States with an approved waiver under
Section 1915(c) of the Act are required to submit the CMS-372(S)
annually in order for CMS to: (1) verify that state assurances
regarding waiver cost-neutrality are met, and (2) determine the
waiver's impact on the type, amount and cost of services provided
under the state plan and health and welfare of recipients.
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.