Approved for use through 5/2004 with the understanding that HCFA collects Medicaid hospice data on a separate report for freestanding hospices, the HCFA-1984. In addition, HCFA must brief OMB on all of the operational / PPS issues raised by these public commenters prior to the promulgation of the HHA PPS rates for FY 2002.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2004
05/31/2004
12/31/2003
7,310
0
8,950
1,311,060
0
1,599,700
0
0
0
Form HCFA 1728-94 is the form used by Home Health Agencies to report their health care costs to determine the amount of reimbursement for services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries.
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.