These information collection requirements are granted an emergency 6-month approval pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act under the following conditions: 1) in the preamble of the final rule and in the next PRA submission, HHS, DoL, and Treasury respond in writing and in more detail to the concerns expressed in the public comment received by OMB and forwarded to the agencies on these information requirements; 2) in the context of the final rule and as part of the next PRA submission, the Departments continue to evaluate the burden imposed by these requirements upon the health insurance industry and employers, in particular the burden of providing certificates of dependency coverage. The final rulemaking and next PRA submission must reflect the Departments'analysis, based on all available feedback from plans and employers, of the actual comprehensive burden im- posed and other relevant implementation factors.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1997
12/31/1997
3,600,000
0
0
900,000
0
0
0
0
0
Information collection requirements will ensure that issuers in the individual market will provide individuals with documentation necessary to demonstrate prior credible coverage and ensure States with the flexibility to implement State alternative mechanisms to protect HIPAA eligible individuals.
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.