THIS IS AN UMBRELLA CATEGORY FOR
COLLECTION OF INFORMATION ON MEDICARE CLAIMS FILED BY PROVIDERS,
SUPPLIERS OR BENEFICIARIES. IT ALLOWS INTERMEDIARIES AND CARRIERS
TO DISPLAY A SINGLE OMB CONTROL NUMBER ON THEIR REQUESTS FOR
MEDICAL INFORMATION WHEN THESE REQUESTS ARE ADDRESS TO A
COMBINATION OF RESPONDENT TYPES. THE ONLY DATA COLLECTED IN THE
UMBRELLA CATEGORY IS THAT WHICH HAS ALREADY BEEN APPROVED BY OMB
FOR COLLECTION FROM SPECIFIC RESPONDENTS.
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.