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
09/30/2014
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2011
18,872
0
71,518
579,704
0
2,008,359
0
0
0
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.
In this revision, CMS removes the burden associated with the application and year one requirements, because those phases are complete.
$30,000,000
No
No
Yes
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.