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.
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USC 417 Name of Law: Health Maintenance Organizations,
Competitive Medical Plans, and Health Care Prepayment Plans
6 cost-based MCOs have
terminated, which has affected the estimated total number of
respondents. As a result, the estimated number of respondents for
HMO/CMPs have been reduced from 16 to 10 since our last submission.
Additionally, at this time, 4th quarter interim reports are waived
from submission by CMS.
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.