Federal law requires that CMS minimize
the security risk to federal information systems. CMS is requiring
that trading partners who wish to conduct the Electronic Data
Interchange (EDI) transactions provide certain assurance as a
condition of receiving access to the Medicare system for the
purpose of conducting EDI exchanges. Health care providers,
clearinghouses, and health plans that wish access to the Medicare
system are required to complete this form. The information will be
used to assure that those entities that access the Medicare system
are aware of applicable provisions and penalties.
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.