Approved for use
through 10/2001 under the condition that no later than 11/98 HCFA
submits to OMB a revised schedule for fielding this
submission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
10/31/1998
10,465
0
10,465
23,301
0
23,301
0
0
0
The testing and refinement of a
clinical assessment instrument is essential to the unanticipated
requirements under section 4421 of the Balanced Budget Amendment,
which requires implementation of a prospective payment system with
case mix groups for inpatient rehabilitation hospitals by October
1, 2000.
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.