Approved for use
through 12/2002 under the condition that HCFA submits a correction
worksheet amending its burden to reflect a program increase
resulting from the inclusion of issuers in 34 states under
guaranteed renewability,"Collection 5."
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2002
12/31/2002
12/31/1999
3,230,000
0
3,000,000
921,000
0
900,000
0
0
0
Information collection requirements
will ensure that issuers in the individual market comply with
HIPAA, provide individuals with documentation necessary to
demonstrate prior credible coverage and file documentation with
HCFA for review in Federal direct enforcement jurisdictions, and
ensure States' flexibility to implement State alternative
mechanisms.
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.