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CDC responses.
Dated: December 9, 2015.
Veronica Kennedy,
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Disease Control and Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS–R–282 and
CMS–10597]
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
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.
SUMMARY:
Comments must be received by
February 12, 2016.
ADDRESSES: When commenting, please
reference the document identifier or
OMB control number. 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,
DATES:
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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/Paperwork
ReductionActof1995.
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–R–282 Medicare Advantage Appeals
and Grievance Data Disclosure
Requirements and Supporting
Regulations (42 CFR 422.111)
CMS–10597 CMS Healthcare.gov Site Wide
Online 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.
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Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension without change of a
currently approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Medicare
Advantage Appeals and Grievance Data
Disclosure Requirements (42 CFR
422.111); Use: Medicare Advantage
(MA) organizations and demonstrations
are required to collect and disclose
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information pertaining to the number of
disputes, and their disposition in the
aggregate, with the categories of
grievances and appeals to any
individual eligible to elect an MA
organization who requests this
information. The CMS continues to
need the same format and form for
reporting. Form Number: CMS–R–282
(OMB control number: 0938–0778);
Frequency: Annually and semiannually; Affected Public: Private Sector
(Business or other for-profit and Not-forprofit institutions); Number of
Respondents: 53,730; Total Annual
Responses: 54,460; Total Annual Hours:
5,700. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Stephanie
Simons at 206–615–2420.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: New collection (Request for a
new OMB control number; Title of
Information Collection: CMS
Healthcare.gov Site Wide Online
Survey; Use: The purpose of the survey
is to gain an understanding of user
experience, comprehension, and
satisfaction with using the Federal
Health Insurance Marketplace Web site
established by the Affordable Care Act.
The Marketplace provides coverage to
uninsured Americans, as well as those
already enrolled in Marketplace health
insurance. One of the ways to purchase
Marketplace insurance is through the
online tools on HealthCare.gov. We have
developed a survey to be administered
to consumers while they are using the
Web site. This survey is part of a
continuing data collection program
mandated by the ACA. It is designed to
support the program goal to provide
tools and information to help consumers
to successfully find health insurance
that they may not otherwise qualify for
or find. Monitoring usability and the
user experience through this ongoing
survey provides the Web site developers
with valuable information for use in
continuous improvement of the Web
site. The Web site survey is part of a
larger research program to inform the
development and enhancement of web
tools for CMS programs such as the
Health Insurance Marketplace. Form
Number: CMS–10597 (OMB control
number: 0938—New); Frequency:
Weekly, Monthly, Occasionally;
Affected Public: Individuals or
Households; Number of Respondents:
14,000; Total Annual Responses:
14,000; Total Annual Hours: 933. (For
policy questions regarding this
collection contact Frank Funderburk at
410–786–1820.)
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Dated: December 9, 2015.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS–10555]
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
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 13, 2016.
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
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS-R-282 and CMS-10597]
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 12, 2016.
ADDRESSES: When commenting, please reference the document identifier or
OMB control number. 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,
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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-R-282 Medicare Advantage Appeals and Grievance Data Disclosure
Requirements and Supporting Regulations (42 CFR 422.111)
CMS-10597 CMS Healthcare.gov Site Wide Online 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: Extension without change
of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection:
Medicare Advantage Appeals and Grievance Data Disclosure Requirements
(42 CFR 422.111); Use: Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations and
demonstrations are required to collect and disclose information
pertaining to the number of disputes, and their disposition in the
aggregate, with the categories of grievances and appeals to any
individual eligible to elect an MA organization who requests this
information. The CMS continues to need the same format and form for
reporting. Form Number: CMS-R-282 (OMB control number: 0938-0778);
Frequency: Annually and semi-annually; Affected Public: Private Sector
(Business or other for-profit and Not-for-profit institutions); Number
of Respondents: 53,730; Total Annual Responses: 54,460; Total Annual
Hours: 5,700. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact
Stephanie Simons at 206-615-2420.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control number; Title of Information Collection: CMS
Healthcare.gov Site Wide Online Survey; Use: The purpose of the survey
is to gain an understanding of user experience, comprehension, and
satisfaction with using the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Web
site established by the Affordable Care Act. The Marketplace provides
coverage to uninsured Americans, as well as those already enrolled in
Marketplace health insurance. One of the ways to purchase Marketplace
insurance is through the online tools on HealthCare.gov. We have
developed a survey to be administered to consumers while they are using
the Web site. This survey is part of a continuing data collection
program mandated by the ACA. It is designed to support the program goal
to provide tools and information to help consumers to successfully find
health insurance that they may not otherwise qualify for or find.
Monitoring usability and the user experience through this ongoing
survey provides the Web site developers with valuable information for
use in continuous improvement of the Web site. The Web site survey is
part of a larger research program to inform the development and
enhancement of web tools for CMS programs such as the Health Insurance
Marketplace. Form Number: CMS-10597 (OMB control number: 0938--New);
Frequency: Weekly, Monthly, Occasionally; Affected Public: Individuals
or Households; Number of Respondents: 14,000; Total Annual Responses:
14,000; Total Annual Hours: 933. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Frank Funderburk at 410-786-1820.)
Dated: December 9, 2015.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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