[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 193 (Thursday, October 4, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50099-50100]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21587]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10391]
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
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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 December 3, 2018.
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'' 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' website 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) 786-1326.
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-10391 Methods for Assuring Access to Covered Medicaid Services
Under 42 CFR 447.203 and 447.204
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. Title of Information Collection: Methods for Assuring Access to
Covered Medicaid Services Under 42 CFR 447.203 and 447.204; Type of
Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved
collection; Use: Current regulations at 42 CFR 447.203(b) require
states to develop an access monitoring review plan (AMRP) that is
updated at least every three years for: Primary care services,
physician specialist services, behavioral health services, pre and
post-natal obstetric services (including labor and delivery), and home
health services. When states reduce rates for other Medicaid services,
they must add those services to the AMRP and monitor the effects of the
rate reductions for 3 years. If access issues are detected, a state
must submit a corrective action plan to CMS within 90 days and work to
address the issues within 12 months. Section 447.203(b)(7) requires
that states have mechanisms to obtain ongoing beneficiary and provider
feedback. A state is also required to maintain a record of data on
public input and how the state responded to the input. Prior to
submitting proposals to reduce or restructure Medicaid service payment
rates, states must receive input from beneficiaries, providers, and
other affected stakeholders on the extent of beneficiary access to the
affected services.
The information is used by states to document that access to care
is in compliance with section 1902(a)(30)(A) of the Social Security
Act, to identify issues with access within a state's Medicaid program,
and to inform any necessary programmatic changes to address issues with
access to care. CMS uses the information to make informed approval
decisions on State plan amendments that propose to make Medicaid rate
reductions or restructure payment rates and to provide the necessary
information for CMS to monitor ongoing compliance with section
1902(a)(30)(A). Beneficiaries, providers and other affected
stakeholders may use the information to raise access issues to state
Medicaid agencies and work with agencies to address those issues. Form
Number: CMS-10391 (OMB control number: 0938-1134); Frequency: Annually;
Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments); Number of
Respondents: 51; Number of Responses: 212; Total Annual Hours: 12,262.
(For questions regarding this collection contact Jeremy Silanskis at
410-786-1592.)
Dated: September 28, 2018.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2018-21587 Filed 10-3-18; 8:45 am]
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