THIS CLEARANCE
ACTION PERTAINS TO THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIE RELATED TO
THIS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. PRIOR TO THE OBLIGATION OF FUNDS FOR
THE IMPLEMENTATION PHASE OF THE PROJECT, HHS SHALL SUBMIT A REQUEST
FOR OMB PRECLEARANCE OF THE DEMONSTRATION.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1984
03/31/1984
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THIS IS A PROPOSED CONTRACT TO DESIGN,
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO TEST ALTERNATIVE
METHODS OF PAYING MEDICARE HOME HEALTH AGENCIES ON A PROSPECTIVE
BASIS. INFORMATION COLLECTED IN THIS DEMONSTRATION WILL ENABLE HCFA
TO ADMINISTER THE PROJECT PROPERLY AND EVALUATE ITS
EFFECTS.
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.