Form CMS-1728-94 is the form used by
Home Health Agencies to report their health care costs to determine
the amount of reimbursement for services furnished to Medicare
beneficiaries.
The total burden for the Form
CMS-1728-94 is estimated to be 2,613,238 hours and $52,264,760. The
changes to the burden are a result of: -The estimated number of
respondents increased from 7,479 to 11,563. -The standard rate
increased from $15.00 to $20.00 per hour due to a cost of living
increase.
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.