THE HCFA-1961 WILL BE USED BY MEDICARE
INTERMEDIARIES AND CARRIERS, MEDICAID STATE AGENCIES, AND COMPUTER
FIRMS (WHO PREPARE BILLING FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROVIDERS AND
SUPPLIERS) TO ORDER MEDICARE AND MEDICAID BILLING FORMS AND PROGRAM
ISSUANCES FROM THE HEALTH CARE FINANCING ADMINISTRATION. IT HAS
BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE PROGRAM ISSUANCES.
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.