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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
[Document Identifier: CMS–10137]
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.
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SUMMARY:
Comments on the collection(s) of
information must be received by the
OMB desk officer by December 2, 2024.
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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.
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: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of
Information Collection: Solicitation for
Applications for Medicare Prescription
Drug Plan 2026 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,
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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
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: Yearly; Affected Public:
Private Sector, Business or other forprofits and Not for profits institution;
Number of Respondents: 821; Number
of Responses: 424; Total Annual Hours:
1,809. (For policy questions regarding
this collection contact April Forsythe at
410–786–8493.)
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Division of Information Collections
and Regulatory Impacts, 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–379]
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
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10137]
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 December 2, 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.
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: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Solicitation for
Applications for Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 2026 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 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: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector,
Business or other for-profits and Not for profits institution; Number
of Respondents: 821; Number of Responses: 424; Total Annual Hours:
1,809. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact April
Forsythe at 410-786-8493.)
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts,
Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.
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