[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 22, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80503-80504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32265]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
[Document Identifier CMS-10321]
Emergency Clearance; Public Information Collection Requirements
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
AGENCY: Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, HHS.
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Consumer Information and
Insurance Oversight (OCIIO), the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, is publishing the following summary of proposed collections
for public comment. Interested persons are invited to send comments
regarding this burden estimate 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. We are, however, requesting
an emergency review of the information requested below. In compliance
with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(a) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, we have submitted to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) the following requirements for emergency review. In
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.13, we are requesting an emergency review to
ensure compliance with an initiative of the Administration.
1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Early Retiree
Reinsurance Program; Use: Under the Section 1102 of the Affordable Care
Act and implementing regulations at 45 CFR Part 149, employment-based
plans that offer health benefits to early retirees and their spouses,
surviving spouses and dependents are eligible under a temporary program
to receive a tax-free reimbursement for the costs of certain health
benefits for such individuals. In order to qualify, plan sponsors must
submit a complete application to the HHS. In order to receive
reimbursement under the program, they must also submit documentation of
actual costs for health care benefits, which consists of documentation
of actual costs for the items and services involved, and a list of
individuals to whom the documentation applies. Once HHS reviews and
analyzes the information on the application, notification will be sent
to the plan sponsor about its eligibility to participate in the
program. Once HHS reviews and analyzes each reimbursement request,
reimbursement under the program will be made to the sponsor, as
appropriate. Form Number: CMS-10321 (OMB-0938-1087); Frequency:
Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector: Business or other for-
profits and Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal
Governments; Number of Respondents: 13,200; Number of Responses:
71,330; Total Annual Hours: 1,927,575. (For policy questions regarding
this collection, contact Dave Mlawsky at (410) 786-6851. For all other
issues call (410) 786-1326.)
OCIIO is requesting OMB approval by January 3, 2011, with a 180-day
approval period. Written comments and recommendations will be
considered from the public if received by the individuals designated
below by January 3, 2011.
To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms
for the proposed paperwork collections references above, access CMS'
Web site address at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PaperworkReductionActof1995
or E-mail your request, including your address, phone number, OMB
Number, and CMS document identifier to [email protected], or call
the Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786-1326.
Interested parties are invited to send comments regarding the
burden or any other aspect of these collections of information
requirements. To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations
must be submitted in one of the following ways by January 3, 2011:
1. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically to
http://Regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for ``Comment or
Submission'' or ``More Search Options'' to find the information
collection document(s) accepting comments.
2. By regular mail. Office of Consumer Information and Insurance
Oversight, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention:
Paperwork Reduction Act, Room 445-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Please allow sufficient
time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment
period. (Because access to the interior of the Hubert H. Humphrey
Building is not readily available to persons without Federal government
identification, commenters are encouraged to leave their comments in
the OCIIO drop slots located in the
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main lobby of the building. A stamp-in clock is available for persons
wishing to retain a proof of filing by stamping in and retaining an
extra copy of the comments being filed.)
3. By facsimile or E-mail to OMB. OMB, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number (202) 395-
6974, E-mail: [email protected].
Dated: December 20, 2010.
Kenneth Cohen,
Director, Executive Secretariat & Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight.
[FR Doc. 2010-32265 Filed 12-20-10; 4:15 pm]
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