TO ENSURE THAT MEDICAID IS A PAYOR OF
LAST RESORT, THE MEDICAID STATUT REQUIRES THAT MEDICAID STATE
AGENCIES TAKE ALL REASONABLE MEASURES TO ASCERTAIN THE LEGAL
LIABILITY OF THIRD PARTIES TO PAY FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES OF MEDICAID
APPLICANTS/RECIPIENTS. FORM SSA-8019 ELICITS INFORMATION FROM
MEDICAID APPLICANTS/RECIPIENTS WHO ARE BENEFICIARIES OF A HEALTH
INSURANCE RESOURCE. THIS INFORMATION IS THEN TRANSFERRED THE
MEDICAID STATE AGENCY.
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.