Approved for use
through 11/99 under the condition that HCFA amends the intermediary
manual instructions to require contractors to incorporate in their
forms the disclosure state- ments mandated pursuant to the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. In addition, OMB notes that PRA
clearance for this collection expired back in September 1990. OMB
encourages HCFA to continue its efforts to reactivate expired
clearances and expects that HCFA will take measures to ensure PRA
clearances of active collections do not lapse in the future.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1999
11/30/1999
854
0
0
427
0
0
0
0
0
These forms are used by fiscal
intermediaries to access a provider's eligibility for accelerated
payments. Such payment is granted if there is an unusual delay in
processing bills.
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.