Approved for use
through 9/90 under the condition that the next form submitted for
OMB clearance is revised to contain the burden disclosure statement
as required by 5 CFR 1320.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1990
09/30/1990
157
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50,083
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THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED ANNUALLY
BY THE FREE-STANDING HOSPICE WHIC ARE CERTIFIED TO PARTICIPATE IN
MEDICARE. IT IS CALLED A COST REPORT BECAUSE IT COLLECTS COST DATA.
IT WILL NOT, HOWEVER BE USED FOR RETROSPECTIVE COST SETTLEMENT.
RATHER, THE COST DATA WILL BE USED TO UPDATE THE NATIONAL
REIMBURSEMENT RATE APPLIED TO FREE-STANDING HOSPICES.
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.