[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 146 (Tuesday, August 1, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35782-35783]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-16152]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers CMS-10137 and CMS-10237]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health 
and Human 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 (the 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 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 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 must be received by October 2, 2017.

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''

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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: William Parham at (410) 786-4669.

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-10137 Solicitation for Applications for Medicare Prescription Drug 
Plan 2018 Contracts

CMS-10237 Applications for Part C Medicare Advantage, 1876 Cost Plans, 
and Employer Group Waiver Plans To Provide Part C Benefits

    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.

Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Solicitation for 
Applications for Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 2019 Contracts; Use: 
Coverage for the prescription drug benefit is provided through 
contracted prescription drug (PD) plans 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 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 application. Form Number: CMS-
10137 (OMB control number: 0938-0936); Frequency: Yearly; Affected 
Public: Private sector (Business or other For-profits and Not-for-
profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 243; Total Annual 
Responses: 243; Total Annual Hours: 2,240. (For policy questions 
regarding this collection contact Arianne Spaccarelli at 410-786-5715.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Applications for 
Part C Medicare Advantage, 1876 Cost Plans, and Employer Group Waiver 
Plans to Provide Part C Benefits; Use: This information collection 
includes the process for organizations wishing to provide healthcare 
services under MA and/or MA-PD plans must complete an application 
annually, file a bid, and receive final approval from CMS. The 
application process has two options for applicants that include: 
request for new MA product or request for expanding the service area of 
an existing product. This collection process is the only mechanism for 
MA and/or MA-PD organizations to complete the required application 
process. CMS utilizes the application process as the means to review, 
assess and determine if applicants are compliant with the current 
requirements for participation in the Medicare Advantage program and to 
make a decision related to contract award. Form Number: CMS-10237 (OMB 
control number: 0938-0935); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private 
sector (Business or other For-profits and Not-for-profit institutions); 
Number of Respondents: 380; Total Annual Responses: 182; Total Annual 
Hours: 6,270. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact 
Stacy Davis at 410-786-7813.)

    Dated: July 27, 2017.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-16152 Filed 7-31-17; 8:45 am]
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