In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is not approved at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide to OMB a summary of all comments received on the proposed information collection and identify any changes made in response to these comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2020
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2020
235
0
235
3,055
0
3,055
0
0
0
The purpose of this package is to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the collection of information requirements for the conditions of participation (CoPs) that comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities (CORFS) must meet to participate in the Medicare Program.
US Code:
42 USC 1395x(cc)
Name of Law: Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORFs) Services
The number of affected CORFs was adjusted from 235 to 188, and hourly wages were adjusted to reflect the latest (May 2017) data from BLS. In addition, the burden associated with developing utilization review plans has been removed and replaced by the ongoing review and revision burden.
The previous requirement for reviewing utilization review plans quarterly (§485.66) has been changed to an annual requirement, and the estimated burden associated with that review was adjusted to what we think is a more realistic level (30 minutes quarterly per personnel is now 2 hours annually per personnel). The net result is a decrease in burden from 3,055 hours to 1,504 hours
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.