Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Public Comment Request; State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Data Performance Reports and Information Collection Tools
Notice.
Citation: "85 FR 60805"
Document Number: "OMB #0985-0040"
Page Number: "60805"
"Notices"
Agency: "Administration for Community Living, HHS."
SUMMARY: The Administration for Community Living is announcing that the proposed collection of information listed above has been submitted to the
DATES: Submit written comments on the collection of information by
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information by:
(a) Email to: [email protected], Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ACL;
(b) fax to: 202.395.5806, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for ACL; or
(c) by mail to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, New Executive Office Bldg.,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, ACL has submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for review and clearance.
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
The respondents for this data collection are grantees, grantee team members, and partners who meet with Medicare beneficiaries and older adults in-group settings and in one-on-one sessions to educate them on Medicare enrollment, Medicare benefits and subsidy programs, the importance of being aware of Medicare fraud, errors and abuse, and having the knowledge to protect the Medicare system.
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 clarification on when, where, and how services are being delivered 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, grantee performance data 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,
Among other requirements, it directed the ACL to work with the
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 tool to collect performance and outcome data necessary for monitoring and oversight. Additionally, this collection supports 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
Comments in Response to the 60-Day Federal Register Notice
ACL published both a 60-day and 30-day Federal Register Notice in the
Beneficiary Contact Form Comments & Responses Topic/issue Public comment ACL response Beneficiary Demographics Please add veteran status to track possible eligibility for ACL added a new question to the Beneficiary Contact Form to benefits capture veteran status. Topics Discussed/Original Medicare Please add Accountable Care Organizations ACL added "Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)". Add Part B conditional enrollment ACL added "Conditional Enrollment". Include something to track equitable relief ACL added "Equitable Relief". Please include late enrollment penalties ACL added "Late Enrollment Penalty" to the Original Medicare Topics Discussed field and the Medicare Part D Topics Discussed field. Please include something to track issues with provider ACL added "Provider Participation" to the Original Medicare participation to the form Topics Discussed field, "Provider Network" to the Medicare Advantage Topics Discussed, "Pharmacy Network" to Medicare Part D Topics Discussed, and "Provider Participation" to the Medicaid Topics Discussed field. Topics Discussed/Medigap Include application assistance for Medigap plans ACL added "Application Assistance". Please include a way to track Medigap complaints and guaranteed ACL added "Complaints" and "Guaranteed Issue Rights". issue right issues Topics Discussed/Medicare Advantage (MA and MA-PD) Add Special Needs Plans to the form ACL added "Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans", "Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans", and "Institutional Special Needs Plans". Include the new benefits for MA plans ACL added "Supplemental Benefits (please explain)". Include Integrated Care on the Beneficiary Contact Form ACL did not include this item because it is included in more detailed Topics Discussed captured throughout the form. Topics Discussed/Other Prescription Assistance Add a way to track prescription discount cards ACL added "Prescription Discount Cards". Topics Discussed/Medicaid Add MSP Application Submission ACL deleted "Application Submission" from the Medicaid Topics Discussed field and added "Medicaid Application Submission", "MSP Application Submission", and "Medicaid Spend Down" to differentiate between the actions. Add Appeals to the Medicaid section ACL added "Appeals/Grievances" and "QMB Improper Billing". Please include a way to track issues with Medicaid Expansion and ACL added "Medicaid Expansion (ACA) Transitions to Medicare" Marketplace transitions to Medicare to the Medicaid Topics Discussed field and "Marketplace Transition to Medicare" to the Other Insurance Topics Discussed field. Include a way to track MSP recertification ACL added "Medicaid Recertification" and "MSP Recertification". Add PACE ACL added "Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)". Topics Discussed/Additional Topic Details Please add an easy way to track COVID-19 issues ACL added "COVID-19". Add a way to track issues with common benefits such as ACL added "ESRD", "Mail Order Prescription", "Mental transportation and home health care Health", "Opioids", "Physical Therapy", "Telehealth", and "Transportation". Add HSAs ACL added "Health Savings Accounts". Add a way to track IRMA questions ACL added "Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount". Please find a way to track assistance with setting up and ACL added "MyMedicare.gov Account". assisting with MyMedicare accountsAdd Behavioral Health as a topic ACL did not add this as it is encompassed by "Mental Health". Add Pooled Trusts ACL did not add as it is not within the SHIP scope of work. Add the following benefits: SNAP, LIHEAP, SSI, SSDI, Tax ACL did not add these benefits as it is not within the SHIP scope Benefits, Veterans Benefits, Housing, Subsidies, Lifeline, Public of work. Assistance, Unemployment Assistance, Subsidized Transit Benefits, Other food Benefits, Other home benefits
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.
Grantee respondent type Form/report name Number of Number of Average Total burden respondents responses per burden per hours respondent response (in minutes) SMP Media Outreach & Education 216 46 2 662.4 SMP Group Outreach & Education 6,935 4 4 1,849.33 SMP Individual Interaction 6,935 41 5 23,694.58 SMP Team Member 216 31 5 558 SMP SMP Team Member Activity 216 31 5 558 SMP SMP Interaction 6,935 2 5 1,155.83 SMP SMP Subject 3,500 5 5 1,458.33 SMP OIG Report 0 0 0 0 SMP Time Spent Report 0 0 0 0 SHIP/MIPPA Media Outreach & Education 3,750 15 15 14,062.50 SHIP/MIPPA Group Outreach & Education 3,750 15 4 3,750 SHIP/MIPPA SHIP Team Member 216 75 5 1,350 SHIP/MIPPA Beneficiary Contact 15,000 233 5 291,250 SHIP/MIPPA Training 216 75 15 4,050 SHIP/MIPPA SHIP Performance Report 0 0 0 0 SHIP/MIPPA Resource Report 0 0 0 0 SHIP/MIPPA MIPPA Performance Report 0 0 0 0 SHIP/MIPPA SHIP Team Member Activity 216 40 7 1,008 SHIP/MIPPA SHIP Training 216 5 4 72 SHIP/SMP/MIPPA Summary Reports 0 0 0 0 SHIP/MIPPA Part D Enrollment Outcomes 0 0 0 0 Report Totals 48,317 618 335,166.47
Dated:
Principal Deputy Administrator.
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