The Health Insurance Flexibility and
Accountability (HIFA) initiative affords states an opportunity to
expand coverage to the uninsured under Section 1115 demonstration
authority. States will be able to use Medicaid and SCHIP funds in
concert with private insurance options to expand coverage to
low-income uninsured individuals, with a focus on those with income
at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level.
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.