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between the Office of Management and 

Budget Evidence Team and GSA’s 

Office of Evaluation Sciences, this study 

is also guided by leadership from the 

White House ARP Implementation 

Team, who participate on the Steering 

Committee, as well as a team of agency 

experts across the Federal Government. 

To build evidence in support of the 

study goals, this project includes a 

series of up to five in-depth, crosscutting evaluations of selected ARP 

programs or recipient communities of 

multiple ARP program investments with 

shared outcomes, common approaches, 

or overlapping recipient groups. These 

evaluations will be selected based on 

program, population, place, community, 

or a combination of these factors. A 

mixed-methods approach is anticipated 

in order to ensure that appropriate 

attention is paid to context and that data 

collection and analysis methods reflect 

the complexity of program 

implementation and address the specific 

evaluation questions identified through 

the ongoing planning and consultation 

process. 

The ARP National Evaluation will use 

a multiple-phased approach for this 

proposed information collection 

activity. In Phase 1 (current request) the 

research team seeks approval to carry 

out consultations with the relevant state 

and local agencies, community-based 

organizations, and program participants, 

including the formal recruitment 

process to establish community 

advisory boards for each of the planned 

in-depth evaluations. 

Under subsequent phases of the 

request, the project will update the 

information collection request for the 

instruments tailored to each in-depth 

evaluation, to reflect the specific 

evaluation design, information 

collection methods and instruments, 

and associated burden. The proposed 

information collection activities cover 

mixed-method approaches to implement 

primarily outcome and process 

evaluations. Data collection activities 

for these studies may include: (1) 

interviews with program administrators 

and staff; (2) focus groups, (3) short 

surveys of program participants and/or 

eligible non-participants, and (4) data 

requests. 

Respondents: State and local program 

administrators, program staff, 

community-based program partners, and 

individuals who participate or are 

eligible to participate in the relevant 

ARP programs. 

B. Annual Burden Estimates 

The estimates below are based on the 

assumption that for each of up to 5 

evaluations, we will consult with 

approximately 15 state and/or local 

program administrators or 

representatives from community-based 

organizations, recruit up to 9 

participants for the community advisory 

boards (CAB) for each study, and 

initiate CAB meetings. 

The anticipated information 

collections to be undertaken in Phase 2, 

for each of up to 5 evaluations, are 

expected to vary in their approaches to 

data collection and sample size. The 

estimate provided here anticipates that 

each of the evaluations may collect and 

analyze information from: 

approximately 5 program administrator 

interviews, 2 90-minute focus groups 

with program recipients (8 participants 

each), 1 brief survey of program 

recipients (sample of about 500 each), 

and 2 requests for extant administrative 

or implementation datasets. The 

subsequent information collection 

requests will describe the specific study 

design and associated burden for each 

evaluation. 

Total respondents: 2,815. 

Total annual responses: 18. 

Average burden hours per response: 

1.43. 

Total Burden Hours: 1,385. 

C. Public Comments 

Public comments are particularly 

invited on: Whether this collection of 

information is necessary, whether it will 

have practical utility; whether our 

estimate of the public burden of this 

collection of information is accurate, 

and based on valid assumptions and 

methodology; ways to enhance the 

quality, utility, and clarity of the 

information to be collected; and ways in 

which we can minimize the burden of 

the collection of information on those 

who are to respond, through the use of 

appropriate technological collection 

techniques or other forms of information 

technology. 

Lesley Briante, 

Deputy Chief Information Officer. 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 

Services 

[Document Identifier: Document Identifiers: 

CMS–10453 and CMS–10592] 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Submission for OMB 

Review; Comment Request 

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 January 8, 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/ 

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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: Reinstatement with change of 

the previously approved collection; 

Title of Information Collection: 

Medicare Advantage and Prescription 

Drug Programs: Part C and Part D 

Explanation of Benefits; Use: Sections 

1852(k)(2)(C)(i) and 1860D–(4)(a)(4) of 

the Act give CMS authority to require 

EOBs in MA and Part D, respectively. 

Corresponding MA and Part D 

regulations at 42 CFR 422.111(k) and 

423.128(e) further specify the 

requirements to provide a written EOB 

directly to enrollees following their use 

of benefits. 

These requirements and the CMS 

model documents help ensure that MA 

and Part D enrollees receive consistent 

and timely information about costs 

associated with their medical claims. 

Part C and Part D EOBs allow enrollees 

to track their out-of-pocket expenses 

and benefit utilization in relation to 

their plan’s deductible and out-ofpocket threshold. This customized 

information positions enrollees to make 

informed decisions about their 

healthcare options. It also enables them 

to make a more practical use of the 

information found in plans’ Annual 

Notice of Change and Evidence of 

Coverage documents, as well as 

information available through tools such 

as the Medicare Plan Finder. 

MAOs and Part D sponsors use the 

model documents attached to this 

information collection to set up the EOB 

templates in their systems and ensure 

that EOBs conform with the 

requirements at 42 CFR 422.111(k) and 

423.128(e). MAOs and Part D sponsors 

populate EOBs to reflect individual 

enrollee benefits under the plan. CMS 

issues model EOBs annually through the 

Health Plan Management System 

(HPMS). Form Number: CMS–10453 

(OMB control number: 0938–1228); 

Frequency: Monthly; Affected Public: 

Private Sector, Business or other forprofits and Not-for-profit institutions; 

Number of Respondents: 1,065; Total 

Annual Responses: 1,065; Total Annual 

Hours: 10,650. (For policy questions 

regarding this collection contact Valerie 

Yingling at 667–290–8657.) 

2. Type of Information Collection 

Request: Extension of a currently 

collection; Title of Information 

Collection: Establishment of Exchanges 

and Qualified Health Plans; Exchange 

Standards for Employers; Use: Section 

1321(a) requires HHS to issue 

regulations setting standards for meeting 

the requirements under title I of the 

Affordable Care Act including the 

offering of Qualified Health Plans 

(QHPs) through the Exchanges. On 

March 27, 2012, HHS published the rule 

CMS–9989–F: Establishment of 

Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans; 

Exchange Standards for Employers. The 

Exchange rule contains provisions that 

mandate reporting and data collections 

necessary to ensure that health 

insurance issuers are meeting the 

requirements of the Affordable Care Act. 

These information collection 

requirements are set forth in 45 CFR 

part 156. The reporting requirements 

and data collection in the Exchange rule 

address minimum requirements that 

health insurance issuers must meet in 

order to comply with provisions in the 

Affordable Care Act with respect to 

participation in a State-based or the 

federally-facilitated Exchange (FFE). 

Information collected by the 

Exchanges or Medicaid and CHIP 

agencies will be used to determine 

eligibility for coverage through the 

Exchange and insurance affordability 

programs (i.e., Medicaid, CHIP, and 

advance payment of the premium tax 

credits); evaluate how CMS can best 

communicate eligibility and enrollment 

updates to issuers; and assist consumers 

in enrolling in a QHP if eligible. 

Applicants include anyone who may be 

eligible for coverage through any of 

these programs. Form Number: CMS– 

10592 (OMB control number: 0938– 

1341); Frequency: Annually; Affected 

Public: Private Sector: Business or other 

for-profits; Number of Respondents: 

302; Number of Responses: 302; Total 

Annual Hours: 148,584. (For policy 

questions regarding this collection, 

contact Anne Pesto at 410–786–3492.) 

Dated: December 5, 2023. 

William N. Parham, III, 

Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office 

of Strategic Operations and Regulatory 

Affairs. 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 

Services 

[Document Identifier: CMS–10387] 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Proposed Collection; 

Comment Request 

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 

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 

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 must be received by 

February 6, 2024. 

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. 


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