[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 65 (Thursday, April 6, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16844-16846]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-06827]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-10501 and CMS-10635]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; 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 (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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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 May 8, 2017.

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: 
[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 Web site address at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
    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: 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. 
Comments submitted in response to the 60-day FR Notice have been 
addressed in Appendix A of the ICR. 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 information collection; Title of Information Collection: 
Healthcare Fraud Prevention Partnership (HFPP): Data Sharing and 
Information Exchange; Use: Section 1128C(a)(2) of the Social Security 
Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7c(a)(2)) authorizes the Secretary and the 
Attorney General to consult, and arrange for the sharing of data with, 
representatives of health plans for purposes of establishing a Fraud 
and Abuse Control Program as specified in Section 1128(C)(a)(1) of the 
Social Security Act. The result of this authority has been the 
establishment of the HFPP. The HFPP was officially established by a 
Charter in the fall of 2012 and signed by HHS Secretary Sibelius and 
U.S. Attorney General Holder.
    Data sharing within the HFPP primarily focuses on conducting 
studies for the purpose of combatting fraud, waste, and abuse. These 
studies are intended to target specific vulnerabilities within the 
payment systems in both the public and private healthcare sectors. The 
HFPP and its committees design and develop studies in coordination with 
the TTP. The core function of the TTP is to manage and execute the HFPP 
studies within the HFPP. Specifically, the TTP collects and 
consolidates partner (both public and private) study-related data in 
order to share information among the HFPP pertaining to analytical 
tools and techniques; study analysis; successful anti-fraud practices, 
trends and vulnerabilities; and reports that maintain the 
confidentiality of its source data. Form Number: CMS-10501 (OMB control 
number: 0938-1251); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private 
sector (Business or other for-profits); Number of Respondents: 20; 
Total Annual Responses: 20; Total Annual Hours: 360. (For policy 
questions regarding this collection contact Marnie Dorsey at 410-786-
5942.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: New collection (Request 
for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: Montana 
Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership (HELP) Federal Evaluation; 
Use: CMS approved the Montana Health and Economic Livelihood 
Partnership (HELP) demonstration in November 2015. The demonstration 
provides flexibility for the expanded Medicaid population under the 
Affordable Care Act for individuals in the state of Montana 
(hereinafter, ``State'' or ``Montana'').
    Montana expects to achieve the following: (1) Premiums and 
copayment liability that will encourage HELP Program enrollees to be 
discerning health care purchasers, take personal responsibility for 
their health care decisions and develop health-conscious behaviors as 
consumers of health care services; and (2) 12 month continuous 
eligibility to improve continuity of care. The State also seeks to 
demonstrate the following over the life of the demonstration: (1) 
Premiums will not pose a barrier to accessing care for HELP Program 
beneficiaries; (2) HELP Program enrollees will exhibit health-conscious 
health care behaviors without harming beneficiary health; and (3) 12 
month continuous eligibility will promote continuity of coverage and 
reduce churning rates.
    The demonstration includes the authority to charge premiums of 2 
percent of household income to individuals in the new adult group with 
incomes between 50 and 133 percent of the FPL. The state will credit 
such individuals' premium obligation towards copayments due. Non-
payment of premiums may result in disenrollment for individuals with 
incomes above 100 percent of the FPL after notice and a grace period. 
Individuals at or below 100 percent who stop paying premiums will not 
be disenrolled.
    To adequately inform CMS decision-making regarding Section 1115 
Demonstrations, this federal evaluation of Montana's HELP demonstration 
includes surveys and associated focus groups, and informational 
interviews conducted during site visits and via phone.
    Form Number: CMS-10635 (OMB control number: 0938-New); Frequency: 
Once and on occasion; Affected Public: Individuals and Households, 
Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profits institutions, and 
State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 1,458; 
Total Annual Responses: 1,458; Total Annual Hours: 568. (For policy 
questions regarding this collection contact Serge King at 410-786-
6052.)


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    Dated: April 3, 2017.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-06827 Filed 4-5-17; 8:45 am]
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