[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 22, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55612-55613]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-25313]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-10123 and CMS-10124]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; 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 (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 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 December 22, 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. To 
comply with this requirement, CMS is

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publishing this notice that summarizes the following proposed 
collection(s) of information for public comment:
    1. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Fast Track 
Appeals Notices: NOMNC/DENC; Use: Providers shall deliver a Notice of 
Medicare (Provider) Non-Coverage (NOMNC) to beneficiaries, enrollees, 
or both beneficiaries and enrollees no later than two days prior to the 
end of Medicare-covered services in skilled nursing facilities, home 
health agencies, comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities, 
and hospices. Beneficiaries, enrollees or both beneficiaries and 
enrollees will use this information to determine whether they want to 
appeal the service termination to their Quality Improvement 
Organization (QIO). If the beneficiaries, enrollees or both 
beneficiaries decide to appeal, the Medicare provider or health plan 
will send the QIO and appellant a Detailed Explanation of Non-Coverage 
(DENC) detailing the rationale for the termination decision. Form 
Number: CMS-10123 and CMS-10124 (OMB control number: 0938-0953); 
Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private sector--Business or 
other for-profits and Not-for-profit institutions; Number of 
Respondents: 28,177; Total Annual Responses: 6,017,832; Total Annual 
Hours: 1,111,196. (For policy questions regarding this collection 
contact Janet Miller at 404-562-1799.)

    Dated: November 17, 2017.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-25313 Filed 11-21-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4120-01-P