The Form CMS-29 is utilized as an
application to be completed by suppliers of RHS services requesting
participation in the Medicare/Medicaid programs. This form
initiaties the process of obtaining a decision as to whether the
conditions for certification are met as supplier of RHC services.
It also promotes data reduction or introduction to and retrieval
from the Online Survey and Certification and Reporting System
(OSCAR) by the CMS Regional Offices (RO). The Form CMS-30 is an
instrument used by the State survey agency to record data collected
in order to determine RHC compliance with.........
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.