Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request; State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Data Performance Reports and Information Collection Tools
Notice.
Citation: "84 FR 71954"
Document Number: "OMB# 0985-0040"
Page Number: "71954"
"Notices"
Agency: "Administration for Community Living, HHS."
SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed collection of information listed above. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish a notice in the
This is a revision request for the
DATES: Comments on the collection of information must be submitted electronically by
ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments on the collection of information to:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA, Federal agencies must obtain approval from the
With respect to the following collection of information, ACL invites comments on our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including:
(1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of ACL's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of ACL's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used to determine burden estimates;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques when appropriate, and other forms of information technology.
The purpose of this data collection is to collect performance data from grantees, grantee team members, and partners.
The SHIP, SMP, MIPPA, and ADRC programs are located in each of the 50 states, the
ACL is proposing to combine these three collection tools to reduce burden on the grantees, grantee team members, and partners as many of the individuals working on these programs, collecting information, and reporting results are the same at the local level. Combining these tools will reduce the need for duplicate or triplicate reporting of activities in separate tools further reducing the time and effort in reporting outcomes and activities. In addition, this combination will allow for further clarification on when, where, and how activities are being conducted across these ACL programs further informing performance outcomes.
SHIP and MIPPA Data Collection (OMB #0985-0040)
Section 4360(f) of OBRA 1990 created the
This tool captures the information and data necessary for ACL to meet these Congressional requirements, as well as, capturing performance data on individual grantees providing ACL essential insight for monitoring and technical assistance purposes.
In addition, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA), initially passed in 2008, provided targeted funding for the SHIPs, area agencies on aging (AAAs), and Aging and
SMP Data Collection (OMB #0985-0024)
Under Public Law 104-208, the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997,
The HHS/OIG has collected SMP performance data and issued SMP performance reports since 1997. The information from the current collection is reported by the OIG to
ADRC Data Collection (OMB #0985-0062)
The Aging and
ACL uses this collection to support states in better coordinating and integrating their existing long-term services and supports (LTSS) access functions to develop a new interface that would make it easier for people to learn about and quickly access options that meet their needs. These programs operate throughout
The proposed data collection tools may be found on the ACL website for review at https://www.acl.gov/about-acl/public-input.
Estimated Program Burden
ACL estimates the burden associated with this collection of information as follows: The burden hours are based on the number of projects for ACL grantees.
Type of respondent Form/report Number of Number of Average Total burden name respondents responses per respondent burden per hours response (in minutes) SMP Grantees Media Outreach & Education 216 46 15 2,484 SMP Grantees Group Outreach & Education 6,935 4 4 1,849.33 SMP Grantees Individual Interaction 6,935 41 5 23,694.58 SMP Grantees Team Member 216 31 5 558 SMP Grantees OIG Report 0 0 0 0 SMP Grantees Time Spent Report 0 0 0 0 SHIP/MIPPA Grantees Media Outreach & Education 3,750 15 15 14,062.5 SHIP/MIPPA Grantees Group Outreach & Education 3,750 15 4 3,750 SHIP/MIPPA Grantees SHIP Team Member 216 75 5 1,350 SHIP/MIPPA Grantees Beneficiary Contact 15,000 233 5 291,250 SHIP/MIPPA Grantees Training 216 75 15 1,620 SHIP/MIPPA Grantees SHIP Performance Report 0 0 0 0 SHIP/MIPPA Grantees Resource Report 0 0 0 0 SHIP/MIPPA Grantees MIPPA Performance Report 0 0 0 0 ADRC/NWD NWD Management Tool data 556 2 60 112 collection and entry-Local Level ADRC/NWD NWD Management Tool data 996 2 240 7,968 collection and entry-State Level ADRC/NWD NWD Management Tool data 400 12 30 2,400 collection and entry-Local Level SHIP/SMP/MIPPA Summary Reports 0 0 0 0 SHIP/MIPPA Grantees Part D Enrollment outcomes 0 0 0 0 Report Totals 39,186 551 403 351,098
Dated:
Principal Deputy Administrator.
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