This information
collection is approved through 9-97 under the following conditions:
Upon submission, HCFA will report on State success collecting data
on EPSDT services in capitated settings. HCFA will also provide
information on data collected under 1115 waiver programs, and the
development of the HEDIS for managed care as it applies to quality
measures for services to children.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1997
09/30/1997
09/30/1995
56
0
0
1,568
0
1,568
0
0
0
States are required to submit annual
EPSDT program reports to HCFA pursuant to Section 1902(a)(43) of
the Social Security Act. These reports provide HCFA with data
necessary to assess the effectiveness of State EPSDT programs, to
develop trend patterns and projections nationally, and respond to
inquiries. Respondents are State Medicaid agencies.
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.