This information
collection is approved through 01/96 under the following
conditions: OMB reinterates its request that HCFA explore ways to
reduce the burden of the Home and Community-Based Waivers. This
request is part of an overall effort by this Administration to
simplify the waiver request process for States. Initiatives to
streamline the process could include: facilitating the electronic
transmission of the form, creation of a preprint with simple
response boxes, modification of regulations to create permanent
authorities, and eliminate the need for waivers of specific
provisions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1996
04/30/1996
12/31/1994
140
0
50
12,600
0
10,000
0
0
0
UNDER THE SECRETARIAL WAIVER, STATES
MAY OFFER A WIDE ARRAY OF HOME AN COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO
INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE REQUIRE INSTITUTIONALIZATION.
STATES REQUESTING A WAIVER MUST PROVIDE CERTAIN ASSURANCES,
DOCUMENTATION, AND COST AND UTILIZATION ESTIMATES.
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.