This information collection is approved through 11/98 under the following condition: Upon resubmission, HCFA will conduct an analysis of any other changes that will be necessary to the form to take into account welfare reform program impacts. Further, HCFA will submit to OMB any proposed changes to improve the utility and the statistical deficiencies of the HCFA-2082.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1998
10/31/1998
02/28/1998
54
0
141
17,214
0
17,214
616,778,000
0
616,000
The data reported in the HCFA-2082 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 HCFA components, the Department, Congress, and other customers.
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.