This information
collection is approved through 10-93 under the following condition:
OMB extends the previously outlined terms of clearance from the
last clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1996
09/30/1996
3,566,666
0
0
171,165
0
0
0
0
0
HCFA IS REQUESTING REINSTATEMENT OF
THE INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN 42 CFR 433.138
AND THE RELATED STATE PLAN PREPRINT. THE INFORMATION IS COLLECTED
FROM APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS AS WELL AS FROM STATE AND LOCAL
AGENCIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMININ THE LEGAL LIABILITY OF THIRD
PARTIES TO PAY FOR SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
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.