The purpose of this information is for SAMHSA to collect preliminary information on State health care reform efforts. This process is intended to determine where States are in their planning and to help identify what technical assistance, resources, information and other support States will need as SAMHSA and the field move toward 2014 ACA implementation. This information will also be made available to other States. Specifically States are being asked to discuss health reform activity and needs in the following areas: Coverage, Access, Integration, Accountability, Provider Capacity, Involvement of Tribes, Evidence, Data and Reporting, Communication and Collaboration, Technical Assistance and Other Resources, Health Information Technology, and Service Activity
. Due to the urgency and short time frames associated with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation, HHS does not have sufficient time to follow the normal notice and comment periods related to the normal OMB approval process.
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 148 0
Name of Law: Patient Protection Affordable Care Act 2010
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 152 0
Name of Law: Health Care Education Reconciliation Act 2010
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.