Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 20211-20212 [2014-08209]

Agencies

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 70 (Friday, April 11, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20211-20212]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-08209]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-10463 and CMS-10521]


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 June 10, 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.

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    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-10463 Cooperative Agreement To Support Navigators in Federally-
Facilitated and State Partnership Exchanges

CMS-10521 Improving Quality of Care in Medicaid and CHIP through 
Increased Access to Preventive Services, State Survey

    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 Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Cooperative 
Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated and State 
Partnership Exchanges; Use: Section 1311(i) of the Affordable Care Act 
requires Exchanges to establish a Navigator grant program as part of 
its function to provide consumers with assistance when they need it. 
Navigators will assist consumers by providing education about and 
facilitating selection of qualified health plans (QHPs) within 
Exchanges, as well as other required duties. Section 1311(i) requires 
that an Exchange operating as of January 1, 2014, must establish a 
Navigator Program under which it awards grants to eligible individuals 
or entities who satisfy the requirements to be Exchange Navigators. For 
Federally-facilitated Exchanges (FFE) and State Partnership Exchanges 
(SPEs), we will be awarding these grants. Navigator awardees must 
provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports to us 
on the activities performed during the grant period and any sub-
awardees receiving funds. Form Number: CMS-10463 (OCN: 0938-1215); 
Frequency: Annually; Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly; Affected Public: 
Private sector; Number of Respondents: 99; Total Annual Responses: 
5,148; Total Annual Hours: 35,640. (For policy questions regarding this 
collection contact Julia Dreier at 301-492-4123.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request 
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: 
Improving Quality of Care in Medicaid and CHIP through Increased Access 
to Preventive Services State Survey; Use: This survey will be used to 
gain a better understanding of state efforts to increase utilization of 
preventive services and to develop resources (including educational and 
outreach resources) to help states increase utilization of preventive 
services. The results will provide a baseline on regarding coverage of 
preventive services and will help us identify ways to assist states 
with materials focusing on prevention and technical assistance. Form 
Number: CMS-10521 (OCN: 0938-New); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: 
State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 51; Total 
Annual Responses: 51; Total Annual Hours: 128. (For policy questions 
regarding this collection contact Mary Beth Hance at 410-786-4299).

    Dated: April 8, 2014.
Martique Jones,
Deputy Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic 
Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-08209 Filed 4-10-14; 8:45 am]
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