Not approved.
This information, if needed, does not need to be collected via a
separate or special survey such as proposed.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1981
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THIS FORM ALLOWS HCFA TO IDENTIFY ALL
PROVIDER FACILITIES WHICH ARE PART OF A CHAIN OPERATION AND ARE
RECEIVING MEDICARE PAYMENTS. INFORMATION OBTAINED IS USED BY COST
REPORT AND FRAUD INVESTIGATORS TO DETERMINE LEGITIMATE COST
WRITE-OFFS.
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.