UNDER SECTION 1883 OF THE SOCIAL
SECURITY ACT, THE AVERAGE STATEWIDE MEDICAID PAYMENTS FOR SNF AND
ICF SERVICES DURING THE PREVIOUS CALENDA YEAR DETERMINE THE AMOUNT
OF MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT TO SWING-BED HOSPITALS. WHILE STATES AND
HOSPITALS ARE ANXIOUS FOR HCFA TO IMPLEMENT THIS PROVISION, WE
CANNOT DO SO UNTIL OBTAINING THE APPROPRIATE RATES FROM THE STATES.
THE SAME RATES WOULD ALSO BE USED TO IMPLEMENT SECTION
1861(V)(1)(G) OF THE ACT.
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.