THIS FORM IS USED AT COST SETTLEMENT
BY HCFA'S OFFICE OF DIRECT REIMBURSEMENT WHICH IS THE INTERMEDIARY
FOR SOME 300 HOME HEALTH AGENCIES. IT SHOWS WHICH SERVICES HAVE
BEEN PAID BY THE INTERMEDIARY AND WHICH REMAIN TO BE PAID AS OF THE
DATE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. THIS INFORMATION ALLOWS THE INTERMEDIARY
AND PROVIDER TO RECONCILE THEIR RECORDS.
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.