Approved for use through 11/2001 under the condition that OMB's approval remarks dated 6/30/95 on the HCFA-1500 (0938-0008) also apply to this collection, as well as the UB-92 clearance package. HCFA must submit the HCFA-1500 and UB-92 for OMB clearance as soon as possible to ensure continuous PRA approval for use.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2001
11/30/2001
12/31/1998
1
0
1,900,000
6,547
0
32,833
43,000,000,000
0
43,000,000,000
Section 1853(a)(3) of the Balanced Budget Act requires Medicare+Choice organizations, as well as eligible organizations with risk sharing contracts under section 1876, to submit encounter data. Data regarding inpatient hospital services are required for periods beginning on or after July 1, 1997. This data collection package describes the specific requirements for submission of data from health plans to HCFA.
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.