Approved. CMS will make clear in future communications that provision of a Social Security Number is strictly voluntary.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2008
10,000
0
62,500
4,998
0
31,250
0
0
0
THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION ALLOWS HOSPITALS, PHYSICIANS AND AMBULANCE PROVIDERS TO ENROLL TO RECEIVE SECTION 1011 PAYMENT, AND ALLOWS ENROLLED PROVIDERS TO MAKE CHANGES TO THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION OR TO DISENROLL FROM THE PROGRAM. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS APPLICATION IS USED BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES TO ENSURE PROGRAM PAYMENTS ARE MADE ONLY TO ELIGIBLE PROVIDERS, TO DETERMINE/VERIFY APPLICANT PARTICIPATION IN OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS, AND TO IDENTIFY/VERIFY THE EXISTENCE OF ANY PROVIDER SANCTIONS THAT WOULD PRECLUDE THE APPLICANT FROM PARTICIPATING IN A FEDERAL PROGRAM.
PL:
Pub.L. 108 - 179 1011
Name of Law: Federal reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens
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.