This document contains previously
approved regulations regarding disclosure of the summary of
benefits and coverage and the uniform glossary for group health
plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual
markets under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This
document implements the disclosure requirements to help plans and
individuals better understand their health coverage, as well as
other coverage options. The templates and instructions to be used
in making these disclosures are being issued in a separate
notice.
Estimates have been adjusted to
account for new estimates of the number of issuers, plans,
participants and beneficiaries affected by the information
collection. Also labor rates have been adjusted.
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.