Due to their health conditions, some
PCIP applicants and enrollees require assistance from a third party
when making inquiries to the PCIP program. Under the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the PCIP
program may not disclose information about an applicant or enrollee
to a third party without a valid authorization. The PCIP
authorization form will allow a PCIP applicant or enrollee to
designate an individual or organization to contact PCIP on behalf
of the applicant or enrollee. This will make it easier for PCIP
applicants and enrollees to obtain information and resolve issues
regarding the application process, premium payments, claims status,
and other matters.
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 148 1101 Name of Law: Temporary High Risk Health
Insurance Pool Program
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.