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.
US Code:
42 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.