IRC SECTION 6109 REQUIRES THAT
RECIPIENTS OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE PAYMENTS, FURNISH IDENTIFYING
NUMBERS TO PAYERS WHO MUST REPORT SUCH PAYMENTS TO IRS. THIS FORM
CAN BE USED BY PAYERS (SUCH AS INSURANCE COMPANIES) TO REQUEST THE
IDENTIFYING NUMBERS OF RECIPIENTS (SUCH AS PHYSICIANS) WHO HAVE
PROVIDED MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
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.