This information
collection request is approved for an additional three years.
However, OMB notes that CMS allowed approval for this collection to
expire, in violation of the PRA. CMS is again reminded of the
importance of planning to ensure that packages are submitted
timely. This violation will be noted in our annual report to
Congress on violations of the PRA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2006
03/31/2006
1,900,000
0
0
329,965
0
0
0
0
0
The information collected from
Medicaid applicants and beneficiaries as well as from State and
Local agencies is necessary to determine the legal liability of
third parties to pay for medical services in lieu of Medicaid
payment.
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.