This form will be completed by beneficiaries, providers and suppliers who wish to appoint representatives to assist them with obtaining initial determinations and filing appeals. The appointment of representative form must be signed by the party making the appointment and the individual agreeing to accept the appointment.
US Code:
18 USC 1869
Name of Law: BIPA
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 554 521
Name of Law: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement Act of 2000 (BIPA)
PL:
Pub.L. 108 - 178 931
Name of Law: Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA)
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.