[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5484-5485]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-02031]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifier: CMS-10463]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human 
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 March 3, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
    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 website address at: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.

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: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Cooperative 
Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated Exchanges; 
Use: Section 1311(i) of the PPACA requires Exchanges to establish a 
Navigator grant program under which it awards grants to eligible 
individuals and entities (as described in Section 1311(i)(2) of the 
PPACA and 45 CFR 155.210(a) and (c)) applying to serve consumers in 
States with a FFE. Navigators assist consumers by providing education 
about and facilitating selection of qualified health plans (QHPs) 
within the Exchanges, as well as other required duties. Entities and 
individuals cannot serve as federally certified Navigators and carry 
out the required duties without receiving federal cooperative agreement 
funding. On July 1, 2021, HHS published the Updating Payment 
Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving 
Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond Proposed Rule proposed 
rule. The proposed regulations would amend federal regulations at 45 
CFR 155.210(e)(9) to reinstitute the requirement that FFE Navigators 
provide consumers with information and assistance on access, 
affordability and certain post-enrollment topics, such as the 
eligibility appeals process, the Exchange-related components of the 
Premium Tax Credit (PTC) reconciliation process, and the basic concepts 
and rights of health coverage and how to use it.
    Under the Terms and Conditions of the Navigator program cooperative 
agreements, awardees must provide progress reports on a weekly, 
monthly, quarterly and annual basis during the cooperative agreement 
period of performance, and a final report at the end of the period of 
performance. Awardees will submit their progress reports electronically 
to CMS staff for evaluation and analysis. The results of this 
evaluation will provide feedback on the effectiveness of the Navigator 
program, so that HHS and CMS leadership may evaluate the effectiveness 
of the program and address any areas that need revisions. CMS will also 
use the information collected from Navigator grant awardees to inform 
the public about the availability of application and enrollment 
assistance services from designated organizations. Form Number: CMS-
10463 (OMB control number: 0938-1215); Frequency: Annually, Monthly, 
Quarterly, Weekly; Affected Public: Private sector; Number of 
Respondents: 100; Total Annual Responses: 5,200; Total Annual Hours: 
529,000. For questions regarding this collection contact Gian Johnson 
at 301-492-4323.

    Dated: January 27, 2022.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-02031 Filed 1-31-22; 8:45 am]
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