THIS REQUEST FOR
CLEARANCE IS APPROVED ON THE CONDITION THAT HCFA SUBM TO OMB BY
OCTOBER 31, 1985, INFORMATION ON THE EFFECTIVENESS, EFFICIENCY, AND
ECONOMY OF CPAS. THIS SHOULD ADDRESS AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS 1. IS THE SYSTEM DEDICATED TO PROCESSING ONLY MEDICAID
CLAIMS 2. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO OPERATE SYSTEM DURING A GIVEN
REPORTING PERIOD 3. HOW MANY CLAIMS ARE PROCESSED DURING THIS
REPORTING PERIOD BY MARCH 1, 1985, HCFA SHALL REPORT TO OMB ON WHAT
INFORMATION IT INTENDS TO COLLECT AND HOW IT INTENDS TO USE IT.
THIS CLEARANCE APPLIES TO SECTION 11607, PART 11 OF THE STATE
MEDICAID MANUAL. WITHIN 30 DAYS HCFA SHALL SUBMIT A CLEARANCE
REQUEST FOR ALL REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED
WITH CPAS CONTAINE IN THE STATE MEDICAID MANUAL.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1986
10/31/1986
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MEDICAID PROGRAM. CLAIMS PAYMENT.
MEDICAID STATE AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL CPAS PLAN.
CPAS PLANS REPRESENT A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT, BETWEEN HCFA AND A
STATE AGENCY, WHICH DOCUMENT AND EXPLAINS IN DETAIL THE TYPE OF MQC
CLAIMS PROCESSING SYSTEM A STAT WILL OPERATE FOR A GIVEN FISCAL
YEAR.
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.