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Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, HHS.
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following meeting.
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as amended, and the Determination of
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pursuant to Public Law 92–463. The
grant applications and the discussions
could disclose confidential trade secrets
or commercial property such as
patentable material, and personal
information concerning individuals
associated with the grant applications,
the disclosure of which would
constitute a clearly unwarranted
invasion of personal privacy.
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and Injury Prevention and Control Special
Emphasis Panel (SEP)—RFA–OH–19–002,
NIOSH Occupational Safety and Health
Surveillance Collaboration, Education and
Translation Special Emphasis Panel.
Date: April 11, 2019.
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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
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Comments on the collection(s) of
information must be received by the
OMB desk officer by March 18, 2019.
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
website address at https://www.cms.gov/
Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/
PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing.html
1. Email your request, including your
address, phone number, OMB number,
and CMS document identifier, to
Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov.
2. Call the Reports Clearance Office at
(410) 786–1326.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William N. 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. Title of Information Collection:
Electronic Visit Verification Compliance
Survey; Type of Information Collection
Request: New collection (request for a
new OMB control number); Use: This
collection entails an electronic webbased survey that will allow states to
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self-report their progress in
implementing electronic visit
verification (EVV) for personal care
services (PCS) and home health care
services (HHCS), as required by section
1903(l) of the Social Security Act. CMS
will use the survey data to assess states’
compliance with section 1903(l) of the
Act and levy Federal Medical
Assistance Percentage (FMAP)
reductions where necessary as required
by 1903(l) of the Act. Data collection
will begin in November 2019 and will
end when all states have fully
implemented EVV systems according to
the requirements specified at section
1903(l) of the Act.
The survey will be disseminated to all
51 state Medicaid agencies (including
the District of Columbia) and the
Medicaid agencies of five US territories.
States will be required to complete the
survey in order to demonstrate that they
are complaint with Section 1903(l) of
the Act by reporting on their EVV
implementation status for PCS provided
under sections 1905(a)(24), 1915(c),
1915(i), 1915(j), 1915(k), and Section
1115 of the Act; and HHCS provided
under 1905(a)(7) of the Act or under a
demonstration project or waiver (e.g.,
1915(c) or 1115 of the Act).
The survey will be a live form,
meaning states will have the ability to
update their 1903(l) compliance status
on a continuous basis. As FMAP
reductions are assigned quarterly per
1903(l) of the Act, states who are not in
compliance will be asked to review their
survey information on a quarterly basis
to ensure it is up-to-date and to update
their survey responses as needed until
they come into compliance.
The survey instrument has been
revised subsequent to the publication of
the 30-day notice (October 5, 2018; 83
FR 50381). Form Number: CMS–10680
(OMB control number: 0938-New);
Frequency: On occasion; Affected
Public: State, Local, or Tribal
Governments; Number of Respondents:
56; Number of Responses: 336; Total
Annual Hours: 504. (For questions
regarding this collection contact Ryan
Shannahan at 410–786–0295.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Home Health
Change of Care Notice; Use: The
purpose of the Home Health Change of
Care Notice (HHCCN) is to notify
original Medicare beneficiaries
receiving home health care benefits of
plan of care changes. Home health
agencies (HHAs) are required to provide
written notice to Original Medicare
beneficiaries under various
circumstances involving the reduction
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or termination of items and/or services
consistent with Home Health Agencies
Conditions of Participation (COPs).
The home health COP requirements
are set forth in § 1891[42 U.S.C.
1395bbb] of the Social Security Act (the
Act). The implementing regulations
under 42 CFR 484.10(c) specify that
Medicare patients receiving HHA
services have rights. The patient has the
right to be informed, in advance about
the care to be furnished, and of any
changes in the care to be furnished. The
HHA must advise the patient in advance
of the disciplines that will furnish care,
and the frequency of visits proposed to
be furnished. The HHA must advise the
patient in advance of any change in the
plan of care before the change is made.’’
Notification is required for covered
and non-covered services listed in the
plan of care (POC).The beneficiary will
use the information provided to decide
whether or not to pursue alternative
options to continue receiving the care
noted on the HHCCN. Form Number:
CMS–10180 (OMB control number:
0938–0988); Frequency: Reporting—
Annually; Affected Public: State, Local
or Tribal governments; Number of
Respondents: 12,149; Total Annual
Responses: 13,640,524; Total Annual
Hours: 908,459. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Jennifer
McCormick at 410–786–2852.)
3. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Data Collection
to Support Eligibility Determinations for
Insurance Affordability Programs and
Enrollment through Affordable
Insurance Exchanges, Medicaid and
Children’s Health Insurance Program
Agencies; Use: Information collected by
the Marketplace, Medicaid or CHIP
agency will be used to determine
eligibility for coverage through the
Marketplace and insurance affordability
programs (i.e., Medicaid, CHIP, and
advance payment of the premium tax
credits), and assist consumers in
enrolling in a QHP if eligible.
Applicants include anyone who may be
eligible for coverage through any of
these programs.
The Marketplace verifies the
information provided on the
application, communicates with the
applicant or his/her authorized
representative and subsequently
provides the information to the health
plan selected by the applicant so that it
can enroll him/her in a QHP. The
Marketplace also uses the information
provided in support of its ongoing
operations, including activities such as
verifying continued eligibility for all
programs, processing appeals, reporting
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on and managing the insurance
affordability programs for eligible
individuals, performing oversight and
quality control activities, combatting
fraud, and responding to any concerns
about the security or confidentiality of
the information. Form Number: CMS–
10440 (OMB control number: 0938–
1191); Frequency: Annually; Affected
Public: Private Sector (Business or other
for-profits, Not-for-Profit Institutions);
Number of Respondents: 4,662,000;
Total Annual Responses: 4,662,000;
Total Annual Hours: 946,386. (For
policy questions regarding this
collection contact Anne Pesto at 410–
786–3492.)
Dated: February 8, 2019.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office
of Strategic Operations and Regulatory
Affairs.
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[Document Identifiers: CMS–R–284, CMS–
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Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services.
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.
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Comments must be received by
April 15, 2019.
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 lll, 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
website address at https://www.cms.gov/
Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/
PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing.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 N. Parham at (410) 786–4669.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
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–284 Transformed—Medicaid
Statistical Information System (T–
MSIS)
CMS–R–305 External Quality Review
(EQR) of Medicaid Managed Care
Organizations (MCOs) and Supporting
Regulations
CMS–10455 Report of a Hospital Death
Associated with Restraint or
Seclusion
CMS–10520 Marketplace Quality
Standards
Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520), federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management
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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: Transformed—
Medicaid Statistical Information System
(T–MSIS); Use: The data reported in T–
MSIS are used by federal, state, and
local officials, as well as by private
researchers and corporations to monitor
past and projected future trends in the
Medicaid program. The data provide the
only national level information
available on enrollees, beneficiaries, and
expenditures. It also provides the only
national level information available on
Medicaid utilization. The information is
the basis for analyses and for cost
savings estimates for the Department’s
cost sharing legislative initiatives to
Congress. The collected data are also
crucial to our actuarial forecasts. Form
Number: CMS–R–284 (OMB control
number: 0938–0345); Frequency:
Quarterly and monthly; Affected Public:
State, Local, or Tribal Governments;
Number of Respondents: 55; Total
Annual Responses: 660; Total Annual
Hours: 6,600. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Connie
Gibson at 410–786–0755.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: External Quality
Review (EQR) of Medicaid Managed
Care Organizations (MCOs) and
Supporting Regulations; Use: State
agencies must provide to the external
quality review organization (EQRO)
information obtained through methods
consistent with the protocols specified
by CMS. This information is used by the
EQRO to determine the quality of care
furnished by an MCO. Since the EQR
results are made available to the general
public, this allows Medicaid/CHIP
enrollees and potential enrollees to
make informed choices regarding the
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10680, CSM-10180 and CMS-10440]
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 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.
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DATES: Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by
the OMB desk officer by March 18, 2019.
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 website address at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html
1. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB
number, and CMS document identifier, to Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov.
2. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William N. 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. Title of Information Collection: Electronic Visit Verification
Compliance Survey; Type of Information Collection Request: New
collection (request for a new OMB control number); Use: This collection
entails an electronic web-based survey that will allow states to self-
report their progress in implementing electronic visit verification
(EVV) for personal care services (PCS) and home health care services
(HHCS), as required by section 1903(l) of the Social Security Act. CMS
will use the survey data to assess states' compliance with section
1903(l) of the Act and levy Federal Medical Assistance Percentage
(FMAP) reductions where necessary as required by 1903(l) of the Act.
Data collection will begin in November 2019 and will end when all
states have fully implemented EVV systems according to the requirements
specified at section 1903(l) of the Act.
The survey will be disseminated to all 51 state Medicaid agencies
(including the District of Columbia) and the Medicaid agencies of five
US territories. States will be required to complete the survey in order
to demonstrate that they are complaint with Section 1903(l) of the Act
by reporting on their EVV implementation status for PCS provided under
sections 1905(a)(24), 1915(c), 1915(i), 1915(j), 1915(k), and Section
1115 of the Act; and HHCS provided under 1905(a)(7) of the Act or under
a demonstration project or waiver (e.g., 1915(c) or 1115 of the Act).
The survey will be a live form, meaning states will have the
ability to update their 1903(l) compliance status on a continuous
basis. As FMAP reductions are assigned quarterly per 1903(l) of the
Act, states who are not in compliance will be asked to review their
survey information on a quarterly basis to ensure it is up-to-date and
to update their survey responses as needed until they come into
compliance.
The survey instrument has been revised subsequent to the
publication of the 30-day notice (October 5, 2018; 83 FR 50381). Form
Number: CMS-10680 (OMB control number: 0938-New); Frequency: On
occasion; Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number
of Respondents: 56; Number of Responses: 336; Total Annual Hours: 504.
(For questions regarding this collection contact Ryan Shannahan at 410-
786-0295.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Home Health
Change of Care Notice; Use: The purpose of the Home Health Change of
Care Notice (HHCCN) is to notify original Medicare beneficiaries
receiving home health care benefits of plan of care changes. Home
health agencies (HHAs) are required to provide written notice to
Original Medicare beneficiaries under various circumstances involving
the reduction or termination of items and/or services consistent with
Home Health Agencies Conditions of Participation (COPs).
The home health COP requirements are set forth in Sec. 1891[42
U.S.C. 1395bbb] of the Social Security Act (the Act). The implementing
regulations under 42 CFR 484.10(c) specify that Medicare patients
receiving HHA services have rights. The patient has the right to be
informed, in advance about the care to be furnished, and of any changes
in the care to be furnished. The HHA must advise the patient in advance
of the disciplines that will furnish care, and the frequency of visits
proposed to be furnished. The HHA must advise the patient in advance of
any change in the plan of care before the change is made.''
Notification is required for covered and non-covered services
listed in the plan of care (POC).The beneficiary will use the
information provided to decide whether or not to pursue alternative
options to continue receiving the care noted on the HHCCN. Form Number:
CMS-10180 (OMB control number: 0938-0988); Frequency: Reporting--
Annually; Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal governments; Number
of Respondents: 12,149; Total Annual Responses: 13,640,524; Total
Annual Hours: 908,459. (For policy questions regarding this collection
contact Jennifer McCormick at 410-786-2852.)
3. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Data Collection
to Support Eligibility Determinations for Insurance Affordability
Programs and Enrollment through Affordable Insurance Exchanges,
Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Agencies; Use:
Information collected by the Marketplace, Medicaid or CHIP agency will
be used to determine eligibility for coverage through the Marketplace
and insurance affordability programs (i.e., Medicaid, CHIP, and advance
payment of the premium tax credits), and assist consumers in enrolling
in a QHP if eligible. Applicants include anyone who may be eligible for
coverage through any of these programs.
The Marketplace verifies the information provided on the
application, communicates with the applicant or his/her authorized
representative and subsequently provides the information to the health
plan selected by the applicant so that it can enroll him/her in a QHP.
The Marketplace also uses the information provided in support of its
ongoing operations, including activities such as verifying continued
eligibility for all programs, processing appeals, reporting
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on and managing the insurance affordability programs for eligible
individuals, performing oversight and quality control activities,
combatting fraud, and responding to any concerns about the security or
confidentiality of the information. Form Number: CMS-10440 (OMB control
number: 0938-1191); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Private
Sector (Business or other for-profits, Not-for-Profit Institutions);
Number of Respondents: 4,662,000; Total Annual Responses: 4,662,000;
Total Annual Hours: 946,386. (For policy questions regarding this
collection contact Anne Pesto at 410-786-3492.)
Dated: February 8, 2019.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2019-02235 Filed 2-13-19; 8:45 am]
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