Federal Register #CMS10752

HHS Seeks Comment on Emergency Waiver and Tribal TANF Financial Reporting Information Collections

This opportunity involves the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), seeking public comment on proposed information collection activities: - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is an information collection activity, not a procurement of products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - CMS: Revision of the automated process for Section 1135 waiver requests (Form CMS-10752), enabling healthcare providers to request emergency waivers and report operational status during disasters or public health emergencies. - Estimated 4,829 respondents annually - Includes a public-facing web form and automated mail handler system - Expanded reporting to include cybersecurity incidents and operational impacts - ACF: Extension of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Financial Report (Form ACF196T) for 50 tribal agencies to report quarterly financial data, with streamlined instructions to reduce burden. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Collection supports timely healthcare services, decision-making, and emergency response - Captures emergency dates, ongoing status updates, and expanded operational impact reporting - No acquisition of hardware, software, or third-party services - Place of Performance/Delivery: - CMS Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850

Description

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its intention to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves requests for waivers and flexibilities under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act during emergencies, as well as operational status reports from healthcare providers affected by emergencies. The goal is to ensure timely healthcare services and proper decision-making during public health emergencies. Comments are invited on the burden estimates, necessity, utility, and methods to minimize the information collection burden.

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