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between the Office of Management and
Budget Evidence Team and GSA’s
Office of Evaluation Sciences, this study
is also guided by leadership from the
White House ARP Implementation
Team, who participate on the Steering
Committee, as well as a team of agency
experts across the Federal Government.
To build evidence in support of the
study goals, this project includes a
series of up to five in-depth, crosscutting evaluations of selected ARP
programs or recipient communities of
multiple ARP program investments with
shared outcomes, common approaches,
or overlapping recipient groups. These
evaluations will be selected based on
program, population, place, community,
or a combination of these factors. A
mixed-methods approach is anticipated
in order to ensure that appropriate
attention is paid to context and that data
collection and analysis methods reflect
the complexity of program
implementation and address the specific
evaluation questions identified through
the ongoing planning and consultation
process.
The ARP National Evaluation will use
a multiple-phased approach for this
proposed information collection
activity. In Phase 1 (current request) the
research team seeks approval to carry
out consultations with the relevant state
and local agencies, community-based
organizations, and program participants,
including the formal recruitment
process to establish community
advisory boards for each of the planned
in-depth evaluations.
Under subsequent phases of the
request, the project will update the
information collection request for the
instruments tailored to each in-depth
evaluation, to reflect the specific
evaluation design, information
collection methods and instruments,
and associated burden. The proposed
information collection activities cover
mixed-method approaches to implement
primarily outcome and process
evaluations. Data collection activities
for these studies may include: (1)
interviews with program administrators
and staff; (2) focus groups, (3) short
surveys of program participants and/or
eligible non-participants, and (4) data
requests.
Respondents: State and local program
administrators, program staff,
community-based program partners, and
individuals who participate or are
eligible to participate in the relevant
ARP programs.
approximately 15 state and/or local
program administrators or
representatives from community-based
organizations, recruit up to 9
participants for the community advisory
boards (CAB) for each study, and
initiate CAB meetings.
The anticipated information
collections to be undertaken in Phase 2,
for each of up to 5 evaluations, are
expected to vary in their approaches to
data collection and sample size. The
estimate provided here anticipates that
each of the evaluations may collect and
analyze information from:
approximately 5 program administrator
interviews, 2 90-minute focus groups
with program recipients (8 participants
each), 1 brief survey of program
recipients (sample of about 500 each),
and 2 requests for extant administrative
or implementation datasets. The
subsequent information collection
requests will describe the specific study
design and associated burden for each
evaluation.
Total respondents: 2,815.
Total annual responses: 18.
Average burden hours per response:
1.43.
Total Burden Hours: 1,385.
C. Public Comments
Public comments are particularly
invited on: Whether this collection of
information is necessary, whether it will
have practical utility; whether our
estimate of the public burden of this
collection of information is accurate,
and based on valid assumptions and
methodology; ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and ways in
which we can minimize the burden of
the collection of information on those
who are to respond, through the use of
appropriate technological collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology.
Lesley Briante,
Deputy Chief Information Officer.
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B. Annual Burden Estimates
The estimates below are based on the
assumption that for each of up to 5
evaluations, we will consult with
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: Document Identifiers:
CMS–10453 and CMS–10592]
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 January 8, 2024.
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, please access the CMS PRA
website by copying and pasting the
following web address into your web
browser: https://www.cms.gov/
Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/
PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing.
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: Reinstatement with change of
the previously approved collection;
Title of Information Collection:
Medicare Advantage and Prescription
Drug Programs: Part C and Part D
Explanation of Benefits; Use: Sections
1852(k)(2)(C)(i) and 1860D–(4)(a)(4) of
the Act give CMS authority to require
EOBs in MA and Part D, respectively.
Corresponding MA and Part D
regulations at 42 CFR 422.111(k) and
423.128(e) further specify the
requirements to provide a written EOB
directly to enrollees following their use
of benefits.
These requirements and the CMS
model documents help ensure that MA
and Part D enrollees receive consistent
and timely information about costs
associated with their medical claims.
Part C and Part D EOBs allow enrollees
to track their out-of-pocket expenses
and benefit utilization in relation to
their plan’s deductible and out-ofpocket threshold. This customized
information positions enrollees to make
informed decisions about their
healthcare options. It also enables them
to make a more practical use of the
information found in plans’ Annual
Notice of Change and Evidence of
Coverage documents, as well as
information available through tools such
as the Medicare Plan Finder.
MAOs and Part D sponsors use the
model documents attached to this
information collection to set up the EOB
templates in their systems and ensure
that EOBs conform with the
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requirements at 42 CFR 422.111(k) and
423.128(e). MAOs and Part D sponsors
populate EOBs to reflect individual
enrollee benefits under the plan. CMS
issues model EOBs annually through the
Health Plan Management System
(HPMS). Form Number: CMS–10453
(OMB control number: 0938–1228);
Frequency: Monthly; Affected Public:
Private Sector, Business or other forprofits and Not-for-profit institutions;
Number of Respondents: 1,065; Total
Annual Responses: 1,065; Total Annual
Hours: 10,650. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Valerie
Yingling at 667–290–8657.)
2. Type of Information Collection
Request: Extension of a currently
collection; Title of Information
Collection: Establishment of Exchanges
and Qualified Health Plans; Exchange
Standards for Employers; Use: Section
1321(a) requires HHS to issue
regulations setting standards for meeting
the requirements under title I of the
Affordable Care Act including the
offering of Qualified Health Plans
(QHPs) through the Exchanges. On
March 27, 2012, HHS published the rule
CMS–9989–F: Establishment of
Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans;
Exchange Standards for Employers. The
Exchange rule contains provisions that
mandate reporting and data collections
necessary to ensure that health
insurance issuers are meeting the
requirements of the Affordable Care Act.
These information collection
requirements are set forth in 45 CFR
part 156. The reporting requirements
and data collection in the Exchange rule
address minimum requirements that
health insurance issuers must meet in
order to comply with provisions in the
Affordable Care Act with respect to
participation in a State-based or the
federally-facilitated Exchange (FFE).
Information collected by the
Exchanges or Medicaid and CHIP
agencies will be used to determine
eligibility for coverage through the
Exchange and insurance affordability
programs (i.e., Medicaid, CHIP, and
advance payment of the premium tax
credits); evaluate how CMS can best
communicate eligibility and enrollment
updates to issuers; and assist consumers
in enrolling in a QHP if eligible.
Applicants include anyone who may be
eligible for coverage through any of
these programs. Form Number: CMS–
10592 (OMB control number: 0938–
1341); Frequency: Annually; Affected
Public: Private Sector: Business or other
for-profits; Number of Respondents:
302; Number of Responses: 302; Total
Annual Hours: 148,584. (For policy
questions regarding this collection,
contact Anne Pesto at 410–786–3492.)
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Dated: December 5, 2023.
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–10387]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
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
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
February 6, 2024.
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.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: Document Identifiers: CMS-10453 and CMS-10592]
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 January 8, 2024.
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, please access
the CMS PRA website by copying and pasting the following web address
into your web browser: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.
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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: Reinstatement with
change of the previously approved collection; Title of Information
Collection: Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Programs: Part C
and Part D Explanation of Benefits; Use: Sections 1852(k)(2)(C)(i) and
1860D-(4)(a)(4) of the Act give CMS authority to require EOBs in MA and
Part D, respectively. Corresponding MA and Part D regulations at 42 CFR
422.111(k) and 423.128(e) further specify the requirements to provide a
written EOB directly to enrollees following their use of benefits.
These requirements and the CMS model documents help ensure that MA
and Part D enrollees receive consistent and timely information about
costs associated with their medical claims. Part C and Part D EOBs
allow enrollees to track their out-of-pocket expenses and benefit
utilization in relation to their plan's deductible and out-of-pocket
threshold. This customized information positions enrollees to make
informed decisions about their healthcare options. It also enables them
to make a more practical use of the information found in plans' Annual
Notice of Change and Evidence of Coverage documents, as well as
information available through tools such as the Medicare Plan Finder.
MAOs and Part D sponsors use the model documents attached to this
information collection to set up the EOB templates in their systems and
ensure that EOBs conform with the requirements at 42 CFR 422.111(k) and
423.128(e). MAOs and Part D sponsors populate EOBs to reflect
individual enrollee benefits under the plan. CMS issues model EOBs
annually through the Health Plan Management System (HPMS). Form Number:
CMS-10453 (OMB control number: 0938-1228); Frequency: Monthly; Affected
Public: Private Sector, Business or other for-profits and Not-for-
profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 1,065; Total Annual
Responses: 1,065; Total Annual Hours: 10,650. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Valerie Yingling at 667-290-8657.)
2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
collection; Title of Information Collection: Establishment of Exchanges
and Qualified Health Plans; Exchange Standards for Employers; Use:
Section 1321(a) requires HHS to issue regulations setting standards for
meeting the requirements under title I of the Affordable Care Act
including the offering of Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) through the
Exchanges. On March 27, 2012, HHS published the rule CMS-9989-F:
Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans; Exchange
Standards for Employers. The Exchange rule contains provisions that
mandate reporting and data collections necessary to ensure that health
insurance issuers are meeting the requirements of the Affordable Care
Act. These information collection requirements are set forth in 45 CFR
part 156. The reporting requirements and data collection in the
Exchange rule address minimum requirements that health insurance
issuers must meet in order to comply with provisions in the Affordable
Care Act with respect to participation in a State-based or the
federally-facilitated Exchange (FFE).
Information collected by the Exchanges or Medicaid and CHIP
agencies will be used to determine eligibility for coverage through the
Exchange and insurance affordability programs (i.e., Medicaid, CHIP,
and advance payment of the premium tax credits); evaluate how CMS can
best communicate eligibility and enrollment updates to issuers; and
assist consumers in enrolling in a QHP if eligible. Applicants include
anyone who may be eligible for coverage through any of these programs.
Form Number: CMS-10592 (OMB control number: 0938-1341); Frequency:
Annually; Affected Public: Private Sector: Business or other for-
profits; Number of Respondents: 302; Number of Responses: 302; Total
Annual Hours: 148,584. (For policy questions regarding this collection,
contact Anne Pesto at 410-786-3492.)
Dated: December 5, 2023.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
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