(CMS-R-72) Information Collection Requirements in 42 CFR 473.18, 473.34, 473.36, and 473.42, PRO Reconsiderations and Appeals

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
CMS-R-72 Supporting Statement (2016)_07222016.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2016-09-26	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
43657	Information Collection Requirements in 42 CFR 473.18, 473.34, 473.36, and 473.42, PRO Reconsiderations and Appeals		Unchanged
191472	Information Collection Requirements in 42 CFR 473.18, 473.34, 473.36, and 473.42, PRO Reconsiderations and Appeals		Unchanged
191471	Information Collection Requirements in 42 CFR 473.18, 473.34, 473.36, and 473.42, PRO Reconsiderations and Appeals		Unchanged
191470	Information Collection Requirements in 42 CFR 473.18, 473.34, 473.36, and 473.42, PRO Reconsiderations and Appeals		Unchanged
191469	Information Collection Requirements in 42 CFR 473.18, 473.34, 473.36, and 473.42, PRO Reconsiderations and Appeals		Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0938-0443	ICR Reference No: 201609-0938-016
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201308-0938-017
Agency/Subagency: HHS/CMS	Agency Tracking No: 20310
Title: (CMS-R-72) Information Collection Requirements in 42 CFR 473.18, 473.34, 473.36, and 473.42, PRO Reconsiderations and Appeals
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted and continue	Conclusion Date: 09/28/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/27/2016
Terms of Clearance:

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2016	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2017
Responses	7,584	0	7,584
Time Burden (Hours)	2,822	0	2,822
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: These regulations contain procedures for QIOs (formerly known as PROs) to use in reconsideration of initial determinations. The information requirements contained in these regulations are on QIOs to provide information to parties requesting a reconsideration. These parties will use the information as guidelines for appeal rights in instances where issues are still in dispute.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 241 Name of Law: Research and investigations generally
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 47807	07/22/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 66031	09/26/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Information Collection Requirements in 42 CFR 473.18, 473.34, 473.36, and 473.42, PRO Reconsiderations and Appeals
Information Collection Requirements in 42 CFR 473.18, 473.34, 473.36, and 473.42, PRO Reconsiderations and Appeals
Information Collection Requirements in 42 CFR 473.18, 473.34, 473.36, and 473.42, PRO Reconsiderations and Appeals
Information Collection Requirements in 42 CFR 473.18, 473.34, 473.36, and 473.42, PRO Reconsiderations and Appeals
Information Collection Requirements in 42 CFR 473.18, 473.34, 473.36, and 473.42, PRO Reconsiderations and Appeals

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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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $25,310

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? 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? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 09/27/2016

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