THE AGENCY CHARACTERISTICS FORM WILL
COLLECT BASELINE INFORMATION ON APPROXIMATELY 400 HOME HEALTH
AGENCIES INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE HOME HEALTH AGENCY
PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT DEMONSTRATION. AN ANNUAL UPDATE WILL BE
COMPLETED BY THE 133 AGENCIES ACTUALLY SELECTED FOR PARTICIPATION
IN THE TWO PHASES OF THE DEMONSTRATION.
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.