THE EVALUATION OF MEDICARE COMPETITION
DEMONSTRATIONS, WHICH HAS BEEN IN PROGRESS FOR APPROXIMATELY 2
YEARS REQUIRES A NEW CLEARANCE OF AN INFORMATION COLLECTION FORM TO
ALLOW THE PROJECT TO CONTINUE COLLECTING AGGREGATE USE AND COST
DATA AND OTHER RELEVENT EVALUATION DATA THAT HAD BEEN OBTAINED FROM
ANOTHER SOURCE PRIOR TO THE DEMONSTRATION HMO CONVERSION TO PROGRAM
STATUS.
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.