THE HCFA-3258 IS COMPLETED BY MEDICARE
CONTRACTORS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE SCHEDULE PROJECTS AN AVERAGE
NUMBER OF PRODUCTIVE HOURS, PER EMPLOYEE, DEVOTED BY EACH
CONTRACTOR TO MEDICARE OPERATIONS. THEREAFTER, HCFA USES THIS
INFORMATION TO CALCULATE THE NUMBER OF STAF YEARS DEVOTED TO NINE
INTERMEDIARY OR SEVEN CARRIER MEDICARE-RELATED FUNCTIONS. THE DATA
COLLECTION ASSISTS HCFA IN DETERMINING CONTRACTOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AS WELL AS COMPUTING THE
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.