[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 154 (Thursday, August 9, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41879-41880]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-19955]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10048]


Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements 
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

AGENCY: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, HHS.
    In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid 
Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing 
the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. 
Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden 
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, 
including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility 
of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of 
the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology to minimize the information 
collection burden.
    We are, however, requesting an emergency review of the information 
collection referenced below. In compliance with the requirement of 
section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we have 
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following 
requirements for emergency review. We are requesting an emergency 
review because the collection of this information is needed before the 
expiration of the normal time limits under OMB's regulations at 5 CFR 
Part 1320. This is necessary to ensure compliance with an initiative of 
the Administration. We cannot reasonably comply with the normal 
clearance procedures because of an unanticipated event and possible 
public harm.
    This Health Insurance Flexibility and Accountability (HIFA) Section 
1115 Model Demonstration will enable states to use Medicaid and SCHIP 
funds in concert with private health insurance options to expand 
coverage to low-income uninsured individuals, with a focus on those 
with income at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. The 
model demonstration application will facilitate State efforts in 
designing programs to cover the uninsured.
    CMS is requesting OMB review and approval of this collection by 
August 24, 2001, with a 180-day approval period. Written comments and 
recommendations will be accepted from the public if received by the 
individuals designated below by August 20, 2001.
    Type of Information Collection Request: New collection; Title of 
Information Collection: Health Insurance Flexibility and Accountability 
Section 1115 Model Waiver; Form No.: CMS-10048 (OMB# 0938-XXXX); Use: 
This Health Insurance Flexibility and Accountability (HIFA) Section 
1115 Model Demonstration will enable states to use Medicaid and SCHIP 
funds in concert with private health insurance options to expand 
coverage to low-income uninsured individuals, with a focus on those 
with income at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. The 
model demonstration application will facilitate State efforts in 
designing programs to cover the uninsured; Frequency: Other: 5 years 
after initial submission; Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal 
Government; Number of Respondents: 25; Total Annual Responses: 25; 
Total Annual Hours: 250.
    We have submitted a copy of this notice to OMB for its review of 
these information collections. A notice will be published in the 
Federal Register when approval is obtained.
    To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms 
for the proposed paperwork collections

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referenced above, access CMS'' Web Site address at http://www.hcfa.gov/regs/prdact95.htm, or E-mail your request, including your address, 
phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to 
[email protected], or call the Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786-
1326.
    Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the 
burden or any other aspect of these collections of information 
requirements. However, as noted above, comments on these information 
collection and recordkeeping requirements must be mailed and/or faxed 
to the designees referenced below, by August 20, 2001:

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Information 
Services, Security and Standards Group, Division of CMS Enterprise 
Standards, Room N2-14-26, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-
1850 Fax Number: (410) 786-0262 Attn: John Burke, CMS-10048 and,
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and 
Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 
20503, Fax Number: (202) 395-6974 or (202) 395-5167 Attn: Brenda 
Agular, CMS Desk Officer.

    Dated: August 1, 2001.
John P. Burke, III,
CMS Reports Clearance Officer, CMS, Office of Information Services 
Security and Standards Group, Division of CMS Enterprise Standards.
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