The agency needs this information in
order to have sufficient information to grant States approval of
their alternative mechanisms in the individual health insurance
market. HCFA will review the information from the States to make a
determination if a State's alternative mechanism meets the
statutory requirements under section 111 of the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1986 (HIPAA). The respondents
will be the Chief Executive Officer (generally the Governor) of the
State.
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.