[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 154 (Wednesday, August 10, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52877-52878]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-18986]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10463 and CMS-10469]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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 any of the following subjects: 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 9, 2016.

ADDRESSES: When commenting on the proposed information collections, 
please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be 
assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be received by 
the OMB desk officer via one of the following transmissions: OMB, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk 
Officer, Fax Number: (202) 395-5806 OR, Email: 
OIRA_[email protected].
    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.

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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: Cooperative 
Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated and State 
Partnership Exchanges; Use: Section 1311(i) of the Affordable Care Act 
requires Exchanges (Marketplaces) to establish a Navigator grant 
program as part of its function to provide consumers with assistance 
when they need it. Navigators will assist consumers by providing 
education about and facilitating selection of qualified health plans 
(QHPs) within Marketplaces, as well as other required duties. Section 
1311(i) requires that a Marketplace operating as of January 1, 2014, 
must establish a Navigator Program under which it awards grants to 
eligible individuals or entities who satisfy the requirements to be 
Exchange Navigators. For Federally-facilitated Marketplaces (FFMs) and 
State Partnership Marketplaces (SPMs), CMS will be awarding these 
grants. Navigator awardees must provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and 
annual progress reports to CMS on the activities performed during the 
grant period and any sub-awardees receiving funds. CMS has modified the 
data collection requirements for the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and 
annual reports that were provided in 81 FR 29268 (May 11, 2016). Form 
Number: CMS-10463 (OMB control number: 0938-1215); Frequency: Annually; 
Quarterly; Monthly; Weekly; and Quarterly; Affected Public: Private 
sector; Number of Respondents: 102; Total Annual Responses: 102; 408; 
1,224; 5,304; Total Annual Hours: 24,729. (For policy questions 
regarding this collection, contact Gian Johnson at 301-492-4323.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Issuer Reporting 
Requirements for Selecting a Cost-Sharing Reductions Reconciliation 
Methodology; Use: Sections 1402 and 1412 of the Affordable Care Act 
provide for reductions in cost sharing on essential health benefits for 
low- and moderate-income enrollees in silver level qualified health 
plans (QHP) on individual market Exchanges. It also provides for 
reductions in cost sharing for Indians enrolled in QHPs at any metal 
level. These cost-sharing reductions will help eligible individuals and 
families afford the out-of-pocket spending associated with health care 
services provided through Exchange-based QHP coverage.
    The law directs QHP issuers to notify the Secretary of the 
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of cost-sharing 
reductions made under the statute for qualified individuals, and 
directs the Secretary to make periodic and timely payments to the QHP 
issuer equal to the value of those reductions. Further, the law permits 
advance payment of the cost-sharing reduction amounts to QHP issuers 
based upon amounts specified by the Secretary.
    Under established HHS regulations, QHP issuers will receive advance 
payments of the cost-sharing reductions throughout the year. Each 
issuer will then be subject to one of two reconciliation processes 
after the year to ensure that HHS reimbursed each issuer the correct 
cost-sharing portion of advance payments. This information collection 
request establishes the data collection requirements for a QHP issuer 
to report to HHS which reconciliation reporting option the issuer will 
be subject to for a given benefit year. Form Number: CMS-10469 (OMB 
control number: 0938-1214); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: 
Private sector (Businesses or other for-profits); Number of 
Respondents: 575; Total Annual Responses: 575; Total Annual Hours: 
13,200. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Pat 
Meisol at 410-786-1917.)

    Dated: August 5, 2016.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-18986 Filed 8-9-16; 8:45 am]
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