Approved for use through 10/1999 under the condition that HCFA reevaluates its burden estimate. In particular, HCFA must ex- plain to OMB why 700 issuers are impacted by certain requirements and fewer than 10 issuers in other instances. In addition, HCFA must explain in detail the bases for its requested burden reduction and properly attribute burden hours to program changes or adjustments. This detailed explanation may be attached to a correction worksheet. In the meantime, OMB has not amended HCFA's earlier burden estimate.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1999
12/31/1999
04/30/1999
43,268,400
0
32
5,900,000
0
5,900,000
30,800,000
0
30,800,000
Information collection requirements will ensure 1) that issuers in the group market comply with HIPAA, including providing individuals with documentation necessary to demonstrate prior credible coverage, notifying individuals about their status with respect to preexisting condition exclusions, and according them special enrollment rights to which they are entitled and 2) that States and the Federal Government have the flexibility necessary to enforce HIPAA.
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.
Information Collection Requirements Referenced in HIPAA for the Group Market -- Supporting Regulations 45 CFR 146 and Forms/Instructions