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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS–10052, CMS–
10142, CMS–10311, CMS–10344, and CMS–
R–244]
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
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
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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 21, 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) 395–5806 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
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 that summarizes
the following proposed collection(s) of
information for public comment:
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension without change of a
currently approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Recognition of
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Pass-Through Payment for Additional
(New) Categories of Devices Under the
Outpatient Prospective Payment System
and Supporting Regulations; Use:
Interested parties such as hospitals,
device manufacturers, pharmaceutical
companies, and physicians apply for
transitional pass-through payment for
certain items used with services covered
in the outpatient prospective payment
system (PPS). After we receive all
requested information, we evaluate the
information to determine if the creation
of an additional category of medical
devices for transitional pass-through
payments is justified. We may request
additional information related to the
proposed new device category, as
needed. We advise the applicant of our
decision, and update the outpatient PPS
during its next scheduled quarterly
payment update cycle to reflect any
newly approved device categories. We
list below the information that we
require from all applicants. Form
Number: CMS–10052 (OCN: 0938–
0857); Frequency: Once; Affected
Public: Private sector—Business or other
for-profits; Number of Respondents: 10;
Total Annual Responses: 10; Total
Annual Hours: 160. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Barry Levi at 410–786–4529.)
2. 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: We require Medicare
Advantage organizations (MAOs) and
prescription drug plans (PDPs) to
complete the BPT as part of the annual
bidding process. During this process,
organizations prepare their proposed
actuarial bid pricing for the upcoming
contract year and submit them to us for
review and approval. The purpose of the
BPT is to collect the actuarial pricing
information for each plan. The BPT
calculates the plan’s bid, enrollee
premiums, and payment rates. We
publish beneficiary premium
information using a variety of formats
(www.medicare.gov, the Medicare &
You Handbook, Summary of Benefits
marketing information) for the purpose
of beneficiary education and
enrollment. Form Number: CMS–10142
(OCN–0938–0944); Frequency: Yearly;
Affected Public: Private sector—
Business or other for-profits and Notfor-profit institutions; Number of
Respondents: 555; Total Annual
Responses: 4,995; Total Annual Hours:
149,850. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Rachel Shevland
at 410–786–3026.)
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3. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Medicare
Program—Home Health Prospective
Payment System Rate Update for
Calendar Year 2010: Physician Narrative
Requirement and Supporting
Regulation; Use: The conditions of
participation and accompanying
requirements specified in the
regulations are used by federal or state
surveyors as a basis for determining
whether a home health agency qualifies
for approval or re-approval under
Medicare. The Physician’s certification
and recertification of each patient’s
need for skilled care services;
homebound status and the physician’s
clinical justification for skilled nursing
management and evaluation of the care
plan specified in the regulations at 42
CFR 424.22 are to be used by contractors
and by us when reviewing the patient’s
medical record as a basis for
determining whether the patient is
eligible for the Medicare home health
benefit and whether the medical record
meets the criteria for coverage and
Medicare payment. We, along with the
healthcare industry believe that the
availability to the home health agency of
the type of records and general content
of records, which this regulation
specifies, is standard medical practice,
and is necessary in order to ensure the
well-being and safety of patients and
professional treatment accountability.
Form Number: CMS–10311 (OCN:
0938–1083; Frequency: Occasionally;
Affected Public: Private sector—
Business or other for-profits and Notfor-profit institutions); Number of
Respondents: 9,354; Total Annual
Responses: 345,600; Total Annual
Hours: 28,800. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Randy
Throndset at 410–786–0131.)
4. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension without change of a
currently approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Elimination of
Cost-Sharing for full benefit dualeligible Individuals Receiving Home
and Community-Based Services; Use:
This provision eliminates Part D costsharing for full benefit dual-eligible
beneficiaries who are receiving home
and community based services. To
implement this provision, states are
required to identify the affected
beneficiaries in their monthly Medicare
Modernization Act Phase Down reports.
Form Number: CMS–10344 (OCN:
0938–1127); Frequency: Monthly;
Affected Public: Private sector—
Business or other for-profits and Notfor-profit institutions; Number of
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Respondents: 51; Total Annual
Responses: 612; Total Annual Hours:
612. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Katherine Pokrzywa
at 410–786–5530.)
5. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Programs for
All-inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE)
and Supporting Regulations; Use: The
Program for All-inclusive Care of the
Elderly (PACE) organizations must
demonstrate their ability to provide
quality community-based care for the
frail elderly who meet their state’s
nursing home eligibility standards using
capitated payments from Medicare and
the state. The model of care includes as
core services the provision of adult day
health care and multidisciplinary team
case management, through which access
to and allocation of all health services
is controlled. Physician, therapeutic,
ancillary, and social support services
are provided in the participant’s
residence or on-site at the adult day
health center. The PACE programs must
provide all Medicare and Medicaid
covered services including hospital,
nursing home, home health, and other
specialized services. Financing of this
model is accomplished through
prospective capitation of both Medicare
and Medicaid payments. The
information collection requirements are
necessary to ensure that only
appropriate organizations are selected to
become PACE organizations and that we
have the information necessary to
monitor the care provided to the frail,
vulnerable population served. Form
Number: CMS–R–244 (OCN: -0938–
0790; Frequency: Once and
occasionally; Affected Public: Private
Sector—Not-for-profit institutions;
Number of Respondents: 99; Total
Annual Responses: 99; Total Annual
Hours: 81,912. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Anitra
Johnson at 410–786–0609.)
Dated: December 17, 2013.
Martique Jones,
Deputy 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 Identifiers: CMS-10052, CMS-10142, CMS-10311, CMS-10344, and
CMS-R-244]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
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 (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 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 21, 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) 395-5806 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 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 that
summarizes the following proposed collection(s) of information for
public comment:
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension without change
of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection:
Recognition of
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Pass-Through Payment for Additional (New) Categories of Devices Under
the Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Supporting Regulations;
Use: Interested parties such as hospitals, device manufacturers,
pharmaceutical companies, and physicians apply for transitional pass-
through payment for certain items used with services covered in the
outpatient prospective payment system (PPS). After we receive all
requested information, we evaluate the information to determine if the
creation of an additional category of medical devices for transitional
pass-through payments is justified. We may request additional
information related to the proposed new device category, as needed. We
advise the applicant of our decision, and update the outpatient PPS
during its next scheduled quarterly payment update cycle to reflect any
newly approved device categories. We list below the information that we
require from all applicants. Form Number: CMS-10052 (OCN: 0938-0857);
Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Private sector--Business or other
for-profits; Number of Respondents: 10; Total Annual Responses: 10;
Total Annual Hours: 160. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Barry Levi at 410-786-4529.)
2. 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: We require Medicare Advantage organizations (MAOs) and
prescription drug plans (PDPs) to complete the BPT as part of the
annual bidding process. During this process, organizations prepare
their proposed actuarial bid pricing for the upcoming contract year and
submit them to us for review and approval. The purpose of the BPT is to
collect the actuarial pricing information for each plan. The BPT
calculates the plan's bid, enrollee premiums, and payment rates. We
publish beneficiary premium information using a variety of formats
(www.medicare.gov, the Medicare & You Handbook, Summary of Benefits
marketing information) for the purpose of beneficiary education and
enrollment. 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 Rachel Shevland at 410-786-3026.)
3. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare
Program--Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update for
Calendar Year 2010: Physician Narrative Requirement and Supporting
Regulation; Use: The conditions of participation and accompanying
requirements specified in the regulations are used by federal or state
surveyors as a basis for determining whether a home health agency
qualifies for approval or re-approval under Medicare. The Physician's
certification and recertification of each patient's need for skilled
care services; homebound status and the physician's clinical
justification for skilled nursing management and evaluation of the care
plan specified in the regulations at 42 CFR 424.22 are to be used by
contractors and by us when reviewing the patient's medical record as a
basis for determining whether the patient is eligible for the Medicare
home health benefit and whether the medical record meets the criteria
for coverage and Medicare payment. We, along with the healthcare
industry believe that the availability to the home health agency of the
type of records and general content of records, which this regulation
specifies, is standard medical practice, and is necessary in order to
ensure the well-being and safety of patients and professional treatment
accountability. Form Number: CMS-10311 (OCN: 0938-1083; Frequency:
Occasionally; Affected Public: Private sector--Business or other for-
profits and Not-for-profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 9,354;
Total Annual Responses: 345,600; Total Annual Hours: 28,800. (For
policy questions regarding this collection contact Randy Throndset at
410-786-0131.)
4. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension without change
of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection:
Elimination of Cost-Sharing for full benefit dual-eligible Individuals
Receiving Home and Community-Based Services; Use: This provision
eliminates Part D cost-sharing for full benefit dual-eligible
beneficiaries who are receiving home and community based services. To
implement this provision, states are required to identify the affected
beneficiaries in their monthly Medicare Modernization Act Phase Down
reports. Form Number: CMS-10344 (OCN: 0938-1127); Frequency: Monthly;
Affected Public: Private sector--Business or other for-profits and Not-
for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 51; Total Annual
Responses: 612; Total Annual Hours: 612. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Katherine Pokrzywa at 410-786-5530.)
5. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Programs for All-
inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) and Supporting Regulations; Use:
The Program for All-inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) organizations
must demonstrate their ability to provide quality community-based care
for the frail elderly who meet their state's nursing home eligibility
standards using capitated payments from Medicare and the state. The
model of care includes as core services the provision of adult day
health care and multidisciplinary team case management, through which
access to and allocation of all health services is controlled.
Physician, therapeutic, ancillary, and social support services are
provided in the participant's residence or on-site at the adult day
health center. The PACE programs must provide all Medicare and Medicaid
covered services including hospital, nursing home, home health, and
other specialized services. Financing of this model is accomplished
through prospective capitation of both Medicare and Medicaid payments.
The information collection requirements are necessary to ensure that
only appropriate organizations are selected to become PACE
organizations and that we have the information necessary to monitor the
care provided to the frail, vulnerable population served. Form Number:
CMS-R-244 (OCN: -0938-0790; Frequency: Once and occasionally; Affected
Public: Private Sector--Not-for-profit institutions; Number of
Respondents: 99; Total Annual Responses: 99; Total Annual Hours:
81,912. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Anitra
Johnson at 410-786-0609.)
Dated: December 17, 2013.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic
Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
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