[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 83 (Friday, April 29, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25489-25490]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-09164]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

[Document Identifiers: CMS-10631]


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 May 31, 2022.

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, you may make 
your request using one of following:
    1. Access CMS' website address at website address at: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRA-Listing.html.

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: Revision of a currently 
approved collection; Title of Information Collection: The PACE 
Organization Application Process in 42 CFR part 460; Use: The Programs 
of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) consist of pre-paid, 
capitated plans that provide comprehensive health care services to 
frail, older adults in the community who are eligible for nursing home 
care according to State standards. PACE organizations (PO) must provide 
all Medicare and Medicaid covered services; financing of this model is 
accomplished through prospective capitation of both Medicare and 
Medicaid payments. Upon approval of a PACE application, CMS executes a 
3-way program agreement with the applicant entity and the applicable 
State Administering Agency (SAA). CMS regulations at 42 CFR 
460.98(b)(2) require a PO to provide PACE services in at least the PACE 
center, the home, and inpatient facilities. The PACE center is the 
focal point for the delivery of PACE services; the center is where the 
interdisciplinary team (IDT) is located, services are provided, and 
socialization occurs with staff that is consistent and familiar to 
participants.
    Collection of this information is mandated by statute under 
sections 1894(f) and 1934(f) of the Act and at 42 CFR part 460, subpart 
B, which addresses the PO application and waiver process. In general, 
PACE services are provided through a PO. An entity wishing to become a 
PO must

[[Page 25490]]

submit an application to CMS that describes how the entity meets all 
the requirements in the PACE program. An entity's application must be 
accompanied by an assurance from the SAA of the State in which the PO 
wishes to operate its PACE program. CMS accepts applications on a 
designated date four times per year (i.e., on a quarterly basis, 
generally the last Friday of March, June, September and December). Form 
Number: CMS-10631 (OMB control number: 0938-1326); Frequency: 
Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector, State, Local or Tribal 
governments, Business or other for-profits; Number of Respondents: 72; 
Total Annual Responses: 130; Total Annual Hours: 7,271. (For policy 
questions regarding this collection contact Debbie Vanhoven at 410-786-
6625.)

     Dated: April 25, 2022.
William N. Parham, III,
Director, Paperwork Reduction Staff, Office of Strategic Operations and 
Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-09164 Filed 4-28-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4120-01-P