This information
collection request is approved for six months with th following
understanding: HCFA submitt a subsequent request that includes the
instructions, forms and formats HCFA intends employers to use to
meet the statutory obligations; and, HCFA reestima the burden based
on the specific methods of collection and assumptions regarding
sophisticated collection techniques that more closely reflec
current employer practices.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1995
01/31/1995
120,000,000
0
0
2,300,000
0
0
0
0
0
EMPLOYERS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT
INFORMATION ON INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE EMPLOYER'S GROUP HEALTH
PLANS TO A DATA BANK ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES. INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO FURTHER PURPOSES OF
MEDICARE SECONDARY PAYER AND MEDICAID THIRD PARTY LIABLITY
PROVISIONS OF SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.
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.