Approved for use
through 1/98 under the conditions that: 1) no later than 10/96,
HCFA submits to OMB a written explanation and description of the
extent to which these HMO/CMP reporting requirements may be linked
with or included in the Medicare Transaction System; and 2) HCFA
immediately incorporates into the forms/instructions disclosure
statements required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its
implementing regulations. HCFA must provide OMB copies of the
amended forms/instructions for the public record.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1998
01/31/1998
792
0
0
2,920
0
0
0
0
0
The NDRR provides the Office of
Managed Care (OMC) with information required to effectively monitor
and evaluate the progress and effectiveness of the HMO/CMP program
and to provide technical assistance to HMO/CMPs as appropriate.
This ensures the protection of Federal investment and enrolled
members of HMO/CMPs. Additionally, the NDRR provides statistical
data for continued regulation.
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.