This ICR is approved consistent with the elimination of the LTC Waste reporting requirements. However, CMS is reminded that any changes to the Medicare Part D reporting requirements--even if they are implemented through guidance (e.g. the CMS Manual or the annual Call Letter) or stem from a statutory change--must be submitted for PRA approval before they are implemented.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2011
47,028
0
380,184
66,498
0
157,450
3,107,452
0
0
This collection provides CMS with the opportunity to exercise their statutory authority to require all Part D Sponsors (MA-PDs and PDPs) to report data related to their operational costs and services. These data will be analyzed for oversight and monitoring purposes, as well as potentially initiating other groups within the agency to perform functions such as fraud/waste/abuse investigations, audit activities, and compliance.
There was an overall decrease of 333,156 responses, and an overall decrease of 94,486 burden hours associated with this revised data collection.
$300,000
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
William Parham 4107864669
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.