses: 53; Total
Annual Hours: 942,764. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Jessica Woodard at 410–786–
9249. For all other issues call 410–786–
1326.)
CMS is requesting OMB review and
approval of this collection by August 21,
2009, with a 180-day approval period.
Written comments and
recommendations will be considered
from the public if received by the
individuals designated below by August
10, 2009.
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 collection 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 August 10, 2009.
1. Electronically. You may submit
your comments electronically to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for ‘‘Comment or
Submission’’ or ‘‘More Search Options’’
to find the information collection
document(s) 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.
3. By Facsimile or E-mail to OMB.
OMB, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk
Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395–6974, Email: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: July 17, 2009.
Michelle Shortt,
Director, Regulations Development Group,
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and
Families
Proposed Information Collection
Activity; Comment Request
Proposed Projects
Title: Procedures for Requests to use
Child Care and Development Fund for
Construction or Major Renovation of
Child Care Facilities.
OMB No.: 0970–0160.
Description: The Child Care and
Development Block Grant Act, as
amended, allows Indian Tribes to use
Child Care and Development Fund
(CCDF) grant awards for construction
and renovation of child care facilities. A
tribal grantee must first request and
receive approval from the
Administration for Children and
Families (ACF) before using CCDF funds
for construction or major renovation.
This information collection contains the
statutorily-mandated uniform
procedures for the solicitation and
consideration of requests, including
instructions for preparation of
environmental assessments in
conjunction with the National
Environmental Policy Act. The
proposed draft procedures update the
procedures that were originally issued
in August 1997 and last updated in May
2007. Respondents will be CCDF tribal
grantees requesting to use CCDF funds
for construction or major renovation.
Respondents: Tribal Child Care Lead
Agencies acting on behalf of Tribal
Governments.
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Hours: 200.
In compliance with the requirements
of Section 506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, the
Administration for Children and
Families is soliciting public comment
on the specific aspects of the
information collection described above.
Copies of the proposed collection of
information can be obtained and
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comments may be forwarded by writing
to the Administration for Children and
Families, Office of Administration,
Office of Information Services, 370
L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington,
DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance
Officer. E-mail address:
infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. All requests
should be identified by the title of the
information collection.
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The Department specifically requests
comments on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10184]
Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare and 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 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(a)(2)(ii). This is necessary to ensure compliance with an
initiative of the Administration. We cannot reasonably comply with the
normal clearance procedures because of an unanticipated event, as
stated in 5 CFR 1320.13(a)(2)(iii). The Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS) is requesting that an information collection
request (ICR) for the Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) and
Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control (MEQC), be processed under the
emergency clearance process. Approval of this package is essential in
order to comply with the Children's Health Insurance Program
Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA). CHIPRA requires CMS to give States in a
year that they are participating in PERM the option to substitute MEQC
data to complete the requirements of the PERM eligibility review and
also the option to substitute PERM eligibility data to complete the
requirements of the MEQC review. CHIPRA makes the substitution of MEQC
data effective April 1, 2009 and CMS must implement this option quickly
for States to use.
In addition, a State in the ongoing Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 cycle has
already implemented this option but has no means to report the data to
CMS. CMS also has an upcoming cycle for FY 2010 in which more States
will consider substituting MEQC data for the coming PERM measurement.
CMS hopes that with an emergency approval of this PRA package, the FY
2009 cycle can continue and the FY 2010 cycle can begin as
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close to the scheduled start date as possible.
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Eligibility Error
Rate Measurement in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance
Program; Use: The collection of information is necessary for CMS to
produce national error rates for Medicaid and CHIP as required by
Public Law 107-300, the IPIA of 2002. The collection of information is
also necessary to implement provisions from the Children's Health
Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) (Pub. L. 111-3)
with regard to the Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control (MEQC) and
Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) programs. The information
collected from the States selected for review will be used by CMS to
ensure States use a statistically sound sampling methodology, to ensure
the States complete reviews on all cases sampled, and will be used by
the federal contractor to calculate State and national Medicaid and
CHIP eligibility error rates. Form Number: CMS-10184 (OMB:
0938-1012); Frequency: Reporting--Occasionally; Affected Public: State,
Local, Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 34; Total Annual
Responses: 53; Total Annual Hours: 942,764. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Jessica Woodard at 410-786-9249. For
all other issues call 410-786-1326.)
CMS is requesting OMB review and approval of this collection by
August 21, 2009, with a 180-day approval period. Written comments and
recommendations will be considered from the public if received by the
individuals designated below by August 10, 2009.
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 collection 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 August 10, 2009.
1. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for ``Comment or
Submission'' or ``More Search Options'' to find the information
collection document(s) 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.
3. By Facsimile or E-mail to OMB. OMB, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395-
6974, E-mail: OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: July 17, 2009.
Michelle Shortt,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations
and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. E9-17603 Filed 7-23-09; 8:45 am]
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