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Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) in
Subpart 3. The application requirements
are codified in Subpart K of 42 CFR 423
entitled ‘‘Application Procedures and
Contracts with PDP Sponsors.’’ The
information will be collected under the
solicitation of proposals from PDP, MA–
PD, Cost Plan, Program of All Inclusive
Care for the Elderly (PACE), and EGWP
applicants. The collected information
will be used by CMS to: (1) Ensure that
applicants meet CMS requirements for
offering Part D plans (including network
adequacy, contracting requirements, and
compliance program requirements, as
described in the application), (2)
support the determination of contract
awards. Form Number: CMS–10137
(OMB control number: 0938–0936);
Frequency: Annually; Affected Public:
Private Sector (Business or other forprofits, Not-for-Profit Institutions);
Number of Respondents: 243; Total
Annual Responses: 256; Total Annual
Hours: 2,351.08. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact
Arianne Spaccarelli, at 410–786–5715.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Medicare
Advantage Application—Part C and
1876 Cost Plan Expansion Application
Regulations under 42 CFR 422 (Subpart
K) & 417.400; Use: The Medicare
Prescription Drug, Improvement, and
Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA)
Public Law 108–173 established the
Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
Program (Part D) and made revisions to
the provisions of Medicare Part C,
governing what is now called the
Medicare Advantage (MA) program
(formerly Medicare+Choice). The MMA
directed that important aspects of the
new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
Program under Part D be similar to and
coordinated with regulations for the MA
program. The MMA changes made
managed care more accessible, efficient,
and attractive to beneficiaries seeking
options to meet their needs.
This information collection includes
the process for organizations wishing to
provide healthcare services under MA
plans. These organizations must
complete an application annually (if
required), file a bid, and receive final
approval from CMS. The MA
application process has two options for
applicants that include (1) request for
new MA product or (2) request for
expanding the service area of an existing
product. CMS utilizes the application
process as the means to review, assess
and determine if applicants are
compliant with the current
requirements for participation in the
MA program and to make a decision
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related to contract award. This
collection process is the only
mechanism for organizations to
complete the required MA application
process. CMS will collect and review
information under the solicitation of
Part C applications for the various
health plan product types described in
the Background section above. CMS will
use the information to determine
whether the applicants meet the
requirements to become an MA
organization and are qualified to
provide a particular type of MA plan.
The application process is open to all
health plans that want to participate in
the MA program. The application is
distinct and separate from the bid
process, and CMS issues a
determination on the application prior
to bid submissions, or before the first
Monday in June. Form Number: CMS–
10137 (OMB control number: 0938–
0935); Frequency: Annually; Affected
Public: Private Sector (Business or other
for-profits, Not-for-Profit Institutions);
Number of Respondents: 380; Total
Annual Responses: 400; Total Annual
Hours: 6,106. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Keith
Penn-Jones, at 410–786–3104.)
Dated: August 22, 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–10416 and CMS–
10540]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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
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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 September 26,
2018.
DATES:
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:
Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786–
1326.
ADDRESSES:
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,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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:
Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Reinstatement with change of a
previously approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Blueprint for
Approval of State-Based Health
Insurance Exchanges; Use: All States
(including the 50 States, the Territories,
and the District of Columbia herein
referred to as States) have the
opportunity under Section 1311(b) of
the Affordable Care Act to establish
Exchanges, subject to certification (or
‘‘Approval’’) that the Exchange meets
Federal standards and will be able to
offer health care coverage for the
following plan year, beginning January
1, 2014. The original information
collection request for the State Exchange
Blueprint Data Collection Tool specified
a single reporting tool for all the various
exchange types and was partially paper
based. Subsequent revisions simplified
the tool by having separate collection
tools for each type of exchange and online implementation of the tool to
reduce the burden. This revision
updates the tool to reflect current State
Exchange model options (a State-based
Exchange (SBE) or a State-based
Exchange on the Federal Platform (SBE–
FP,)) program requirements, updated
regulatory requirements promulgated
through the 2017, 2018 and the 2019
Payment Notice, as well as through the
Marketplace Stabilization Rule, and
replaces the requirement for document
and evidence submissions with
attestations across all sections to further
reduce the burden.
Given the innovative nature of
Exchanges and the statutorilyprescribed relationship between the
secretary and States in their
development and operation, it is critical
that the Secretary work closely with
States to provide necessary guidance
and technical assistance to ensure that
States can meet the prescribed
timelines, federal requirements, and
goals of the statute.
States seeking to establish a SBE or
SBE–FP must build an Exchange that
meets the requirements set out in
Section 1311(d) of the Affordable Care
Act and pursuant to CFR 155.105, FFE
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states that seek to operate an SBE or
SBE–FP must complete and submit an
Exchange Blueprint Application. The
Blueprint Application documents that
an Exchange will meet the legal and
operational requirements associated
with the Exchange model a state
chooses to pursue. As part of its
Blueprint submission, a state will also
agree to demonstrating operational
readiness to implement and execute the
required Exchange activities described
in the Blueprint Application. Form
Number: CMS–10416 (OMB control
number: 0938–1172); Frequency: Once;
Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal
governments; Number of Respondents:
21; Total Annual Responses: 7; Total
Annual Hours: 221. (For policy
questions regarding this collection
contact Christy Woods at 301–492–
5140.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection. Title of
Information Collection: Quality
Improvement Strategy Implementation
Plan and Progress Form. Use: Section
1311(c)(1)(E) of the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act requires
qualified health plans (QHPs) offered
through an Exchange must implement a
quality improvement strategy (QIS) as
described in section 1311(g)(1). Section
1311(g)(3) of the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act specifies the
guidelines under Section 1311(g)(2)
shall require the periodic reporting to
the applicable Exchange the activities
that a qualified health plan has
conducted to implement a strategy as
described in section 1311(g)(1). CMS
intends to have eligible QHP issuers
complete the QIS Implementation Plan
and Progress Form annually for initial
certification and subsequent annual
updates of progress in implementation
of their strategy. The form will include
topics to assess an issuer’s compliance
in creating a payment structure that
provides increased reimbursement or
other incentives to improve the health
outcomes of plan enrollees, prevent
hospital readmissions, improve patient
safety and reduce medical errors,
promote wellness and health, and
reduce health and health care
disparities, as described in Section
1311(g)(1) of the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act.
The QIS Implementation Plan and
Progress Form will allow: (1) The
Department of Health & Human Services
(HHS) to evaluate the compliance and
adequacy of QHP issuers’ quality
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improvement efforts, as required by
Section 1311(c) of the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act, and (2) HHS
will use the issuers’ validated
information to evaluate the issuers’
quality improvement strategies for
compliance with the requirements of
Section 1311(g) of the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act. Form Number:
CMS–10540 (OMB Control Number:
0938–1286); Frequency: Annually;
Affected Public: Public sector
(Individuals and Households), Private
sector (Business or other for-profits and
Not-for-profit institutions); Number of
Respondents: 250; Total Annual
Responses: 250; Total Annual Hours:
12,000. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Nidhi Singh Shah
at 301–492–5110).
Dated: August 21, 2018.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
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Administration for Children and
Families
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
Title: Administration for Native
Americans Annual Data Report.
OMB No.: 0970–0475: Renewal.
Description: The Administration for
Native Americans is seeking renewal of
the Annual Data Report (ADR). The
ADR is an annual report to be
completed at the end of every budget
period of an ANA discretionary grant.
The purpose of this information
collection is to annually collect grantee
data on outcome indicators, youth and
elder engagement, partnerships,
community participation, benefits and
lessons learned. At the end of the
project period, ANA will also collect
data on beneficiaries, the overall
achievement of the project goal, and
project sustainability.
This information collection will be
housed in the On-Line Data Collection
(OLDC) with in GrantSolutions.gov.
Respondents: Tribal Government,
Native non-profit organizations, Tribal
Colleges & Universities receiving ANA
discretionary funding.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10416 and CMS-10540]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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 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 September 26, 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: 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,
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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:
Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement with
change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Blueprint for Approval of State-Based Health Insurance
Exchanges; Use: All States (including the 50 States, the Territories,
and the District of Columbia herein referred to as States) have the
opportunity under Section 1311(b) of the Affordable Care Act to
establish Exchanges, subject to certification (or ``Approval'') that
the Exchange meets Federal standards and will be able to offer health
care coverage for the following plan year, beginning January 1, 2014.
The original information collection request for the State Exchange
Blueprint Data Collection Tool specified a single reporting tool for
all the various exchange types and was partially paper based.
Subsequent revisions simplified the tool by having separate collection
tools for each type of exchange and on-line implementation of the tool
to reduce the burden. This revision updates the tool to reflect current
State Exchange model options (a State-based Exchange (SBE) or a State-
based Exchange on the Federal Platform (SBE-FP,)) program requirements,
updated regulatory requirements promulgated through the 2017, 2018 and
the 2019 Payment Notice, as well as through the Marketplace
Stabilization Rule, and replaces the requirement for document and
evidence submissions with attestations across all sections to further
reduce the burden.
Given the innovative nature of Exchanges and the statutorily-
prescribed relationship between the secretary and States in their
development and operation, it is critical that the Secretary work
closely with States to provide necessary guidance and technical
assistance to ensure that States can meet the prescribed timelines,
federal requirements, and goals of the statute.
States seeking to establish a SBE or SBE-FP must build an Exchange
that meets the requirements set out in Section 1311(d) of the
Affordable Care Act and pursuant to CFR 155.105, FFE states that seek
to operate an SBE or SBE-FP must complete and submit an Exchange
Blueprint Application. The Blueprint Application documents that an
Exchange will meet the legal and operational requirements associated
with the Exchange model a state chooses to pursue. As part of its
Blueprint submission, a state will also agree to demonstrating
operational readiness to implement and execute the required Exchange
activities described in the Blueprint Application. Form Number: CMS-
10416 (OMB control number: 0938-1172); Frequency: Once; Affected
Public: State, Local, or Tribal governments; Number of Respondents: 21;
Total Annual Responses: 7; Total Annual Hours: 221. (For policy
questions regarding this collection contact Christy Woods at 301-492-
5140.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection. Title of Information Collection: Quality
Improvement Strategy Implementation Plan and Progress Form. Use:
Section 1311(c)(1)(E) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
requires qualified health plans (QHPs) offered through an Exchange must
implement a quality improvement strategy (QIS) as described in section
1311(g)(1). Section 1311(g)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act specifies the guidelines under Section 1311(g)(2) shall
require the periodic reporting to the applicable Exchange the
activities that a qualified health plan has conducted to implement a
strategy as described in section 1311(g)(1). CMS intends to have
eligible QHP issuers complete the QIS Implementation Plan and Progress
Form annually for initial certification and subsequent annual updates
of progress in implementation of their strategy. The form will include
topics to assess an issuer's compliance in creating a payment structure
that provides increased reimbursement or other incentives to improve
the health outcomes of plan enrollees, prevent hospital readmissions,
improve patient safety and reduce medical errors, promote wellness and
health, and reduce health and health care disparities, as described in
Section 1311(g)(1) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
The QIS Implementation Plan and Progress Form will allow: (1) The
Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to evaluate the compliance
and adequacy of QHP issuers' quality improvement efforts, as required
by Section 1311(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,
and (2) HHS will use the issuers' validated information to evaluate the
issuers' quality improvement strategies for compliance with the
requirements of Section 1311(g) of the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act. Form Number: CMS-10540 (OMB Control Number: 0938-
1286); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Public sector (Individuals
and Households), Private sector (Business or other for-profits and Not-
for-profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 250; Total Annual
Responses: 250; Total Annual Hours: 12,000. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Nidhi Singh Shah at 301-492-5110).
Dated: August 21, 2018.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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