Approved for use
through 12/2004 under the condition that CMS immediately submits a
more detailed explanation of the requested burden reductions due to
the deletion of two CMS forms and reli- ance on existing NAIC
reporting requirements. CMS must submit this explanation with a
burden correction worksheet. OMB supports CMS' initiative, and will
recognize these burden reduc- tions upon receipt of these
materials.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2004
12/31/2004
300
0
0
3,130
0
0
6,000,000
0
0
HCFA needs this information to
establish the on-going fiscal soundness of the Managed Care
Organizations in the Medicare+Choice Program. The information will
be used by the financial staff to examine their respective
organizations that they oversee to insure the organizations are
maintaining at least the minimum financial performance to remain a
going concern. The respondents are managed care organizations
contracting with HCFA in the Medicare+Choice Program.
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.