[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 13, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 58613]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-26770]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-10398 and CMS-R-262]


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 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 January 12, 2018.

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 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: Generic Clearance 
for Medicaid and CHIP State Plan, Waiver, and Program Submissions; Use: 
State Medicaid and CHIP agencies are responsible for developing 
submissions to CMS, including state plan amendments and requests for 
waivers and program demonstrations. States use templates when they are 
available and submit the forms to review for consistency with statutory 
and regulatory requirements (or in the case of waivers and 
demonstrations whether the proposal is likely to promote the objectives 
of the Medicaid program). If the requirements are met, we approve the 
states' submissions giving them the authority to implement the 
flexibilities. For a state to receive Medicaid Title XIX funding, there 
must be an approved Title XIX state plan.
    The development of streamlined submissions forms enhances the 
collaboration and partnership between states and CMS by documenting our 
policy for states to use as they are developing program changes. 
Streamlined forms improve efficiency of administration by creating a 
common and user-friendly understanding of the information we need to 
quickly process requests for state plan amendments, waivers, and 
demonstration, as well as ongoing reporting. Form Number: CMS-10398 
(OMB control number: 0938-1148); Frequency: Collection-specific, but 
generally the frequency is yearly, once, and occasionally; Affected 
Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 56; 
Total Responses: 1,540 (3-year total); Total Hours: 214,584 (3-year 
total). (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Annette 
Pearson at 410-786-6858.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Contract Year 
2019 Plan Benefit Package (PBP) Software and Formulary Submission; Use: 
We require that Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan 
organizations submit a completed PBP and formulary as part of the 
annual bidding process. During this process, organizations prepare 
their proposed plan benefit packages for the upcoming contract year and 
submit them to us for review and approval. We publish beneficiary 
education information using a variety of formats. The specific 
education initiatives that utilize PBP and formulary data include web 
application tools on www.medicare.gov and the plan benefit insert in 
the Medicare & You handbook. In addition, organizations utilize the PBP 
data to generate their Summary of Benefits marketing information. Form 
Number: CMS-R-262 (OMB control number 0938-0763); Frequency: Yearly; 
Affected Public: Private sector (Business or other for-profits and Not-
for-profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 520; Total Annual 
Responses: 5,675; Total Annual Hours: 53,600. (For policy questions 
regarding this collection contact Kristy Holtje at 410-786-2209.)

    Dated: December 7, 2017.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-26770 Filed 12-12-17; 8:45 am]
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