State data are reported by the
federally mandated electronic process, known as MSIS is currently
collecting eligibility and claim data in 5 separate files. These
data are the basis of actuarial forecasts for Medicaid service
utilization and costs; of analysis and cost savings estimates
required for legislative initiatives relating to Medicaid and for
responding to requests for information from CMS components, the
Department, Congress and other customers. The expanded version of
MSIS is now referred to as TMSIS will incorporate 3 additional
files (Provider, Managed Care Plans, and Third Party
Liability).
This package provides
comparison documents (Crosswalks) that identify changes to the data
dictionary, record layout, validation rules and change log which
assist states with easily identifying updates for their assessment.
The revisions have no impact on our burden estimates. Seven (7)
States have moved to T-MSIS production and are no longer producing
MSIS tapes. Consequently, we are adjusting the number of MSIS
respondents from 51 to 44.
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.