This ICR is approved consistent with revised supporting statement. We note that while this ICR is implementing ARRA-related changes, not all of the burden changes are attributable to ARRA. CMS also agrees to pull out all references to "forthcoming guidance" before this instrument is implemented. Consistent with the PRA, this ICR should be re-submitted along with the publication of the draft "forthcoming guidance" documents to the extent the guidance document will result in new information collection, recordkeeping, or disclosure requirements or result in changes to burden or capital costs from existing requirements. Previous terms of clearance remain in effect.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2010
453
0
455
11,919
0
11,890
0
0
0
The Applications for Part D sponsors to offer qualified prescription drug coverage are completed by entities seeking approval to offer Part D benefits under the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit program established by section 101 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) and is codified in section 1860D of the Social Security Act (the Act).
The Part D applications have been revised, and as a result, increased in burden due to the streamlining of separate employer applications into the individual market applications. Further, new regulations were issued since the last major revision of these documents. As a result, new attestation sections were added to the overall applications and many attestations were clarified or corrected to address current CMS policy (see Supporting Statement for more detail).
$140,000
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Yes
Uncollected
Bonnie Harkless 4107865666
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:
(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;
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.
Form CMS-10137 CY 2011-Applications for Medicare Part D Plans; PDP Plans, MA-PD Plans, Cost Plans, PACE Organizations, SAE and EGWP
CMS response United comments from 60 day.xls
30 day_Summ_2011_Application_Revisions_technical and substantive.doc
CY 2011-Applications for Medicare Part D Plans; PDP Plans, MA-PD Plans, Cost Plans, PACE Organizations, SAE and EGWP