THIS COLLECTION
HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPI REQUIREMENTS
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED UNDER 0938-0327. THESE REQUIREMENTS MAY BE
FOUND AT: 434.6[a][2] thru [6], [9] thru [11], [15], and [16]
434.10[b] 434.12[b][c] 434.14[a][5] thru [8] UNDER THE PROVISIONS
UNDER 1320.14[f], OMB REQUESTS THAT HHS INITIATE RULEMAKING TO
REVISE INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS IN SECTIONS
434.27[a][3], 434.36, AND 434.55. SPECIFICALLY, THE REQUIREMENT FOR
STATE AGENCY REVIEW OF INDIVIDUAL HMO TERMINATIONS AND MARKETING
REQUIREMENT IS EXCESSIVELY PRESCRIPTIVE. STATES SHOULD BE GIVEN THE
FLEXIBILITY TO DETERMINE THE NEED FOR SUCH REVIEWS. A NOTICE MUST
BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER ON THE NEXT PRACTICABLE DATE
REGARDI THIS ACTION. THIS RULEMAKING MUST BE INITIATED WITHIN 120
DAYS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1985
01/31/1985
696
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128,400
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THIS CLEARANCE REQUEST CONSISTS OF
INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN CONTRACTS MEDICAID
STATE AGENCIES AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS. THESE
REQUIREMENTS ARE NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT RECIPIENTS ARE TREATED,
SERVICES ARE RENDERED AND REIMBURSEMENT IS MADE IN A MANNER
CONSISTENT WITH TITLE XIX.
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.