[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 78 (Friday, April 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23705-23706]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09425]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-1490S and CMS-10458]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
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 (the PRA), federal agencies are require; 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 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.
DATES: Comments must be received by June 21, 2016.
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
http://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 ____, 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' Web site address at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995.
2. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB
number, and CMS document identifier, to [email protected].
3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-
1326.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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-1490S Patient's Request for Medicare Payment
CMS-10458 Consumer Research Supporting Outreach for Health Insurance
Marketplace
Under the 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 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.
1. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection:
Patient's Request for Medicare Payment; Use: The Form CMS-1490S form
provides beneficiaries with a relatively easy form to use when filing
their claims. Without the collection of this information, claims for
reimbursement relating to the provision of Part B medical services/
supplies could not be acted upon. This would result in a nationwide
paralysis of the operation of the Federal Government's Part B Medicare
program, and major problems for the patients/beneficiaries inflicting
severe physical and financial hardship on beneficiaries. This form was
explicitly developed for easy use by beneficiaries who file their own
claims. The CMS-1490S form can be obtained from any Social Security
office or Medicare Administrative Contractors or CMS. When the CMS-
1490S is used, the beneficiary must attach to it his/her bills from
physicians or suppliers. The form is, therefore, designed specifically
to aid beneficiaries who cannot get assistance from their physicians or
suppliers for completing claim forms. The form is currently approved
under 0938-1197; however, we are submitting for approval as a
standalone information collection request. Once a new OMB control
number is issued, we will remove the burden for the CMS-1490S that is
currently approved under OMB control number 0938-1197. Form Number:
CMS-1490 (OMB control number: 0938-NEW); Frequency: Occasionally
Affected Public: Individuals and Households; Number of Respondents:
167,839; Total Annual Responses: 167,839; Total Annual Hours: 83,920.
(For policy questions regarding this collection contact Sumita Sen at
410-786-5755.)
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2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Consumer Research
Supporting Outreach for Health Insurance Marketplace; Use: The Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services is requesting reapproval for two
surveys that aid in understanding levels of awareness and customer
service needs associated with the Health Insurance Marketplace
established by the Affordable Care Act. Because the Marketplace will
provide coverage to the almost 50 million uninsured in the United
States through individual and small employer programs, we have
developed one survey to be administered to individual consumers most
likely to use the Marketplace and another to be administered to small
employers most likely to use the Small Business Health Options portion
of the Marketplace. These brief surveys, designed to be conducted
quarterly, give CMS the ability to obtain a rough indication of the
types of outreach and marketing that will be needed to enhance
awareness of and knowledge about the Marketplace for individual and
business customers. CMS' biggest customer service need is likely to be
providing sufficient education so consumers: (a) Can take advantage of
the Marketplace and (b) know how to access CMS' customer service
channels. The surveys will provide information on media use, concept
awareness, and conceptual or content areas where education for customer
service delivery can be improved. Awareness and knowledge gaps are
likely to change over time based not only on effectiveness of CMS'
marketing efforts, but also of those of state, local, private sector,
and nongovernmental organizations. Form Number: CMS-10458 (OMB control
number: 0938-1203): Frequency: Quarterly; Affected Public: Individuals
or households, Private Sector (business or other for-profits); Number
of Respondents: 40,200; Total Annual Responses: 40,200; Total Annual
Hours: 2,480. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact
Frank Funderburk at 410-786-1820.)
Dated: April 19, 2016.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-09425 Filed 4-21-16; 8:45 am]
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