This information
collection is approved through 2-98 under the following conditions:
OMB applauds HCFA's effort to improve the accuracy and relevance of
state reporting on the 2082. HHS will provide name changes for the
eligibility categories to reflect the new program names under
Welfare Reform as soon as is appropriate. Upon resubmission, HCFA
will conduct an analysis of any other changes that will be
necessary to the form to take into account welfare reform program
impacts.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1998
02/28/1998
10/31/1996
141
0
216
17,214
0
21,937
616,000
0
0
The data reported in the HCFA-2082 are
the basis of actuarial forecasts for Medicaid service utilization
and costs; of analyses and cost savings estimates required for
legislative initiatives relating to Medicaid and for responding to
requests for information from HCFA components, the Department,
Congress and other customers.
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.