2024-27359. Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

1. [Document Identifier: CMS-10902]

AGENCY:

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION:

Notice.

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 December 23, 2024.

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, please access the CMS PRA website by copying and pasting the following web address into your web browser: https://www.cms.gov/​Regulations-and-Guidance/​Legislation/​PaperworkReductionActof1995/​PRA-Listing.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

William Parham at [phone].

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 ( print page 92690) 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: New collection (Request for a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: Environmental Health Hazards Checklist Medicare Coverage for Individuals Exposed to Environmental Health Hazards; Use: Section 1881A of the Act provides an enrollment basis for individuals who have been exposed to environmental health hazards. Currently, the only individuals eligible for Medicare under this provision are those who were present in Lincoln County, Montana, and have an asbestos-related disease (ARD) diagnosis. Eligible individuals must be diagnosed with one or more asbestos-related conditions and have been present in Lincoln County, Montana, for a total of at least 6 months (need not be consecutive) in the period ending 10 years or more before diagnosis of an asbestos-related condition. This form provides verification from a provider so that SSA can determine eligibility for Medicare enrollment.

SSA uses this information to determine whether an individual meets the requirements for Medicare enrollment on the basis of an Environmental Health Hazard. The form is faxed to the applicant's provider by SSA. The provider must complete and sign the form and submit it back to SSA via fax or mail. The information on the completed form is reviewed manually by SSA. Thus, the collection of this information does not involve the use of information technology. Form Number: CMS-10902 (OMB control number: 0938-New); Frequency: Once; Affected Public: Individuals and Households; Number of Respondents: 61; Total Annual Responses: 61; Total Annual Hours: 10. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Tyrissa Woods at 410-786-0286 or [e-mail]).

William N. Parham III,

Director, Division of Information Collections and Regulatory Impacts, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.