PROVIDERS OF SERVICES PARTICIPATING IN
MEDICARE PROGRAM ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT INFORMATION TO ACHIEVE
SETTLEMENT OF COSTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES RENDERED TO MEDICARE
BENEFICIARIES. THIS FORM IS FILED ANNUALLY BY HOSPITALS, SNFS AND
PROVIDER-BASED COMPLEXES WHERE THESE PROVIDERS PARTICIPATE IN THE
MEDICARE PROGRAM.
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.