The DRA provides states with
flexibility to request through the use of State Plan preprints
changes in benefit packages, cost-sharing, non-emergency medical
transportation services etc. CMS will send State Medicaid Directors
letters and State Plan preprints to States in an effort to request
these changes. The information collected from the State will be
reviewed and approved by CMS in order that States can implement the
Medicaid 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.