THIS APPROVAL IS
CONDITIONAL ON THE TERMS OUTLINED IN THE 11/10/83 LETTER FROM
ROBERT P. BEDELL TO ROBERT F. SERMIER.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1984
02/28/1984
55
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0
11,550
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0
0
0
0
THIS DATA IS NEEDED TO MONITOR PAST
AND PROJECTED FUTURE TRENDS IN THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. IT IS USED AS
THE BASIS OF THE ANALYSIS AND COST SAVING ESTIMATES FOR COST
SHARING LEGISLATION INITIATIVES TO CONGRESS. ANOTHER IMPORTANT USE
CENTERS ON HCFA'S/HHS ACTUARIAL FORECAST. THE RESPONDENTS ARE
MEDICAID STATE AGENCIES.
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.