IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
MEDICARE/MEDICAID PROGRAM AS A HOME HEALTH AGENCY, PROVIDERS MUST
MEET FEDERAL CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION THE CERTIFICATION FORM IS
NEEDED TO DETERMINE IF PROVIDERS MEET AT LEA PRELIMINARY
REQUIREMENTS. THE SURVEY FORM IS USED TO RECORD PROVIDERS
COMPLIANCE WITH INDIVIDUAL CONDITIONS AND TO REPORT IT TO
HCFA.
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.