This information
collection is approved through 8-98 under the following conditions:
As suggested by commenters, HCFA should 1) change the format of the
416 to reflect state effectiveness in achieving healthy outcomes
for children eligible for EPSDT services, as allowed by law. 2)to
the extent possible, in consultation with States, HCFA should rely
on HEDIS measures in the design of the new report. 3)as HCFA
reexamines the reporting for this program, OMB encourages the
agency to incorporate these measures into their GPRA Strategic Plan
and Annual Performance Plan; 4) Immediately following the planned
consultation with the dental community, HCFA will notify the
Medicaid Directors to clarify the dental reporting
requirements.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1998
09/30/1998
09/30/1997
56
0
56
1,568
0
1,568
15,000,000
0
0
States are required to submit an
annual report on the provision of EPSDT services to HCFA pursuant
to section 1902(a)(43) of the Social Security Act. These reports
provide HCFA with data necessary to assess the effectiveness of
State EPSDT programs, to develop trend patterns and projections
nationally, to determine a State's results in achieving its
participation goal and to respond to inquiries. Respondents are
State Medicaid agencies.
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.