The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA), Public Law 111-3, ensures that States are able to provide necessary health coverage for uninsured children eligible under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Section 111 of CHIPRA adds a new section 2112 to the Social Security Act (the Act) which gives States the option of providing necessary prenatal, delivery and postpartum care to low-income uninsured pregnant women through an amendment to its State child health plan (CHIP plan) (as described in Section 2112). The purpose of this draft state plan amendment template is to provide states with the format needed so a state may amend their CHIP plan to reflect the coverage of pregnant women.
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.