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respondents other than their time. The
estimated annual burden hours are 405.
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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Acting Chief, Information Collection Review
Office, Office of Scientific Integrity, Office
of the Associate Director for Science, Office
of the Director, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: CMS–10137 and CMS–
10237]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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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
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 must be received by
October 26, 2018.
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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,
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’ 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) 786–1326.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
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–10137 Solicitation for
Applications for Medicare
Prescription Drug Plan 2020 Contracts
CMS–10237 Medicare Advantage
Application—Part C and 1876 Cost
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burden per
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15/60
Plan Expansion Application
Regulations under 42 CFR 422
(Subpart K) & 417.400
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: Solicitation for
Applications for Medicare Prescription
Drug Plan 2020 Contracts; Use: Coverage
for the prescription drug benefit is
provided through contracted
prescription drug plans (PDPs) or
through Medicare Advantage (MA)
plans that offer integrated prescription
drug and health care coverage (MA–PD
plans). Cost Plans that are regulated
under Section 1876 of the Social
Security Act, and Employer Group
Waiver Plans (EGWP) may also provide
a Part D benefit. Organizations wishing
to provide services under the
Prescription Drug Benefit Program must
complete an application, negotiate rates,
and receive final approval from CMS.
Existing Part D Sponsors may also
expand their contracted service area by
completing the Service Area Expansion
(SAE) application.
Collection of this information is
mandated in Part D of the Medicare
Prescription Drug, Improvement, and
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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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10137 and CMS-10237]
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 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 must be received by October 26, 2018.
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, 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' 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) 786-1326.
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-10137 Solicitation for Applications for Medicare Prescription Drug
Plan 2020 Contracts
CMS-10237 Medicare Advantage Application--Part C and 1876 Cost Plan
Expansion Application Regulations under 42 CFR 422 (Subpart K) &
417.400
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: Solicitation for
Applications for Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 2020 Contracts; Use:
Coverage for the prescription drug benefit is provided through
contracted prescription drug plans (PDPs) or through Medicare Advantage
(MA) plans that offer integrated prescription drug and health care
coverage (MA-PD plans). Cost Plans that are regulated under Section
1876 of the Social Security Act, and Employer Group Waiver Plans (EGWP)
may also provide a Part D benefit. Organizations wishing to provide
services under the Prescription Drug Benefit Program must complete an
application, negotiate rates, and receive final approval from CMS.
Existing Part D Sponsors may also expand their contracted service area
by completing the Service Area Expansion (SAE) application.
Collection of this information is mandated in Part D of the
Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and
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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 for-profits, 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
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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