THE COST REPORTS WILL BE USED BY
HCFA'S OFFICE OF DIRECT REIMBURSEMENT (ODR) TO ENSURE PROPER &
TIMELY PAYMENTS TO THE FREESTANDING COMMUNITY & OTHER
NONHOSPITAL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES IN THE DEMONSTRATIO
PROJECT. THE STATISTICAL REPORTS WILL PROVIDE SELECTED DATA FOR
EVALUATION PURPOSES. THIS DEMONSTRATION WILL TEST WHETHER MEDICARE
COVERAGE OF PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION COUPLED WITH COST REIMBURSEMENT
TO COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS IS COST EFFECTIVE.
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.