Information submitted via the State Plan Amendment(SPA) pre-print will be used by CMS Central and Regional Offices to analyze a State's proposal to implement integrated Medicare and Medicaid programs. The State Plan preprint is an optional document for use by States to highlight the arrangements provided between a State and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans that are also providing Medicaid services. State Medicaid Agencies will complete the SPA preprint and submit it to CMS for a comprehensive analysis. The preprint provides the opportunity for States to confirm that their integrated care model complies with both Federal statutory and regulatory requirements. The preprint contains assurances, check-off items, and areas for States to describe policies and procedures for subjects such as enrollment, marketing, and quality assurance.
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.