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requirement, CMS is publishing this
notice.
Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Coverage of
Certain Preventive Services Under the
Affordable Care Act; Use: The 2018 final
regulations titled ‘‘Religious Exemptions
and Accommodations for Coverage of
Certain Preventive Services Under the
Affordable Care Act’’ (83 FR 57536) and
‘‘Moral Exemptions and
Accommodations for Coverage of
Certain Preventive Services Under the
Affordable Care Act’’ (83 FR 57592)
expand exemptions for religious beliefs
and moral convictions for certain
entities or individuals whose health
plans may otherwise be subject to a
mandate of contraceptive coverage
through guidance issued pursuant to the
Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Act. The final regulations extend the
exemption to health insurance issuers
that hold religious or moral objections
in certain circumstances, as well as to
additional categories of group health
plan sponsors.
The 2018 final regulations also leave
the accommodation process in place as
an optional process for objecting entities
who wish to use it, and expand the
categories of group health plan sponsors
that may avail themselves of the
accommodation. To avoid contracting,
arranging, paying, or referring for
contraceptive coverage, an organization
seeking to be treated as an eligible
organization may self-certify (by using
EBSA Form 700), prior to the beginning
of the first plan year to which an
accommodation is to apply, that it meets
the definition of an eligible
organization. The eligible organization
must provide a copy of its selfcertification to each health insurance
issuer that would otherwise provide
such coverage in connection with the
health plan (for insured group health
plans or student health insurance
coverage). The issuer that receives the
self-certification must provide separate
payments for contraceptive services for
plan participants and beneficiaries (or
students and dependents). For a selfinsured group health plan, the selfcertification must be provided to its
third party administrator. An eligible
organization may submit a notification
to HHS as an alternative to submitting
EBSA Form 700 to the eligible
organization’s health insurance issuer or
third party administrator. A health
insurance issuer or third party
administrator providing or arranging
payments for contraceptive services for
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participants and beneficiaries in plans
(or student enrollees and covered
dependents in student health insurance
coverage) of eligible organizations must
provide a written notice to such plan
participants and beneficiaries (or such
student enrollees and covered
dependents) informing them of the
availability of such payments.
Under the 2018 final regulations,
eligible organizations can revoke the
accommodation process if participants
and beneficiaries (or student enrollees
and covered dependents) receive
written notice of such revocation from
the issuer or third party administrator,
and such revocation will be effective on
the first day of the first plan year that
begins on or after thirty days after the
date of revocation. Final regulations
were published in the Federal Register
on July 14, 2015 (80 FR 41318) under
which qualifying closely held, for-profit
entities may avail themselves of the
accommodation. Previously, this
accommodation had been available only
to non-profit eligible organizations. The
2015 final regulations also finalized the
2014 interim final regulations that
permit an eligible organization to notify
HHS directly that it will not contract,
arrange, pay, or refer for all or a subset
of contraceptive services. These
information collection requirements
(ICRs) are intended for use under
whichever accommodation process is in
effect at the time an entity avails of it
(for example, the 2018 final regulations,
or the 2015 final regulations). HHS will
only implement the ICRs under
regulations that are legally in effect at
the time the ICRs are used. Form
Number: CMS–10653 (OMB Control
number 0938–1344); Frequency: On
Occasion; Affected Public: Private
Sector; Number of Respondents: 60;
Number of Responses: 595,312; Total
Annual Hours: 72. (For policy questions
regarding this collection, contact Usree
Bandyopadhyay at 410–786–6650.)
Dated: August 2, 2021.
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–10775]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services, Health and Human
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
(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.
SUMMARY:
Comments on the collection(s) of
information must be received by the
OMB desk officer by September 7, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting
‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function.
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/
PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing.html.
DATES:
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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: New collection (Request for a
new OMB control number); Title of
Information Collection: Medicare
Severity Diagnosis Related Groups
Reclassification Request (MS–DRGs);
Use: Section 1886(d)(4) of the Act
establishes a classification system,
referred to as DRGs, for inpatient
discharges and adjusts payments under
the IPPS based on appropriate weighting
factors assigned to each MS–DRG.
Section 1886(d)(4)(C)(i) of the Act
specifies adjustments to the
classification and weighting factors
shall occur ‘‘at least annually to reflect
changes in treatment patterns,
technology, and other factors which
may change the relative use of hospital
resources.’’
The requests are evaluated in the
Division of Coding and DRGs (DCDRG)
by the DRG and Coding Team and the
clinical advisors (medical officers) in
both the Technology, Coding and
Pricing Group (TCPG) and the Hospital
and Ambulatory Policy Group (HAPG),
along with the CMS contractor(s). This
team participates via conference calls in
the review of MedPAR claims data to
analyze and perform clinical review of
the requested changes. Based on the
examination of claims data and clinical
judgment, the team provides
recommendations to CMS and HHS
leadership for proposed changes. Per the
statue, proposed MS–DRG changes and
payment adjustments must go through
notice and comment rulemaking giving
the opportunity for the public to
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comment. Finalized MS–DRG changes
are effective with discharges on and
after October 1, consistent with the
beginning of the fiscal year. CMS makes
the updated MS–DRG Grouper software
and related materials that reflects the
changes available to the public for free
via download at: https://www.cms.gov/
Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-ServicePayment/AcuteInpatientPPS/MS-DRGClassifications-and-Software.
When an application is submitted in
MEARISTM, the DRG and Coding Team
in DCDRG will have instant access to
the application request and
accompanying materials to facilitate a
more-timely review of the request,
including the ability to efficiently
inform other team members involved in
the process that information is available
for their review and input. Form
Number: CMS–10775 (OMB control
number 0938–New); Frequency:
Occasionally; Affected Public: Private
Sector, Business or other for-profits,
Not-for-profits institutions; Number of
Respondents: 50; Total Annual
Responses: 50; Total Annual Hours:
48,000. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact Marilu Hue at
410–786–4510.)
Dated: August 3, 2021.
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
Indian Health Service
Request for Public Comment: 60 Day
Notice for Extension of the Indian
Health Service Loan Repayment
Program (LRP)
Indian Health Service, HHS.
Notice and request for
comments. Request for extension of
approval.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Indian Health Service (IHS) invites the
general public to take this opportunity
to comment on the information
collection Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) Control Number 0917–
0014, titled, ‘‘IHS Loan Repayment
Program (LRP).’’
DATES: Consideration will be given to all
comments received by October 5, 2021.
ADDRESSES: For Comments: Submit
comments to Jackie Santiago by one of
the following methods:
SUMMARY:
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• Email: Jackie.Santiago@ihs.gov.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be made available to the
public by publishing them in the 30 day
Federal Register notice for this
information collection. For this reason,
please do not include information of a
confidential nature, such as sensitive
personal information or proprietary
information. If comments are submitted
via email, the email address will be
automatically captured and included as
part of the comment that is placed in the
public docket and made available on the
internet. Please note that responses to
this public comment request containing
any routine notice about the
confidentiality of the communication
will be treated as public comments that
may be made available to the public
notwithstanding the inclusion of the
routine notice.
A copy of the draft supporting
statement is available at
www.regulations.gov (see Docket ID
(IHS_FRDOC_0001)).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
request additional information, please
contact Evonne Bennett, Information
Collection Clearance Officer at:
Evonne.Bennett@ihs.gov or 301–443–
4750.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
previously approved information
collection project was last published in
the Federal Register (83 FR 6601) on
February 14, 2018, and allowed 30 days
for public comment. No public
comment was received in response to
the notice. This notice announces our
intent to submit this collection, which
expires November 30, 2021, to OMB for
approval of an extension and solicit
comments on specific aspects for the
proposed information collection.
The IHS is submitting the proposed
information collection to OMB for
review, as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, as amended, and
its implementing regulations. This
notice is soliciting comments from
members of the public and affected
agencies as required by 44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)
concerning the proposed collection of
information to: (1) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; (2) Evaluate the
accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) Enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and (4) Minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond; including
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10775]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human
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.
DATES: Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by
the OMB desk officer by September 7, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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.
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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: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection:
Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups Reclassification Request
(MS-DRGs); Use: Section 1886(d)(4) of the Act establishes a
classification system, referred to as DRGs, for inpatient discharges
and adjusts payments under the IPPS based on appropriate weighting
factors assigned to each MS-DRG. Section 1886(d)(4)(C)(i) of the Act
specifies adjustments to the classification and weighting factors shall
occur ``at least annually to reflect changes in treatment patterns,
technology, and other factors which may change the relative use of
hospital resources.''
The requests are evaluated in the Division of Coding and DRGs
(DCDRG) by the DRG and Coding Team and the clinical advisors (medical
officers) in both the Technology, Coding and Pricing Group (TCPG) and
the Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group (HAPG), along with the CMS
contractor(s). This team participates via conference calls in the
review of MedPAR claims data to analyze and perform clinical review of
the requested changes. Based on the examination of claims data and
clinical judgment, the team provides recommendations to CMS and HHS
leadership for proposed changes. Per the statue, proposed MS-DRG
changes and payment adjustments must go through notice and comment
rulemaking giving the opportunity for the public to comment. Finalized
MS-DRG changes are effective with discharges on and after October 1,
consistent with the beginning of the fiscal year. CMS makes the updated
MS-DRG Grouper software and related materials that reflects the changes
available to the public for free via download at: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/AcuteInpatientPPS/MS-DRG-Classifications-and-Software.
When an application is submitted in MEARISTM, the DRG
and Coding Team in DCDRG will have instant access to the application
request and accompanying materials to facilitate a more-timely review
of the request, including the ability to efficiently inform other team
members involved in the process that information is available for their
review and input. Form Number: CMS-10775 (OMB control number 0938-New);
Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector, Business or
other for-profits, Not-for-profits institutions; Number of Respondents:
50; Total Annual Responses: 50; Total Annual Hours: 48,000. (For policy
questions regarding this collection contact Marilu Hue at 410-786-
4510.)
Dated: August 3, 2021.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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