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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: CMS–10371 and CMS–
10370]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Service, 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) 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
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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.
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Cooperative
Agreement to Support Establishment of
State-Operated Health Insurance
Exchanges; Use: All States (including
the 50 States, consortia of States, and
the District of Columbia herein referred
to as States) that received a State
Planning and Establishment Grant for
Affordable Care Act’s Exchanges are
eligible for the Cooperative Agreement
to Support Establishment of State
Operated Insurance Exchanges. Section
1311(b) of the Affordable Care Act
provides the opportunity for each State
to establish an Exchange no later than
January 1, 2014. The State of Alaska did
not apply for a Planning grant. Because
Alaska did not receive funding under
Section 1311 for planning and
establishment of an Exchange within
one year of the enactment of the
Affordable Care Act, by Statute, the state
will not be eligible for Section 1311
Exchange planning and establishment
money in the future. Section 1311 of the
Affordable Care Act provides for grants
to States for the planning and
establishment of these Exchanges. 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.
In order to provide appropriate and
timely guidance and technical
assistance, the Secretary must have
access to timely, periodic information
regarding State progress. Consequently,
the information collection associated
with these grants is essential to
facilitating reasonable and appropriate
federal monitoring of funds, providing
statutorily-mandated assistance to States
to implement Exchanges in accordance
with Federal requirements, and to
ensure that States have all necessary
information required to proceed, such
that retrospective corrective action can
be minimized.
There are two levels of awards for
States to apply for the Establishment
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grants. Each level is based on grantee
readiness. Level One Establishment
grants are open to States that received
federal funding for Exchange Planning
activities and awardees of the
Cooperative Agreements to Support
Innovative Exchange Information
Technology Systems. Level One
Establishment cooperative agreements
provide one year of funding to States
that are ready to initiate establishment
activities having made progress under
their Exchange Planning grant. Level
Two Establishment cooperative
agreements are open to States that
received federal funding for Exchange
Planning activities and awardees of the
Cooperative Agreements to Support
Innovative Exchange Information
Technology Systems. Level Two
Establishment grants are designed to
provide funding to applicants who have
made significant progress in meeting
specific benchmarks in the Exchange
establishment process. Level One
Establishment grantees may apply for
additional funding under Level Two
Establishment grants once they have
achieved the benchmarks identified in
the Level Two Establishment review
criteria. There will be four opportunities
for Level One Establishment applicants
to apply for funding and there will be
six opportunities for Level Two
Establishment applicants to apply for
funding. HHS anticipates Level One
Establishment applications will be due:
March 30, 2011; June 30, 2011;
September 30, 2011; and December 30,
2011 with anticipated Notices of Grant
Award made May 16, 2011; August 15,
2011; November 15, 2011; February 16,
2012. HHS anticipates Level Two
Establishment applications will be due:
March 30, 2011; June 30, 2011;
September 30, 2011; December 30, 2011;
March 30, 2012, June 29, 2012 with
expected Notices of Grant Award made
May 16, 2011; August 15, 2011;
November 15, 2011; February 15, 2012;
May 15, 2012, August 13, 2012. The
Period of Performance for Level One
Establishment grants is one year after
date of award. The Period of
Performance for Level Two
Establishment grants is through
December 31, 2014. HHS anticipates
that the Funding Opportunity
Announcement will be released on
January 20, 2011. Form Number: CMS–
10371 (OCN: 0938–1119); Frequency:
Occasionally; Affected Public: State,
Local or Tribal Governments; Number of
Respondents: 50; Number of Responses:
94; Total Annual Hours: 564 hours. (For
policy questions regarding this
collection contact Leslie Shah at 301–
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492–4452. For all other issues call 410–
786–1326.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Territory
Cooperative Agreement for the
Affordable Care Act’s Exchanges; Use:
On March 23, 2010, the President signed
into law the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act. On March 30,
2010, the Health Care and Education
Reconciliation Act of 2010 was signed
into law. The two laws are collectively
referred to as the Affordable Care Act.
The Affordable Care Act includes a
wide variety of provisions designed to
expand coverage, provide more health
care choices, enhance the quality of
health care for all Americans, hold
insurance companies more accountable,
and lower health care costs.
The Affordable Care Act provides
each State with the option to set up a
State-operated Health Benefits
Exchange. An Exchange is an organized
marketplace to help consumers and
small businesses buy health insurance
in a way that permits easy comparison
of available plan options based on price,
benefits, and quality. By pooling people
together, reducing transaction costs, and
increasing price and quality
transparency, Exchanges create more
efficient and competitive health
insurance markets for individuals and
small employers. The Exchange will
carry out a number of functions as
required by the Affordable Care Act,
including certifying qualified health
plans, administering premium tax
credits and cost-sharing reductions,
responding to consumer requests for
assistance, and providing an easy-to-use
website and written materials that
individuals can use to assess eligibility
and enroll in health insurance coverage,
and coordinating eligibility for and
enrollment in other state health subsidy
programs, including Medicaid and
CHIP.
Section 1311 of the Affordable Care
Act provides for grants to States for the
planning and establishment of
American Health Benefit Exchanges.
The Secretary is planning to disburse
funds in at least three phases: First, for
planning; second, for early information
technology development; and third, for
implementation. $5 million was made
available for Territories Exchange early
implementation. Five Territories were
eligible to receive a Notice of Grant
Award; four applied and have been
awarded funds. The Commonwealth of
the Northern Mariana Islands did not
apply for this funding opportunity
announcement. States and Territories
are eligible for up to $1 million each
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from this grant announcement, which
will extend for up to twelve months.
Form Number: CMS–10370 (OCN:
0938–1118); Frequency: Occasionally;
Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal
Governments; Number of Respondents:
4; Number of Responses: 40; Total
Annual Hours: 18,706 hours. (For policy
questions regarding this collection,
contact Katherine Harkins at (301) 492–
4445. For all other issues call (410) 786–
1326.)
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.gov/
PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAL/
list.asp#TopOfPage 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 at 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 June 28, 2011:
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: April 26, 2011.
Martique Jones,
Director, Regulations Development Group,
Division B, 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–10388]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
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) 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.
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: New collection; Title of
Information Collection: Section 1115
Demonstration HIV and AIDS
Application Template; Use: Section
1115 of the Social Security Act (the Act)
allows the Secretary of the Department
of Health and Human Services (the
Secretary) to waive selected provisions
of section 1902 of the Act for
experimental, pilot, or demonstration
projects (demonstrations), and to
provide Federal Financial Participation
(FFP) for demonstration costs which
would not otherwise be considered as
expenditures under the Medicaid State
plan, when the Secretary finds that the
demonstrations are likely to assist in
promoting the objectives of Medicaid.
While some States have applied for
section 1115 demonstrations, many
have not because the process is long and
often tenuous. The purpose of the
application template is to streamline the
process by collecting the minimally
acceptable amount of information
required to appropriately review a
demonstration request. The template
will minimize the amount of time the
State spends preparing a demonstration
request and it should shorten the review
process because the required
information should be present. Form
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10371 and CMS-10370]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service, 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) 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.
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Cooperative
Agreement to Support Establishment of State-Operated Health Insurance
Exchanges; Use: All States (including the 50 States, consortia of
States, and the District of Columbia herein referred to as States) that
received a State Planning and Establishment Grant for Affordable Care
Act's Exchanges are eligible for the Cooperative Agreement to Support
Establishment of State Operated Insurance Exchanges. Section 1311(b) of
the Affordable Care Act provides the opportunity for each State to
establish an Exchange no later than January 1, 2014. The State of
Alaska did not apply for a Planning grant. Because Alaska did not
receive funding under Section 1311 for planning and establishment of an
Exchange within one year of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act,
by Statute, the state will not be eligible for Section 1311 Exchange
planning and establishment money in the future. Section 1311 of the
Affordable Care Act provides for grants to States for the planning and
establishment of these Exchanges. 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.
In order to provide appropriate and timely guidance and technical
assistance, the Secretary must have access to timely, periodic
information regarding State progress. Consequently, the information
collection associated with these grants is essential to facilitating
reasonable and appropriate federal monitoring of funds, providing
statutorily-mandated assistance to States to implement Exchanges in
accordance with Federal requirements, and to ensure that States have
all necessary information required to proceed, such that retrospective
corrective action can be minimized.
There are two levels of awards for States to apply for the
Establishment grants. Each level is based on grantee readiness. Level
One Establishment grants are open to States that received federal
funding for Exchange Planning activities and awardees of the
Cooperative Agreements to Support Innovative Exchange Information
Technology Systems. Level One Establishment cooperative agreements
provide one year of funding to States that are ready to initiate
establishment activities having made progress under their Exchange
Planning grant. Level Two Establishment cooperative agreements are open
to States that received federal funding for Exchange Planning
activities and awardees of the Cooperative Agreements to Support
Innovative Exchange Information Technology Systems. Level Two
Establishment grants are designed to provide funding to applicants who
have made significant progress in meeting specific benchmarks in the
Exchange establishment process. Level One Establishment grantees may
apply for additional funding under Level Two Establishment grants once
they have achieved the benchmarks identified in the Level Two
Establishment review criteria. There will be four opportunities for
Level One Establishment applicants to apply for funding and there will
be six opportunities for Level Two Establishment applicants to apply
for funding. HHS anticipates Level One Establishment applications will
be due: March 30, 2011; June 30, 2011; September 30, 2011; and December
30, 2011 with anticipated Notices of Grant Award made May 16, 2011;
August 15, 2011; November 15, 2011; February 16, 2012. HHS anticipates
Level Two Establishment applications will be due: March 30, 2011; June
30, 2011; September 30, 2011; December 30, 2011; March 30, 2012, June
29, 2012 with expected Notices of Grant Award made May 16, 2011; August
15, 2011; November 15, 2011; February 15, 2012; May 15, 2012, August
13, 2012. The Period of Performance for Level One Establishment grants
is one year after date of award. The Period of Performance for Level
Two Establishment grants is through December 31, 2014. HHS anticipates
that the Funding Opportunity Announcement will be released on January
20, 2011. Form Number: CMS-10371 (OCN: 0938-1119); Frequency:
Occasionally; Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Governments;
Number of Respondents: 50; Number of Responses: 94; Total Annual Hours:
564 hours. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact
Leslie Shah at 301-
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492-4452. For all other issues call 410-786-1326.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Territory
Cooperative Agreement for the Affordable Care Act's Exchanges; Use: On
March 23, 2010, the President signed into law the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act. On March 30, 2010, the Health Care and
Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 was signed into law. The two laws
are collectively referred to as the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable
Care Act includes a wide variety of provisions designed to expand
coverage, provide more health care choices, enhance the quality of
health care for all Americans, hold insurance companies more
accountable, and lower health care costs.
The Affordable Care Act provides each State with the option to set
up a State-operated Health Benefits Exchange. An Exchange is an
organized marketplace to help consumers and small businesses buy health
insurance in a way that permits easy comparison of available plan
options based on price, benefits, and quality. By pooling people
together, reducing transaction costs, and increasing price and quality
transparency, Exchanges create more efficient and competitive health
insurance markets for individuals and small employers. The Exchange
will carry out a number of functions as required by the Affordable Care
Act, including certifying qualified health plans, administering premium
tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, responding to consumer
requests for assistance, and providing an easy-to-use website and
written materials that individuals can use to assess eligibility and
enroll in health insurance coverage, and coordinating eligibility for
and enrollment in other state health subsidy programs, including
Medicaid and CHIP.
Section 1311 of the Affordable Care Act provides for grants to
States for the planning and establishment of American Health Benefit
Exchanges. The Secretary is planning to disburse funds in at least
three phases: First, for planning; second, for early information
technology development; and third, for implementation. $5 million was
made available for Territories Exchange early implementation. Five
Territories were eligible to receive a Notice of Grant Award; four
applied and have been awarded funds. The Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands did not apply for this funding opportunity
announcement. States and Territories are eligible for up to $1 million
each from this grant announcement, which will extend for up to twelve
months. Form Number: CMS-10370 (OCN: 0938-1118); Frequency:
Occasionally; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments;
Number of Respondents: 4; Number of Responses: 40; Total Annual Hours:
18,706 hours. (For policy questions regarding this collection, contact
Katherine Harkins at (301) 492-4445. For all other issues call (410)
786-1326.)
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.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAL/list.asp#TopOfPage 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 at 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 June 28, 2011:
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: April 26, 2011.
Martique Jones,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Division B, Office of
Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
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