These forms are needed to establish the reasonable cost of providing covered services to the enrolled Medicare population of an HMO/CMP/HCPP in accordance with Sections 1876 and 1833 of the Social Security Act.
US Code:
42 USC 417
Name of Law: Health Maintenance Organizations, Competitive Medical Plans, and Health Care Prepayment Plans
There were no program changes. There were only minor changes to the worksheets and instructions. The burden hours were impacted because of a reduction in respondents. These changes do not impact the preparation time to complete the worksheets.
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.