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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: CMS–10291]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services.
ACTION: Notice.
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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
(PRA), federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
SUMMARY:
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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 the necessity and
utility of the proposed information
collection for the proper performance of
the agency’s functions, the accuracy of
the estimated burden, ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and 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 February 8, 2018.
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’ website address at
https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-andGuidance/Legislation/Paperwork
ReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
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:
William Parham at (410) 786–4669.
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
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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: State Collection
and Reporting of Dental Provider and
Benefit Package Information on the
Insure Kids Now! Website and Hotline;
Use: On the Insure Kids Now (IKN)
website, the Secretary is required to post
a current and accurate list of dentists
and providers that provide dental
services to children enrolled in the state
plan (or waiver) under Medicaid or the
state child health plan (or waiver) under
CHIP. States collect the information
pertaining to their Medicaid and CHIP
dental benefits. Form Number: CMS–
10291 (OMB control number: 0938–
1065); Frequency: Yearly and quarterly;
Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal
Governments; Number of Respondents:
51; Total Annual Responses: 255; Total
Annual Hours: 11,781. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Andrew Snyder at 410–786–
1274.)
Dated: January 4, 2018.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018–00202 Filed 1–8–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: CMS–10380]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, HHS.
AGENCY:
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
SUMMARY:
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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 the necessity and
utility of the proposed information
collection for the proper performance of
the agency’s functions, the accuracy of
the estimated burden, ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and the use
of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology to
minimize the information collection
burden.
Comments on the collection(s) of
information must be received by the
OMB desk officer by February 8, 2018.
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’ website address at
https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-andGuidance/Legislation/Paperwork
ReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
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:
William Parham at (410) 786–4669.
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.
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DATES:
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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: Reinstatement without change
of a previously approved collection;
Title of Information Collection: Grants
to States for Rate Review and Effective
Rate Review Program; Use: Section
2794(c) directs the Secretary to carry out
a program to award grants to states,
which are to serve the following
purposes: (1) Establish or enhance rate
review programs, referred to as ‘‘Rate
Review’’ activities; (2) Help states to
provide data to the Secretary regarding
trends in rate increases as well as
recommendations regarding plan
participation in the Exchange, referred
to as ‘‘Required Rate Reporting’’
activities; (3) Establish or enhance Data
Centers that collect, analyze, and
disseminate health care pricing data to
the public, referred to as ‘‘Data Center’’
activities.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) has released Premium
Review Grants in four funding
opportunity cycles. Grant recipients
must states submit the following to the
Secretary for each grant cycle, as
applicable: Quarterly reports—30 days
after the quarter has ended for the entire
duration of the grant; Annual report—
This report does not contain data, but
instead documents the progress toward
establishing or enhancing an Effective
Rate Review Program and/or a Data
Center; Final report—This report is due
at the end of the grant period.
The final rule ‘‘Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act; Health Insurance
Market Rules; Rate Review’’ (78 FR
13406, February 27, 2013) modified
criteria and factors for states to have an
Effective Rate Review Program. These
changes were necessary to reflect market
reform provisions and to fulfill the
statutory requirement that the Secretary,
in conjunction with the states, monitor
premium increases of health insurance
coverage offered through an Exchange
and outside of an Exchange.
CMS is authorized under 45 CFR
154.301(d) to evaluate whether, and to
what extent, a state’s circumstances
have changed such that it has begun to
or has ceased to satisfy the Effective
Rate Review Program criteria. States
respond to a questionnaire annually via
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the Health Insurance Oversight System
(HIOS), a web-based data collection
system commonly used on a regular
basis. All submissions are made
electronically and no paper submissions
are required. CMS is not requesting any
changes to the questionnaire at this
time. Form Number: CMS–10380 (OMB
control number: 0938–1121); Frequency:
Quarterly and Yearly; Affected Public:
State governments; Number of
Respondents: 51; Total Annual
Responses: 571; Total Annual Hours:
15,415. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Lisa Cuozzo at
410–786–1746.)
Dated: January 4, 2018.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: CMS–209 and CMS–
29]
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
the necessity and utility of the proposed
information collection for the proper
performance of the agency’s functions,
the accuracy of the estimated burden,
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected, and the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology to minimize the
information collection burden.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10380]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; 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 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in
the Federal Register
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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 the necessity and utility of the proposed
information collection for the proper performance of the agency's
functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
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 February 8, 2018.
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:
[email protected].
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' website address at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
2. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB
number, and CMS document identifier, to [email protected].
3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Parham at (410) 786-4669.
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: Reinstatement without
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Grants to States for Rate Review and Effective Rate Review
Program; Use: Section 2794(c) directs the Secretary to carry out a
program to award grants to states, which are to serve the following
purposes: (1) Establish or enhance rate review programs, referred to as
``Rate Review'' activities; (2) Help states to provide data to the
Secretary regarding trends in rate increases as well as recommendations
regarding plan participation in the Exchange, referred to as ``Required
Rate Reporting'' activities; (3) Establish or enhance Data Centers that
collect, analyze, and disseminate health care pricing data to the
public, referred to as ``Data Center'' activities.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released
Premium Review Grants in four funding opportunity cycles. Grant
recipients must states submit the following to the Secretary for each
grant cycle, as applicable: Quarterly reports--30 days after the
quarter has ended for the entire duration of the grant; Annual report--
This report does not contain data, but instead documents the progress
toward establishing or enhancing an Effective Rate Review Program and/
or a Data Center; Final report--This report is due at the end of the
grant period.
The final rule ``Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Health
Insurance Market Rules; Rate Review'' (78 FR 13406, February 27, 2013)
modified criteria and factors for states to have an Effective Rate
Review Program. These changes were necessary to reflect market reform
provisions and to fulfill the statutory requirement that the Secretary,
in conjunction with the states, monitor premium increases of health
insurance coverage offered through an Exchange and outside of an
Exchange.
CMS is authorized under 45 CFR 154.301(d) to evaluate whether, and
to what extent, a state's circumstances have changed such that it has
begun to or has ceased to satisfy the Effective Rate Review Program
criteria. States respond to a questionnaire annually via the Health
Insurance Oversight System (HIOS), a web-based data collection system
commonly used on a regular basis. All submissions are made
electronically and no paper submissions are required. CMS is not
requesting any changes to the questionnaire at this time. Form Number:
CMS-10380 (OMB control number: 0938-1121); Frequency: Quarterly and
Yearly; Affected Public: State governments; Number of Respondents: 51;
Total Annual Responses: 571; Total Annual Hours: 15,415. (For policy
questions regarding this collection contact Lisa Cuozzo at 410-786-
1746.)
Dated: January 4, 2018.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018-00181 Filed 1-8-18; 8:45 am]
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