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OMB Control No:
0938-0950
ICR Reference No:
202406-0938-011
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202109-0938-017
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/CMS
Agency Tracking No:
CM-CPC
Title:
Appointment of Representative and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 405.910 (CMS-1696)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
08/28/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/25/2024
Terms of Clearance:
Prior to the re-submission of this information collection (IC), CMS will assess linguistic preferences across the respondent population and translate this IC into additional languages as appropriate in order to increase accessibility and reduce health disparities. It is the expectation that CMS will translate this form into more languages that English and Spanish, but the number of additional languages will be based on the agency’s assessment of population needs, but these languages could include both Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Arabic, French, and Russian. This request is supported by the principles and priorities set forth in the memorandum titled “Improving Access to Public Benefits Programs Through the Paperwork Reduction Act” (April 13, 2022), the Executive Order 13985 on “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government” (January 20, 2021), Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency" (August, 11, 2000) and the culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) standards.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2025
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2024
Responses
213,208
0
270,544
Time Burden (Hours)
53,302
0
67,637
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This form will be completed by beneficiaries, providers and suppliers who wish to appoint representatives to assist them with obtaining initial determinations and filing appeals. The appointment of representative form must be signed by the party making the appointment and the individual agreeing to accept the appointment.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 554 521
Name of Law: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement Act of 2000 (BIPA)
PL:
Pub.L. 108 - 178 931
Name of Law: Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA)
US Code:
18 USC 1869
Name of Law: BIPA
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:
89 FR 25879
04/12/2024
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 53107
06/25/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Appointment of Representative (Beneficiary)
CMS-1696, CMS-1696
Appointment of Representative (English)
,
Appointment of Representative (Spanish)
Appointment of Representative (Provider Supplier)
CMS-1696, CMS-1696
Appointment of Representative (English)
,
Appointment of Representative (Spanish)
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
213,208
270,544
0
0
-57,336
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
53,302
67,637
0
0
-14,335
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Current appeals data indicates that the number of first level appeals has decreased since 2021. While the total time to complete the form has not changed, the hourly burden estimates have decreased and is being adjusted in this iteration for all respondents due to a fewer number of appeals being filed. Overall, the number of appeals using this collection has decreased by 57,336 (prior amount 270,544 minus current amount 213,208) which translates to a decrease of 14,335 burden hours (prior amount 67,637 minus current amount 53,302).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,324
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Stephan McKenzie 410 786-1943 stephan.mckenzie@cms.hhs.gov
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:
06/25/2024
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