MEDICAID PROGRAM. CLAIMS. THE PURPOSE
OF THIS FINAL RULE IS TO REDUC REPORTING BURDEN ON STATES UNDER
CURRENT MEDICAID QUALITY CONTROL, TO CONSOLIDATE THE MONITORING OF
CLAIMS PROCESSING UNDER THE MEDICAID MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
APPROVAL AND ANNUAL REAPPROVAL PROCESS, AND TO IMPROVE STATE
FLEXIBILITY BY PERMITING STATES TO OPERATE ALTERNATE PROGRAMS IF
THEY MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA.
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.