States with an approved waiver under section 1915 (c) of the act are required to submit a report annually in order for CMS to: (1) Verify that State assurances regarding waiver cost-neutrality are met, and (2) determine the waiver's impact on the type, amount, and cost of services provided under the State Plan and health welfare of recipients.
We estimate that the number of respondents had decreased by 1 (49 to 48) while the number of responses has increased by 10 (305 to 315). At 43 hr per submission, the number of hr has increased by 430 hr (43 hr x 10 submissions).
Non-substantive changes have been made to the CMS-372(S) form to allow states to submit reports for distinct temporary extension periods, indicate alternate service titles, and designate standard categories/subcategories for HCBS services. The changes can be found in the attached Crosswalk.
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.