THE PROVIDER-BASED HOME HEALTH AGENCY
COST REPORT (HCFA-1729) IS BEING REVISED TO INCORPORATE CHANGES
ALREADY MADE TO THE HHA COST REPORT (HCFA-1728) FOR FREE-STANDING
HHAS. THE CHANGES BREAK OUT COST BY TYPE OF VISIT, RATHER THAN
AGGREGATING THEM AS A SINGLE COST FOR ALL VISITS. THE FIGURES SHOWN
FOR NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS, HOURS, AND FEDERAL COST PERTAIN TO BOTH
COST REPORTS.
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.