STATE AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT
THE HCFA-319 TO THE ROS ON A MONTHLY BASIS. THE HCFA-319 IS A
LISTING OF MEDICAID CASES IDENTIFIED THROUGH A STATISTICALLY
RELIABLE STATEWIDE SAMPLE OF CASES SELECTED FROM THE ELIGIBILITY
FILES. THE SUBMITTAL OF THE HCFA-319 IS NECESSAR FOR RO CONTROL AND
TRACKING OF STATE MQC REVIEWS. WITHOUT THESE LISTS THE INTEGRITY OF
THE SAMPLING RESULTS WOULD BE SUSPECT AND THE ROS WOU HAVE NO DATA
ON THE ADEQUACY OF THE STATES' MONTHLY SAMPLE DRAW
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.