The data collection will be used by
HHS to obtain information from potential eligible individuals
applying for coverage in the PCIP. On March 23, 2010, the President
signed into law H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act (Affordable Care Act), Public Law 111-148. Section 1101 of
the law establishes a "temporary high risk health insurance pool
program" (which has been named the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance
Plan, or PCIP) to provide health insurance coverage to currently
uninsured individuals with pre-existing conditions. The law
authorizes HHS to carry out the program directly or through
contracts with states or private, non-profit entities.
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 148 1101 Name of Law: Immediate access to
insurance for uninsured individuals with a preexisting
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.