OMB is approving
this information collection request for a period of three years
during which time CMS will request approval to extend or revise the
collection if CMS seeks to continue the information collection
activity beyond the period approved under this action.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2019
13,640,524
0
13,764,434
908,459
0
916,711
0
0
0
Home health agencies (HHAs) are
required to provide written notice to original Medicare
beneficiaries under various circumstances involving the initiation,
reduction, or termination of services consistent with Home Health
Agencies Conditions of Participation (COPs) as set forth in section
1891 of the Social Security Act (the Act) and subsequent to the
decision of the US Court of Appeals (2nd Circuit) in Lutwin v.
Thompson. The notice used to fulfill these requirements is the
HHCCN.
US Code:
42
USC 1395bbb Name of Law: CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION FOR HOME
HEALTH AGENCIES; HOME HEALTH QUALITY
US Code: 42 USC 1395bbb Name of Law:
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES; HOME HEALTH
QUALITY
The reduction in burden was
achieved due to a more accurate HHCCN and home health episode
estimates, which has causes a decrease in the number of HHCCNs
issued annually per respondent.
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.