The Formal Telephone Discussion
Demonstration and Reopenings Process is authorized under Section
402(a)(1)(F), U.S.C.§ 1395-1(a)(1)(F)1, of the Social Security
Amendments of 1967. Primary and secondary data are needed to
understand the effectiveness of the Demonstration in improving
suppliers’ understanding of claims denial during Level 2 of the
appeals process and facilitating more accurate claim submission
over time. Primary data are necessary to determine, from the
perspective of participating suppliers, the quality of the formal
telephone discussions, satisfaction with the formal telephone
discussion process, and the effect of the formal telephone
discussions on suppliers’ understanding of submitting accurate
claims.
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.