APPROVED THROUGH
1/88 UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) THE NEXT APPROVAL
SUBMISSION WILL INCLUDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE QUALITY
CRITERIA THAT MUST BE MET BY STATES BEFORE THE 2082 WIL NO LONGER
BE REQUIRED 2) THE SUBMISSION WILL CONTAIN ACTUAL EVIDENCE OF
NOTIFICATION TO BEST PERFORMING STATES THAT SUBMISSION OF THE
HARDCOPY 2082 IS NO LONGER REQUIRED 3) SEE ATTACHED LETTER FOR
FURTHER EXPLANATION.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1988
01/31/1988
02/28/1987
55
0
55
24,130
0
21,039
0
0
0
THESE DATA ARE REQUIRED TO MONITOR
PAST AND FUTURE TRENDS IN THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. THEY ARE USED AS
THE BASIS OF THE ANALYSES AND COST SAVINGS ESTIMATES FOR COST
SHARING LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES TO CONGRESS THEY ALSO ARE THE BASIS
FOR DHHS AND HCFA'S ACTUARIAL FORECASTS FOR MEDICAID.
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.