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OMB Control No:
0938-1087
ICR Reference No:
201106-0938-023
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201012-0938-015
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/CMS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
09/30/2011
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/29/2011
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information is approved for three years. However, within 30 days, CMS must submit an ICR revision with a supporting statement that fully describes, for each information collection, the burden that will be imposed over the three years requested, the number of respondents,the frequency of responses, and an annual average burden for the collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2014
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2011
Responses
18,872
0
71,518
Time Burden (Hours)
579,704
0
2,008,359
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) and implementing regulations at 45 CFR Part 149, employment-based plans that offer health coverage to early retirees and their spouses, surviving spouses, and dependents are eligible to receive tax-free reimbursement for a portion of the costs of health benefits provided to such individuals. To qualify, a plan sponsor must submit a complete application to HHS, and must submit reimbursement requests that consist of a list of individuals for whom reimbursement is sought, and documentation of the costs of health benefits provided.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 148 1102
Name of Law: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
US Code:
42 USC 18002
Name of Law: Reinsurance for Early Retirees
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
75 FR 80817
12/23/2010
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
76 FR 37813
06/28/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
24
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program - Private Application
CMS-10321
Deliberative Document
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program - Public Application
CMS-10321
Deliberative Document
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Appeals (Private), for Program Year 4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Appeals (Private), for Program Years 2 and 3
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Appeals (Public), for Program Year 4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Appeals (Public), for Program Years 2 and 3
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Reopening Requests (Private), for Program Years 2, 3, 4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Reopening Requests (Pub lic), for Program Years 2, 3, 4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Rerimburement Request Materials and Instructions (Cost Documentation) (Private) Program Year 2
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Rerimburement Request Materials and Instructions (Cost Documentation) (Private) Program Year 3
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Rerimburement Request Materials and Instructions (Cost Documentation) (Private) Program Year 4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Rerimburement Request Materials and Instructions (Cost Documentation) (Public) Program Year 2
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Rerimburement Request Materials and Instructions (Cost Documentation) (Public) Program Year 3
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Rerimburement Request Materials and Instructions (Cost Documentation) (Public) Program Year 4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Fraud and Abuse Procedures (Private) - Year 1
Fraud and Abuse Procedures (Public) - Year 1
Private Application Update Year 2_3_4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Private CHOW Years 2_3_4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Private Data Inaccuracies Years 2_3_4
CMS-10321
ERRP Collection Instrument
Private Fraud and Abuse Procedures Years 2_3_4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Private Maintenance of Records Year 2_3_4
Private Written Agreement Year 2_3_4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Public Application Update Year 2_3_4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Public CHOW Years 2_3_4
CMS-10321
ERRP Collection Instrument
Public Data Inaccuracies Years 2_3_4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Public Fraud and Abuse Procedures Years 2_3_4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Public Maintenance of Records Year 2_3_4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Public Written Agreement Year 2_3_4
CMS-10321
Revised ERRP Collection Instrument
Reimbursement Requests (Private)
Reimbursement Requests (Public)
Written Agreements (Private ) - Year 1
Written Agreements (Public) - Year 1
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
18,872
71,518
0
-56,252
3,606
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
579,704
2,008,359
0
-1,590,040
161,385
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
In this revision, CMS removes the burden associated with the application and year one requirements, because those phases are complete.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$30,000,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
William Parham 4107864669
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
06/29/2011
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