SECTION 1861(S)(3) OF THE SOCIAL
SECURITY ACT AUTHORIZES MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT OF DIAGNOSTIC
LABORATORY TESTS IF THE PERFORMANCE OF SUCH TESTS MEETS THE
CONDITIONS RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY. THE INFORMATION ON THIS
FORM IS COLLECTED AND EVALUATED BY THE STATE AGENCY TO DETERMINE
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS REQUIREMENT.
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.