THE DATA GATHERED WILL PROVIDE
INFORMATION ON THE INCIDENCE AND PREVALANCE OF DISEASE AND COST OF
CHILD HEALTH FINANCED UNDER MEDICAID. THIS INFORMATION IS UTILIZED
TO ASSESS CHILD HEALTH STATUS, TO MEASURE IMPROVEMENTS, AND TO
DETERMINE WHETHER MEDICAID PROGRAM FUNDS ARE WELL SPENT. THESE DATA
ARE THE ONLY DATA ON TITLE XIX CHILD HEALTH AVAILABLE IN
HCFA.
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.