Approved through
9/88 under the condition that prior to the next approval
submission, HCFA documents the number of SNFs opting for the
abbreviated cost report and the burden imposed on these
respondents.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1988
09/30/1988
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
'PROVIDER' 'COSTS'. THIS FORM IS TO BE
USED BY SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES WITH LESS THAN 1500
MEDICARE-PATIENT DAYS, AT THEIR OPTION, TO REPORT COSTS INCURRED
FOR PROVIDING SERVICES TO MEDICARE PATIENTS.
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.