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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS–18F5, CMS–
10120, and CMS–10346]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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 (the
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
60 days for public comment on the
proposed action. Interested persons are
invited to send comments regarding our
burden estimates 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.
DATES: Comments must be received by
February 4, 2014.
ADDRESSES: When commenting, please
reference the document identifier or
OMB control number (OCN). To be
assured consideration, comments and
recommendations must be submitted in
any one of the following ways:
1. Electronically. You may send 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) that are 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.
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:
Contents
This notice sets out a summary of the
use and burden associated with the
following information collections. More
detailed information can be found in
each collection’s supporting statement
and associated materials (see
ADDRESSES).
CMS–18F5 Application for Hospital
Insurance and Supporting Regulations
CMS–10120 1932(a) State Plan
Amendment Template, State Plan
Requirements, and Supporting
Regulations
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CMS–10346 Appeals of Quality Bonus
Payment Determinations
Under the 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
requires federal agencies to publish a
60-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.
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Information Collections
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Application for
Hospital Insurance and Supporting
Regulations; Use: Regulations at 42 CFR
406.6 specifies the individuals who
must file an application for Medicare
Hospital Insurance (Part A) and those
who need not file an application for Part
A. Section 406.7 lists CMS–18F5 as the
application form. The form elicits
information that the Social Security
Administration and CMS need to
determine entitlement to Part A and
Supplementary Medical Insurance (Part
B); Form Number: CMS–18F5 (OCN:
0938–0251); Frequency: Once; Affected
Public: Individuals or households;
Number of Respondents: 50,000; Total
Annual Responses: 50,000; Total
Annual Hours: 12,500. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Naomi Rappaport at 410–786–
2175).
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: 1932(a) State
Plan Amendment Template, State Plan
Requirements, and Supporting
Regulations; Use: Section 1932(a)(1)(A)
of the Social Security Act (the Act)
grants states the authority to enroll
Medicaid beneficiaries on a mandatory
basis into managed care entities
(managed care organization (MCOs) and
primary care case managers (PCCMs)).
Under this authority, a state can amend
its Medicaid state plan to require certain
categories of Medicaid beneficiaries to
enroll in managed care entities without
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being out of compliance with provisions
of section 1902 of the Act on
statewideness (42 CFR 431.50), freedom
of choice (42 CFR 431.51) or
comparability (42 CFR 440.230). The
template may be used by states to easily
modify their state plans if they choose
to implement the provisions of section
1932(a)(1)(A); Form Number: CMS–
10120 (OCN: 0938–0933); Frequency:
Once and occasionally; Affected Public:
State, Local, or Tribal Governments;
Number of Respondents: 56; Total
Annual Responses: 15; Total Annual
Hours: 65. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Camille
Dobson at 410–786–7062).
3. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Appeals of
Quality Bonus Payment Determinations;
Use: The information collected from
Medicare Advantage organizations is
considered by the reconsideration
official and potentially the hearing
officer to review our determination of
the organization’s eligibility for a
quality bonus payment. Form Number:
CMS–10346 (OCN: 0938–1129;
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public:
Private sector—Business or other forprofits; Number of Respondents: 350;
Total Annual Responses: 25; Total
Annual Hours: 200. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Sarah Gaillot at 410–786–4637).
Dated: December 3, 2013.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development
Group, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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[Document Identifiers: CMS–416, CMS–R–
26 and CMS–10487]
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
SUMMARY:
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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 January 6, 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) 395–6974 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
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS-18F5, CMS-10120, and CMS-10346]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS.
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 (the 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 60 days for public
comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send
comments regarding our burden estimates 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 must be received by February 4, 2014.
ADDRESSES: When commenting, please reference the document identifier or
OMB control number (OCN). To be assured consideration, comments and
recommendations must be submitted in any one of the following ways:
1. Electronically. You may send 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) that are 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.
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:
Contents
This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated
with the following information collections. More detailed information
can be found in each collection's supporting statement and associated
materials (see ADDRESSES).
CMS-18F5 Application for Hospital Insurance and Supporting Regulations
CMS-10120 1932(a) State Plan Amendment Template, State Plan
Requirements, and Supporting Regulations
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CMS-10346 Appeals of Quality Bonus Payment Determinations
Under the 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 requires federal agencies
to publish a 60-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.
Information Collections
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Application for
Hospital Insurance and Supporting Regulations; Use: Regulations at 42
CFR 406.6 specifies the individuals who must file an application for
Medicare Hospital Insurance (Part A) and those who need not file an
application for Part A. Section 406.7 lists CMS-18F5 as the application
form. The form elicits information that the Social Security
Administration and CMS need to determine entitlement to Part A and
Supplementary Medical Insurance (Part B); Form Number: CMS-18F5 (OCN:
0938-0251); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Individuals or
households; Number of Respondents: 50,000; Total Annual Responses:
50,000; Total Annual Hours: 12,500. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Naomi Rappaport at 410-786-2175).
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: 1932(a) State
Plan Amendment Template, State Plan Requirements, and Supporting
Regulations; Use: Section 1932(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (the
Act) grants states the authority to enroll Medicaid beneficiaries on a
mandatory basis into managed care entities (managed care organization
(MCOs) and primary care case managers (PCCMs)). Under this authority, a
state can amend its Medicaid state plan to require certain categories
of Medicaid beneficiaries to enroll in managed care entities without
being out of compliance with provisions of section 1902 of the Act on
statewideness (42 CFR 431.50), freedom of choice (42 CFR 431.51) or
comparability (42 CFR 440.230). The template may be used by states to
easily modify their state plans if they choose to implement the
provisions of section 1932(a)(1)(A); Form Number: CMS-10120 (OCN: 0938-
0933); Frequency: Once and occasionally; Affected Public: State, Local,
or Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 56; Total Annual
Responses: 15; Total Annual Hours: 65. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Camille Dobson at 410-786-7062).
3. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Appeals of
Quality Bonus Payment Determinations; Use: The information collected
from Medicare Advantage organizations is considered by the
reconsideration official and potentially the hearing officer to review
our determination of the organization's eligibility for a quality bonus
payment. Form Number: CMS-10346 (OCN: 0938-1129; Frequency: Yearly;
Affected Public: Private sector--Business or other for-profits; Number
of Respondents: 350; Total Annual Responses: 25; Total Annual Hours:
200. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Sarah
Gaillot at 410-786-4637).
Dated: December 3, 2013.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic
Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
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