APPROVED FOR 90 DAYS. HCFA REQUEST FOR EXTENSION MUST INCLUDE AN ASSESSMENT OF INDUSTRY OBJECTIONS TO THE PRESENT RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SHOULD INCLUDE HCFA'S PROPOSAL TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES IN ODR AND INTERMEDIARY-REQUIRED RECERTIFICATION PROVISIONS.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1982
09/30/1982
04/30/1982
57,200
0
168,000
38,100
0
5,600
0
0
0
THESE FORMS ARE USED BY SOME HOME HEALTH AGENCIES TO DOCUMENT PHYSICIA ORDERS AND CARE TO BE FURNISHED TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES. ONLY HOME HEALTH AGENCIES WHICH DEAL DIRECTLY WITH HCFA'S OFFICE OF DIRECT REIMBURSEMENT (ODR) ARE AFFECTED. ODR USES THIS INFORMATION TO DETERMINE MEDICARE COVERAGE.
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.