OMB is approving this information collection request for a period of three years during which time CMS will request approval to extend or revise the collection if CMS seeks to continue the information collection activity beyond the period approved under this action.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2019
13,640,524
0
13,764,434
908,459
0
916,711
0
0
0
Home health agencies (HHAs) are required to provide written notice to original Medicare beneficiaries under various circumstances involving the initiation, reduction, or termination of services consistent with Home Health Agencies Conditions of Participation (COPs) as set forth in section 1891 of the Social Security Act (the Act) and subsequent to the decision of the US Court of Appeals (2nd Circuit) in Lutwin v. Thompson. The notice used to fulfill these requirements is the HHCCN.
US Code:
42 USC 1395bbb
Name of Law: CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES; HOME HEALTH QUALITY
US Code: 42 USC 1395bbb Name of Law: CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES; HOME HEALTH QUALITY
The reduction in burden was achieved due to a more accurate HHCCN and home health episode estimates, which has causes a decrease in the number of HHCCNs issued annually per respondent.
$0
No
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Stephan McKenzie 410 786-1943 stephan.mckenzie@cms.hhs.gov
No
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.