Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 61001-61002 [2012-24647]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 194 / Friday, October 5, 2012 / Notices Contact Person for More Information: Leandris Liburd, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.A., Designated Federal Officer, Health Disparities Subcommittee, Advisory Committee to the Director, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road NE., M/S E–67, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Telephone (404) 498– 2320, Email: LEL1@cdc.gov. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: October 1, 2012. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2012–24590 Filed 10–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–10142 and CMS– R–262] 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: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Bid Pricing Tool (BPT) for Medicare Advantage (MA) pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:25 Oct 04, 2012 Jkt 229001 Plans and Prescription Drug Plans (PDP); Use: Under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA), and implementing regulations at 42 CFR, Medicare Advantage organizations (MAO) and Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) are required to submit an actuarial pricing ‘‘bid’’ for each plan offered to Medicare beneficiaries for approval by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Title I of the MMA established a program to offer prescription drug benefits to Medicare enrollees through Prescription Drug Plans. MMA Title II revised several aspects of the Medicare+Choice program (renamed Medicare Advantage), including the payment methodology and the introduction of ‘‘Regional’’ MA plans. CMS payments to PDPs and MA plans will be on a market-based competitive approach. MAOs and PDPs use the Bid Pricing Tool (BPT) software to develop their actuarial pricing bid. The information provided in the BPT is the basis for the plan’s enrollee premiums and CMS payments for each contract year. The tool collects data such as medical expense development (from claims data and/or manual rating), administrative expenses, profit levels, and projected plan enrollment information. By statute, completed BPTs are due to CMS by the first Monday of June each year. CMS reviews and analyzes the information provided on the Bid Pricing Tool. Ultimately, CMS decides whether to approve the plan pricing (i.e., payment and premium) proposed by each organization. CMS is requesting to continue its use of the BPT for the collection of information for CY2014 through CY2016. Form Number: CMS– 10142 (OCN: 0938–0944); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector— Business or other for-profits and not-forprofit institutions; Number of Respondents: 555; Total Annual Responses: 4,995; Total Annual Hours: 149,850. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Diane Spitalnic at 410–786–5745. For all other issues call 410–786–1326.) 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Plan Benefit Package (PBP) and Formulary Submission for Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans and Prescription Drug Plans (PDP); Use: Under the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA), Medicare Advantage (MA) and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) organizations are required to submit plan benefit packages for all Medicare beneficiaries residing in their PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61001 service area. The plan benefit package submission consists of the Plan Benefit Package (PBP) software, formulary file, and supporting documentation, as necessary. MA and PDP organizations use the PBP software to describe their organization’s plan benefit packages, including information on premiums, cost sharing, authorization rules, and supplemental benefits. They also generate a formulary to describe their list of drugs, including information on prior authorization, step therapy, tiering, and quantity limits. Additionally, CMS uses the PBP and formulary data to review and approve the plan benefit packages proposed by each MA and PDP organization. After receiving OMB clearance in spring 2000, CMS implemented the PBP as part of the Contract Year (CY) 2001 Adjusted Community Rate Proposal (ACRP) process. In addition, information collected via the PBP and formulary has been used to support the marketing material review process, the National Medicare Education Program, and other program oversight and development activities. For instance, the PBP software automatically generates the standardized sentences for the Summary of Benefits (SB) by using the plan benefit package data entered into the PBP software by the organization’s user. These standardized sentences are used by the MA organizations in their SB marketing materials and by CMS to generate plan benefits data for display in the Medicare & You handbook and on the www.medicare.gov Web site. CMS is requesting to continue its use of the PBP software and formulary submission for the collection of benefits and related information for CY 2014 through CY 2016. CMS estimates that 578 MA organizations and 63 PDP organizations will be required to submit the plan benefit package information in CY 2014. Based on operational changes and policy clarifications to the Medicare program and continued input and feedback by the industry, CMS has made the necessary changes to the plan benefit package submission. Form Number: CMS–R–262 (OCN: 0938– 0763); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector—Business or other for-profits and not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 641; Total Annual Responses: 6,169; Total Annual Hours: 56,708. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Kristy Holtje at 410–786–2209. 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 address at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/ E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1 61002 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 194 / Friday, October 5, 2012 / Notices 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. 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 December 4, 2012: 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 llll, Room C4–26– 05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21244–1850. Dated: October 2, 2012. Martique Jones, Director, Regulations Development Group, Division B, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2012–24647 Filed 10–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families [CFDA Number: 93.602] Announcement of the Award of SingleSource Program Expansion Supplement Grants to Seven Assets for Independence Demonstration Program Grantees Office of Community Services (OCS), ACF, HHS. ACTION: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) announces the award of single-source program expansion supplements to seven FY 2012 grantees under the Assets for Independence Demonstration Program. AGENCY: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) announces the award of single-source program expansion supplements to seven FY 2012 grantees under the Assets for Independence Demonstration Program (AFI). Grantees will provide an array of supports and services to enable individuals and families with low incomes to become more economically self-sufficient for the long term. A primary feature of each AFI project is that project participants are given access SUMMARY: to special matched savings accounts called Individual Development Accounts (IDA). Participants open an IDA and save earned income in the account regularly with the goal of accumulating savings to acquire an economic asset that will appreciate over time—specifically, to purchase a home, capitalize or expand a business for selfemployment, or attend higher education or training. Grantees also ensure that participants have access to financial literacy education and coaching such as training on money management and consumer issues. Grant recipients must finance the projects with a combination of the federal AFI grant and non-federal cash. The non-federal cash amount must be at least equal to the federal AFI grant amount. Project periods are 04/1/2012– 03/31/2017 and 07/1/2012–06/30/2017. DATES: Al Fleming, Program Manager, Assets for Independence, 370 L’Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447. Telephone: 202–401–4977; Email: al.fleming@acf.hhs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The following AFI grantees will receive single-source program expansion supplement awards: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Grantee organization Grantee location Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma ......................................................................................................... Umpqua Community Development Corporation dba NeighborWorks ........................................... Community and Shelter Assistance Corp. dba CASA of Oregon .................................................. City of Austin .................................................................................................................................. College Opportunity Resources for Education ............................................................................... Juma Ventures ................................................................................................................................ The Midas Collaborative, Inc .......................................................................................................... Durant, OK ......................... Roseburg, OR .................... Sherwood, OR .................... Austin, TX ........................... Philadelphia, PA ................. San Francisco, CA ............. Allston, MA ......................... Statutory Authority: The Assets for Independence Act (AFI) (Title IV of the Community Opportunities, Accountability and Training and Educational Act of 1998, as amended, Pub. L. 105–285, 42 U.S.C. 604 note). Jeannine L. Chaffin, Director, Office of Community Services. [FR Doc. 2012–24588 Filed 10–4–12; 8:45 am] pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4184–26–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority Administration for Children and Families, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has reorganized the Office of the Assistant Secretary (OAS) and the Office of Public Affairs (OPA). This reorganization transfers the Freedom of Information SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:25 Oct 04, 2012 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Award $400,000 50,000 184,715 50,000 134,715 74,118 23,423 Act (FOIA) function from the Office of the Assistant Secretary (OAS) to the Office of Public Affairs (OPA). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marrianne McMullen, Director, Office of Public Affairs, 370 L’Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447, 202–401– 9216. This notice amends Part K of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) as follows: Chapter KA, Office of the Assistant Secretary (OAS) last amended, 76 FR 72418–72420, November 23, 2011, and Chapter KN, Office of Public Affairs (OPA) last amended, 72 FR 31072– E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 194 (Friday, October 5, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61001-61002]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-24647]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10142 and CMS-R-262]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
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) 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: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Bid Pricing Tool 
(BPT) for Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans and Prescription Drug Plans 
(PDP); Use: Under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and 
Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA), and implementing regulations at 42 
CFR, Medicare Advantage organizations (MAO) and Prescription Drug Plans 
(PDP) are required to submit an actuarial pricing ``bid'' for each plan 
offered to Medicare beneficiaries for approval by the Centers for 
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
    Title I of the MMA established a program to offer prescription drug 
benefits to Medicare enrollees through Prescription Drug Plans. MMA 
Title II revised several aspects of the Medicare+Choice program 
(renamed Medicare Advantage), including the payment methodology and the 
introduction of ``Regional'' MA plans. CMS payments to PDPs and MA 
plans will be on a market-based competitive approach.
    MAOs and PDPs use the Bid Pricing Tool (BPT) software to develop 
their actuarial pricing bid. The information provided in the BPT is the 
basis for the plan's enrollee premiums and CMS payments for each 
contract year. The tool collects data such as medical expense 
development (from claims data and/or manual rating), administrative 
expenses, profit levels, and projected plan enrollment information. By 
statute, completed BPTs are due to CMS by the first Monday of June each 
year.
    CMS reviews and analyzes the information provided on the Bid 
Pricing Tool. Ultimately, CMS decides whether to approve the plan 
pricing (i.e., payment and premium) proposed by each organization. CMS 
is requesting to continue its use of the BPT for the collection of 
information for CY2014 through CY2016. Form Number: CMS-10142 (OCN: 
0938-0944); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector--
Business or other for-profits and not-for-profit institutions; Number 
of Respondents: 555; Total Annual Responses: 4,995; Total Annual Hours: 
149,850. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Diane 
Spitalnic at 410-786-5745. For all other issues call 410-786-1326.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Plan Benefit 
Package (PBP) and Formulary Submission for Medicare Advantage (MA) 
Plans and Prescription Drug Plans (PDP); Use: Under the Medicare 
Modernization Act (MMA), Medicare Advantage (MA) and Prescription Drug 
Plan (PDP) organizations are required to submit plan benefit packages 
for all Medicare beneficiaries residing in their service area. The plan 
benefit package submission consists of the Plan Benefit Package (PBP) 
software, formulary file, and supporting documentation, as necessary. 
MA and PDP organizations use the PBP software to describe their 
organization's plan benefit packages, including information on 
premiums, cost sharing, authorization rules, and supplemental benefits. 
They also generate a formulary to describe their list of drugs, 
including information on prior authorization, step therapy, tiering, 
and quantity limits. Additionally, CMS uses the PBP and formulary data 
to review and approve the plan benefit packages proposed by each MA and 
PDP organization.
    After receiving OMB clearance in spring 2000, CMS implemented the 
PBP as part of the Contract Year (CY) 2001 Adjusted Community Rate 
Proposal (ACRP) process. In addition, information collected via the PBP 
and formulary has been used to support the marketing material review 
process, the National Medicare Education Program, and other program 
oversight and development activities. For instance, the PBP software 
automatically generates the standardized sentences for the Summary of 
Benefits (SB) by using the plan benefit package data entered into the 
PBP software by the organization's user. These standardized sentences 
are used by the MA organizations in their SB marketing materials and by 
CMS to generate plan benefits data for display in the Medicare & You 
handbook and on the www.medicare.gov Web site.
    CMS is requesting to continue its use of the PBP software and 
formulary submission for the collection of benefits and related 
information for CY 2014 through CY 2016. CMS estimates that 578 MA 
organizations and 63 PDP organizations will be required to submit the 
plan benefit package information in CY 2014. Based on operational 
changes and policy clarifications to the Medicare program and continued 
input and feedback by the industry, CMS has made the necessary changes 
to the plan benefit package submission. Form Number: CMS-R-262 (OCN: 
0938-0763); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector--
Business or other for-profits and not-for-profit institutions; Number 
of Respondents: 641; Total Annual Responses: 6,169; Total Annual Hours: 
56,708. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Kristy 
Holtje at 410-786-2209. 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 address at https://www.cms.hhs.gov/

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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.
    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 December 4, 2012:
    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: October 2, 2012.
Martique Jones,
Director, Regulations Development Group, Division B, Office of 
Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2012-24647 Filed 10-4-12; 8:45 am]
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