IN SEPTEMBER, 1978, HCFA AWARDED
CONTRACTS TO CONDUCT DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE AREA OF PROSPECTIVE RISK
REIMBURSEMENT TO HMO'S BASED ON PER CAPITA COSTS. IN ORDER TO
CALCULATE THE PROPER REIMBURSEMENT, HCFA NEEDS THE NAMES AND SSNS
OF ALL MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES RESIDING IN THE HMO'S SERVICE AREA
WHO HAVE RESIDED IN LONG TERM CARE INSTITUTIONS FOR AT LEAST 30
DAYS.
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.