OMB notes that
the number of responses has been revised per CMS email memo of
06/05/2003 which indicates that the number of responses has been
incorrect over the last two submissions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2006
07/31/2006
06/30/2003
689,572
0
947,816
441,793
0
417,239
0
0
0
Medicare, Skilled Nursing Facilities.
42 CFR 424.20 requires SNFs to keep record of physician
certifications and recertification of information such as the need
for care and services, estimated duration of the SNF stay, and plan
for home care.
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.