This collection instrument aids CMS in
its efforts to ensure that new and existing Community Mental Health
Centers (CMHC) are compliant with Medicare provider requirements,
and all applicable Federal and State requirements. The collection
pertains to CMHC#s provision of pre-admission screening to State
mental health facilities and to expanding the collection tool#s use
into other program areas as a means to screen applicants,
enrollees, and existing providers/ suppliers to ensure their
legitimacy to participate in the Medicare Program.
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.