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###### Department of Health and Human Services

###### Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

          - [Document Identifier CMS-10142]

# 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 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.                    

# DATES:

                        Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by the OMB desk officer by                         *January 23, 2015.*

# ADDRESSES:

                        When commenting on the proposed information collections, please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be received by the OMB desk officer via one of the following transmissions: OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer,  Fax Number: (202) 395-5806                         *OR,*                         Email:                         *OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov*.                    

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' Web site address at                         *http://www.cms.hhs.gov/​PaperworkReductionActof1995.*

                        2. Email your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, and CMS document identifier, to                         *Paperwork@cms.hhs.gov.*

3. Call the Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Reports Clearance Office at (410) 786-1326.

# 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                           ( print page 77497)                        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:*                     Bid Pricing Tool (BPT) for Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans and Prescription Drug Plans (PDP);                     *Use:*                     We require that Medicare Advantage organizations and Prescription Drug Plans complete the Bid Pricing Tool (BPT) as part of the annual bidding process. During this process, organizations prepare their proposed actuarial bid pricing for the upcoming contract year and submit them to us for review and approval. The purpose of the BPT is to collect the actuarial pricing information for each plan. The BPT calculates the plan's bid, enrollee premiums, and payment rates. We publish beneficiary premium information using a variety of formats (                    *www.medicare.gov,*                     the Medicare & You handbook, Summary of Benefits marketing information) for the purpose of beneficiary education and enrollment.                     *Form Number:*                     CMS-10142 (OMB control number 0938-0944);                     *Frequency:*                     Yearly;                     *Affected Public:*                     Private sector (Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profit institutions);                     *Number of Respondents:*                     555;                     *Total Annual Responses:*                     4,995;                     *Total Annual Hours:*                     149,850. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Rachel Shevland at 410-786-3026).                

Dated: December 18, 2014.

Martique Jones,

Director, Regulations Development Group, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs.

[FR Doc. 2014-30026 Filed 12-23-14; 8:45 am]

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