[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 28, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 45154]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-18580]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10439 and CMS-10594]


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 September 27, 2019.

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' website address at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.
    1. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB 
number, and CMS document identifier, to [email protected].
    2. 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: Extension of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Data Collection 
to Support Eligibility Determinations and Enrollment for Employers in 
the Small Business Health Options Program; Use: Section 1311(b)(1)(B) 
of the Affordable Care Act directs that the SHOP assist qualified small 
employers in facilitating the enrollment of their employees in QHPs 
offered in the small group market. Section 1311(c)(1)(F) of the 
Affordable Care Act directs HHS to establish criteria for certification 
of health plans as QHPs and plans to utilize a uniform enrollment form 
for qualified employers. Further, section 1311(c)(5)(B) directs HHS to 
develop a website that assists employers in determining if they are 
eligible to participate in SHOP. Form Number: CMS-10439 (OMB control 
number: 0938-1193); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Private 
Sector, Business or other for-profits, Not-for-profits institutions; 
Number of Respondents: 6,000; Total Annual Responses: 6,000; Total 
Annual Hours: 960. (For policy questions regarding this collection 
contact Michele Oshman at 410-786-4396.)
    2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension without change 
of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: 
Provider Network Coverage Data Collection; Use: The Affordable Care Act 
(ACA) established competitive private health insurance markets called 
Marketplaces, or Exchanges, which gave millions of Americans and small 
businesses access to affordable, quality insurance options that meet 
certain requirements. These requirements include ensuring sufficient 
choice of providers and providing information to enrollees and 
prospective enrollees on the availability of in-network and out-of-
network providers. This information collection notice is for two of the 
standards from the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 
2017 (CMS-9937-F) final rule: One applying in the FFE and one applying 
to all QHPs. Specifically, under 45 CFR 156.230(d) and 156.230(e), we 
require notification requirements for enrollees in cases where a 
provider leaves the network and for cases where an enrollee might be 
seen by an out of network ancillary provider in in-network setting. 
These standards will help inform consumers about his or her health plan 
coverage to better make cost effective choices. The Centers for 
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is updating an information 
collection request (ICR) in connection with these standards. The burden 
estimates for this ICR included in this package reflects the additional 
time and effort for QHP issuers to provide these notifications to 
enrollees. Form Number: CMS-10594 (OMB control number: 0938-1302); 
Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector (business or other 
for-profits, not-for-profit institutions); Number of Respondents: 470; 
Total Annual Responses: 356,260; Total Annual Hours: 194,250. (For 
policy questions regarding this collection contact Arunima Shukla at 
410-786-5017.)

    Dated: August 23, 2019.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2019-18580 Filed 8-27-19; 8:45 am]
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