Certain Medicare and Medicaid organizations are responsible for collecting and documenting in a prominent place in medical records whether an individual has executed an advanced directive. This document indicates the individual's preference if he/she is incapacitated.
Changes to the burden estimates have changed due to the increase in the number of
individuals who will receive services annually. Additionally, the total of
organizations increased as a whole but there is a decrease in the amount of providers
that will now be affected by the 1one-time burden. There was an increase to the
wages of the Billing and Posting Clerk.
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.