[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 225 (Monday, November 23, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72968-72969]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-29725]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[Document Identifiers: CMS-10400]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 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 burden estimates or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1)
The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for
the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of
the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology to minimize the information collection burden.
DATES: Comments must be received by January 22, 2016.
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.
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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 http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995.
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: Reports Clearance Office 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-10400 Establishment of Qualified Health Plans and American Health
Benefit Exchanges
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. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Establishment of
Qualified Health Plans and American Health Benefit 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''), expand access to health insurance for
individuals and employees of small businesses through the establishment
of new Affordable Insurance Exchanges (Exchanges), including the Small
Business Health Options Program (SHOP).
As directed by the rule Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified
Health Plans; Exchange Standards for Employers (77 FR 18310) (Exchange
rule), each Exchange will assume responsibilities related to the
certification and offering of Qualified Health Plans (QHPs). To offer
insurance through an Exchange, a health insurance issuer must have its
health plans certified as QHPs by the Exchange. A QHP must meet certain
minimum certification standards, such as network adequacy, inclusion of
Essential Community Providers (ECPs), and non-discrimination. The
Exchange is responsible for ensuring that QHPs meet these minimum
certification standards as described in the Exchange rule under 45 CFR
155 and 156, based on the Affordable Care Act, as well as other
standards determined by the Exchange. The reporting requirements and
data collection in the Exchange rule address Federal requirements that
various entities must meet with respect to the establishment and
operation of an Exchange; minimum requirements that health insurance
issuers must meet with respect to participation in a State based or
Federally-facilitated Exchange; and requirements that employers must
meet with respect to participation in the SHOP and compliance with
other provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Form Number: CMS-10400
(OMB Control Number: 0938-1156); Frequency: Monthly, Annually; Affected
Public: Private Sector; Number of Respondents: 11,004; Number of
Responses: 11,485; Total Annual Hours: 55,774.5. (For policy questions
regarding this collection contact Leigha Basini at 301-492-4380).
Dated: November 17, 2015.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-29725 Filed 11-20-15; 8:45 am]
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