This information collection request is approved for six months. Prior to its expiration, CMS must resubmit this collection for approval, in accordance with the PRA. Now that this collection is approved, CMS must add the OMB number, expiration date and PRA burden statement to the front of this application. OMB also notes that CMS accepted waiver requests from States using the template prior to its approval, in violation of the PRA. This violation will be noted in next year's ICB.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2003
09/30/2003
25
0
0
115
0
0
0
0
0
Currently, our agency has no specific application for states to use when applying for demonstrations. We provide general guidance to states on areas to be addressed, but typically states are unsure as to what information to submit to CMS. The process is laborious and time consuming. Pharmacy Plus Template Applications are electronic documents that clearly identify the information necessary for facilitated processing. Without the Pharmacy Plus Template Applications, states will continue to expend excessive and unnecessary amounts of time in developing their applications for Medicaid programs that........
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.