SECTION 1883 OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY
ACT PRESCRIBES THE METHODOLOGY FOR REIMBURSING SWING-BED PROVIDERS.
THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION WILL GATHER FROM THE STATE MEDICAID
AGENCIES THE AVERAGE PER DIEM PAYMENT RATES UNDER THE STATE PLAN
FOR ROUTINE SERVICES IN SNF'S AND ICF'S RESPECTIVELY DURING THE
PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR.
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.