[Federal Register: August 9, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 154)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
[Document Identifier: CMS-10048]
Emergency Clearance: Public Information Collection Requirements
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
AGENCY: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, HHS.
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS), 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
collection referenced 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. We are requesting an emergency
review because the collection of this information is needed before the
expiration of the normal time limits under OMB's regulations at 5 CFR
Part 1320. This is necessary to ensure compliance with an initiative of
the Administration. We cannot reasonably comply with the normal
clearance procedures because of an unanticipated event and possible
public harm.
This Health Insurance Flexibility and Accountability (HIFA) Section
1115 Model Demonstration will enable states to use Medicaid and SCHIP
funds in concert with private health insurance options to expand
coverage to low-income uninsured individuals, with a focus on those
with income at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. The
model demonstration application will facilitate State efforts in
designing programs to cover the uninsured.
CMS is requesting OMB review and approval of this collection by
August 24, 2001, with a 180-day approval period. Written comments and
recommendations will be accepted from the public if received by the
individuals designated below by August 20, 2001.
Type of Information Collection Request: New collection; Title of
Information Collection: Health Insurance Flexibility and Accountability
Section 1115 Model Waiver; Form No.: CMS-10048 (OMB# 0938-XXXX); Use:
This Health Insurance Flexibility and Accountability (HIFA) Section
1115 Model Demonstration will enable states to use Medicaid and SCHIP
funds in concert with private health insurance options to expand
coverage to low-income uninsured individuals, with a focus on those
with income at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. The
model demonstration application will facilitate State efforts in
designing programs to cover the uninsured; Frequency: Other: 5 years
after initial submission; Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal
Government; Number of Respondents: 25; Total Annual Responses: 25;
Total Annual Hours: 250.
We have submitted a copy of this notice to OMB for its review of
these information collections. A notice will be published in the
Federal Register when approval is obtained.
To obtain copies of the supporting statement and any related forms
for the proposed paperwork collections
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referenced above, access CMS'' Web Site address at http://www.hcfa.gov/
regs/prdact95.htm, or E-mail your request, including your address,
phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to
Paperwork@hcfa.gov, or call the Reports Clearance Office on (410) 786-
1326.
Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the
burden or any other aspect of these collections of information
requirements. However, as noted above, comments on these information
collection and recordkeeping requirements must be mailed and/or faxed
to the designees referenced below, by August 20, 2001:
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Information
Services, Security and Standards Group, Division of CMS Enterprise
Standards, Room N2-14-26, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-
1850 Fax Number: (410) 786-0262 Attn: John Burke, CMS-10048 and,
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC
20503, Fax Number: (202) 395-6974 or (202) 395-5167 Attn: Brenda
Agular, CMS Desk Officer.
Dated: August 1, 2001.
John P. Burke, III,
CMS Reports Clearance Officer, CMS, Office of Information Services
Security and Standards Group, Division of CMS Enterprise Standards.
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