This form captures the necessary
medical information required to determine Medicare eligibility of
an end state renal disease claimant. It also captures the specific
medical data required for research and policy decisions on this
population as required by law.
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USC 426-1 Name of Law: SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO COVERAGE
UNDER MEDICARE PROGRAM FOR END STAGE RENAL DISEASE
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USC 241a Name of Law: Research and investigations generally
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USC 289c Name of Law: Research on public health emergencies
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.