[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 145 (Friday, July 29, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45777-45778]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16331]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers CMS-10464]


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 August 29, 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: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.

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 information collection; Title of Information Collection: 
Agent/Broker Data Collection in Federally-Facilitated Health Insurance 
Exchanges; Use: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public 
Law 111-148, enacted on March 23, 2010, and the Health Care and 
Education Reconciliation Act, Public Law 111-152, enacted on March 30, 
2010 (collectively, ``Affordable Care Act''), expands access to health 
insurance for individuals and employees of small businesses through the 
establishment of new Affordable Insurance Exchanges (Exchanges), also 
called Marketplaces, including the Small Business Health Options 
Program (SHOP).
    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recognizes the 
longstanding role that agents/brokers have played in connecting 
individuals and small businesses with health insurance products. 
Section 1312(e) of

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the Affordable Care Act and 45 CFR 155.220(a)(1) expands the role of 
agents/brokers by permitting them to enroll qualified individuals or 
small employers/employees in qualified health plans (QHPs) through the 
Exchanges, and assist individuals in applying for Advance Premium Tax 
Credits (APTCs) and Cost Sharing Reductions (CSRs). To participate as 
facilitators to enrollment, agents/brokers must register with the FFE, 
complete a training course covering eligibility and enrollment criteria 
for assisting in QHP enrollment, and sign agreements that formalize 
their understanding and commitment to adhere to the rules of the 
program. This requirement is specific to the FFE and does not 
automatically apply to State-based Exchanges (SBEs). This ICR serves as 
the formal request for renewal of the existing data collection. Form 
Number: CMS-10464 (OMB control number: 0938-1204); Frequency: Annually; 
Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-profits) Number 
of Respondents: 64,000; Number of Responses: 64,000; Total Annual 
Hours: 15,360. (For questions regarding this collection contact 
Madeline Pellish at 301-492-4390).

    Dated: July 26, 2022.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-16331 Filed 7-28-22; 8:45 am]
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