State data are reported by the
Federally mandated electronic process, known as MSIS (Medicaid
Statistical Information System). These data are the basis of
actuarial forecasts for Medicaid service utilization and costs; of
analysis and cost savings estimates required for legislative
initiatives relating to Medicaid and for responding to requests for
information from CMS components, the Department, Congress and other
customers.
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.