Health Care Reform Insurance Web Portal and Supporting Authority Contained in Sections 1103 and 10102 of The Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act, P.L. 111-148 (PPACA)
Health Care Reform Insurance Web Portal and Supporting Authority Contained in Sections 1103 and 10102 of The Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act, P.L. 111-148 (PPACA)
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for 6 months. However, prior to the July 1st launch of the web portal, HHS must submit final versions of the instructions/templates for the information collected that will populate the website. HHS may submit these documents as a non-substantive, non-material change to the collection.
OMB is withholding full approval of the collection and updating of pricing and benefits inoformation at this time because HHS has not provided the instructions or instruments that will be used. Once HHS completes development and finalizes instructions/templates for the data for collecting and updating pricing and benefits data for issuers, HHS may also submit these documents as a non-substantive, non-material change to the collection. In this submission, they should they should provide the burden estimate for these collections. If it varies from the burden estimate provided in this request, HHS should provide a brief explanation of the reason for change.
OMB also encourages HHS to continue their consultation efforts as they develop these instruments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2010
6 Months From Approved
27,400
0
0
20,216
0
0
0
0
0
Information is required to implement a web portal to assist consumers in making educated decisions on their health care options.
In accordance with Section 1103 of The Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act, P.L. 111-148 (PPACA) the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is tasked with developing and implementing an Internet website portal to assist consumers with identifying affordable and comprehensive health insurance coverage options that are available in their State.
The statute requres the web portal to be functioning by July 1, 2010. Due to the urgency and the short time frames associated with this requirement, CMS does not have sufficient time to allow for the usual comment timeframe required in the PRA process.
PL: Pub.L. 111 - 148 1103 Name of Law: The Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act
PL: Pub.L. 111 - 148 10102 Name of Law: The Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act
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.