This 2017 iteration sets out a decrease in administrative burden (-4,267,067 hours = (938,061 proposed hours - 5,205,128 hours relative to the 2013 authorization) as a result of several factors, including: (1) process improvements including additional automation, (2) stable transaction sets with have eliminated programming costs, (3) experience requirements, (4), a decrease in the number of state programs, (5) computerization of the process which CMS uses to communicate with State Pharmacy Assistance Programs (SPAPs) and (6) the elimination of lump sum programs.
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.