Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 22272-22273 [2016-08784]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 22272 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 73 / Friday, April 15, 2016 / Notices relations activities. Responsible for communicating information to internal and external stakeholders. Develops, implements, and manages programs to reach stakeholders about the results of AHRQ-funded research and evidence, tools and training materials, and data and measures. Helps stakeholders understand how AHRQ research, tools, and data can help improve quality and safety of care. Shall be organized into the following three divisions: • Division of Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement: Æ Assesses findings from AHRQfunded research, products, and tools for dissemination and use by stakeholders; Æ Develops, coordinates, and implements dissemination plans using a wide variety of strategies and tactics; Æ Provides strategic guidance to Agency program staff and various Agency contractors on opportunities for dissemination; Æ Develops and coordinates outreach to prospective dissemination partners, and produces case studies on use of AHRQ findings and tools. • Division of Print and Electronic Publishing: Æ Disseminates AHRQ research, tools, and data to stakeholders via both electronic and print publications. Manages the full publishing process from concept to Web site posting, including planning, advising and managing publishing projects for the Agency; Æ Writes and edits articles; packages products and tools for presentations and dissemination. • Division of Media Relations: Æ Creates and implements strategy for traditional and social media relations activities as part of overall efforts to communicate with AHRQ stakeholders and partners about Agency-funded work; All delegations and redelegations of authority to officers and employees of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality that were in effect immediately prior to the effective date of this reorganization shall continue in effect pending further redelegation provided they are consistent with this reorganization. These changes are effective upon date of signature. Sharon B. Arnold, Acting Director. [FR Doc. 2016–08679 Filed 4–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–90–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:27 Apr 14, 2016 Jkt 238001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifiers: CMS–276 and CMS– 1957] 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 May 16, 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 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, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Prepaid Health Plan Cost Report; Use: Health Maintenance Organizations and Competitive Medical Plans (HMO/ CMPs) contracting with the Secretary under Section 1876 of the Social Security Act are required to submit a budget and enrollment forecast, semiannual interim report, 4th Quarter interim report, and a final certified cost report in accordance with 42 CFR 417.572–417.576. Health Care Prepayment Plans (HCPPs) contracting with the Secretary under Section 1833 of the Social Security Act are required to submit a budget and enrollment forecast, semi-annual interim report, and final cost report in accordance with 42 CFR 417.808 and 42 CFR 417.810. Form Number: CMS–276 (OMB control number 0938–0165); Frequency: Quarterly; Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-profits); Number of Respondents: 91; Total Annual Responses: 74; Total Annual Hours: 3728. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Bilal Farrakh at 410–786–4456.) 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Social Security E:\FR\FM\15APN1.SGM 15APN1 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 73 / Friday, April 15, 2016 / Notices Office (SSO) Report of State Buy-in Problem; Use: Under Section 1843 of the Social Security Act, States may enter into an agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services to enroll eligible individuals in Medicare and pay their premiums. The purpose of the State Buy-in’ program is to assure that Medicaid is the payer of last resort by permitting a State to provide Medicare protection to certain groups of needy individuals, as part of the State’s total assistance plan. State Buy-in also has the effect of transferring some medical costs for this population from the Medicaid program, which is partially State funded to the Medicare program, which is funded by the federal government and individual premiums. Generally, the States Buy-in for individuals who meet the eligibility requirements for Medicare and are cash recipients or deemed cash recipients or categorically needy under Medicaid. In some cases, States may also include individuals who are not cash assistance recipients under the Medical Assistance Only group. The day-to-day operations of the State Buy-in program is accomplished through an automated data exchange process. The automated data exchange process is used to exchange Medicare and Buy-in entitlement information between the Social Security District Offices, Medicaid State Agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. When problems arise however that cannot be resolved though the normal data exchange process, clerical actions are required. The CMS–1957, ‘‘SSO Report of State Buy-In Problem’’ is used to report Buy-in problems cases. The CMS–1957 is the only standardized form available for communications between the aforementioned agencies for the resolution of beneficiary complaints and inquiries regarding State Buy-in eligibility. Form Number: CMS– 1957 (OMB control number: 0938– 0035); Frequency: Reporting—Annually; Affected Public: Individuals and Households; Number of Respondents: 3,936; Total Annual Responses: 3,936; Total Annual Hours: 1,311. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Keith Robinson at 410–786– 1148.) Dated: April 12, 2016. William N. Parham, III, Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–08784 Filed 4–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4120–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:27 Apr 14, 2016 Jkt 238001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families [CFDA Number: 93.564] Announcement of the Award of a Single-Source Expansion Supplement Grant to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services in Lacey, WA Office of Child Support Enforcement, ACF, HHS. ACTION: Notice of the award of a singlesource expansion supplement grant to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services in Lacey, WA, to support the development of additional dissemination tools such as reports and web-based trainings on the lessons learned and early findings from the Evaluation of Behavioral Interventions for Child Support Services of the Behavioral Interventions for Child Support Services (BICS) Demonstration. AGENCY: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), Division of Program Innovation, announces the award of a single-source program expansion supplement grant in the amount of $34,568 to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services in Lacey, WA, to support the development of additional dissemination tools such as reports and web-based trainings on the lessons learned and early findings from the Evaluation of the Behavioral Interventions for Child Support Services of the Behavioral Interventions for Child Support Services (BICS) Demonstration. In FY 2014, OCSE competitively awarded a cooperative agreement to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to conduct a 5-year evaluation of OCSE’s national demonstration called Behavioral Interventions for Child Support Services (BICS) under Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number HHS– 2014–ACF–OCSE–FD–0822. Under this FOA, a total of $1.7 million of 1115 funds are made available over the five year project period to conduct this evaluation. The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services was the only grantee that received funding under this FOA. DATES: The period of support for this supplement is September 30, 2015 through September 29, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lauren Antelo, Senior Program Specialist, Office of Child Support SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22273 Enforcement, 330 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20201. Telephone: 202–401–5099; Email: Lauren.Antelo@ acf.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In FY 2014, OCSE competitively awarded a cooperative agreement to the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to conduct a 5-year evaluation of OCSE’s national demonstration called Behavioral Interventions for Child Support Services (BICS). This supplement will allow the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to develop additional dissemination tools such as reports and web-based trainings on the lessons learned and early findings from the evaluation of Behavioral Interventions for Child Support Services Demonstration. The cost of the BICS evaluation is larger than originally budgeted because the process mapping and project design phase has been significantly slower than anticipated for the grantees. This has led to the need for increased technical assistance to the BICS grantees by the evaluation grantee. Additionally, as a result of the mapping and design phase, OCSE anticipates an increased number of interesting findings that will be of benefit to the greater child support field. The supplement funds will allow Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to provide increased technical assistance to the BICS demonstration sites, and support the development additional dissemination tools such as reports and web-based trainings on the lessons learned and early findings from the Evaluation of BICS. Specifically, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services will explore the development of innovative, user-friendly tools such as podcasts and infographics that will provide research findings and learning to the child support community in a way that is easily accessible to interested program administrators and policy officials. These tools will also continue to build the evidence-base in what works in the delivery of child support services. Statutory Authority: Section 1115 of the Social Security Act authorizes funds for experimental, pilot, or demonstration projects that are likely to assist in promoting the objectives of Part D of Title IV. Christopher Beach, Senior Grants Policy Specialist, Office of Administration. [FR Doc. 2016–08649 Filed 4–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–42–P E:\FR\FM\15APN1.SGM 15APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 73 (Friday, April 15, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-08784]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-276 and CMS-1957]


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 May 16, 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 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: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Prepaid Health 
Plan Cost Report; Use: Health Maintenance Organizations and Competitive 
Medical Plans (HMO/CMPs) contracting with the Secretary under Section 
1876 of the Social Security Act are required to submit a budget and 
enrollment forecast, semi-annual interim report, 4th Quarter interim 
report, and a final certified cost report in accordance with 42 CFR 
417.572-417.576. Health Care Prepayment Plans (HCPPs) contracting with 
the Secretary under Section 1833 of the Social Security Act are 
required to submit a budget and enrollment forecast, semi-annual 
interim report, and final cost report in accordance with 42 CFR 417.808 
and 42 CFR 417.810. Form Number: CMS-276 (OMB control number 0938-
0165); Frequency: Quarterly; Affected Public: Private Sector (Business 
or other for-profits); Number of Respondents: 91; Total Annual 
Responses: 74; Total Annual Hours: 3728. (For policy questions 
regarding this collection contact Bilal Farrakh at 410-786-4456.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement of a 
previously approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Social 
Security

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Office (SSO) Report of State Buy-in Problem; Use: Under Section 1843 of 
the Social Security Act, States may enter into an agreement with the 
Department of Health and Human Services to enroll eligible individuals 
in Medicare and pay their premiums. The purpose of the State Buy-in' 
program is to assure that Medicaid is the payer of last resort by 
permitting a State to provide Medicare protection to certain groups of 
needy individuals, as part of the State's total assistance plan. State 
Buy-in also has the effect of transferring some medical costs for this 
population from the Medicaid program, which is partially State funded 
to the Medicare program, which is funded by the federal government and 
individual premiums. Generally, the States Buy-in for individuals who 
meet the eligibility requirements for Medicare and are cash recipients 
or deemed cash recipients or categorically needy under Medicaid. In 
some cases, States may also include individuals who are not cash 
assistance recipients under the Medical Assistance Only group. The day-
to-day operations of the State Buy-in program is accomplished through 
an automated data exchange process. The automated data exchange process 
is used to exchange Medicare and Buy-in entitlement information between 
the Social Security District Offices, Medicaid State Agencies and the 
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. When problems arise however 
that cannot be resolved though the normal data exchange process, 
clerical actions are required. The CMS-1957, ``SSO Report of State Buy-
In Problem'' is used to report Buy-in problems cases. The CMS-1957 is 
the only standardized form available for communications between the 
aforementioned agencies for the resolution of beneficiary complaints 
and inquiries regarding State Buy-in eligibility. Form Number: CMS-1957 
(OMB control number: 0938-0035); Frequency: Reporting--Annually; 
Affected Public: Individuals and Households; Number of Respondents: 
3,936; Total Annual Responses: 3,936; Total Annual Hours: 1,311. (For 
policy questions regarding this collection contact Keith Robinson at 
410-786-1148.)

    Dated: April 12, 2016.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-08784 Filed 4-14-16; 8:45 am]
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