State data are reported by the federally mandated electronic process, known as MSIS is currently collecting eligibility and claim data in 5 separate files. These data are the basis of actuarial forecasts for Medicaid service utilization and costs; of analysis and cost savings estimates required for legislative initiatives relating to Medicaid and for responding to requests for information from CMS components, the Department, Congress and other customers. The expanded version of MSIS is now referred to as TMSIS will incorporate 3 additional files (Provider, Managed Care Plans, and Third Party Liability).
In this 2019 iteration, we are:
-Removing 1,760 hours of burden due to the decommissioning of MSIS and fully transitioning to T-MSIS.
-Adjusting the number of T-MSIS respondents from 51 to 55. This change accounts for the addition of two territories (Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands) and two program entities (Iowa CHIP and Pennsylvania CHIP).
-Adding the Record Segment Definitions document.
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.