THESE COST REPORTS ARE USED BY HEALTH
SERVICE STUDIES OFFICE (HSSO), HCFA, TO ENSURE ACCURATE
RETROSPECTIVE ADJUSTMENTS OF PAYMENTS TO DEMONSTRATION HOSPICES.
BOTH THE PROJECT AND THE FORMS CLEARANCE END ON MARCH 31, 1985. AN
EXTENSION OF THE CLEARANCE IS NECESSARY BECAUSE THE FINAL YEAR-END
COST REPORTS WILL BE DUE AFTER MARCH 31. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC
INCLUDES PRIVATE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE UNIVERSITY
MEDICAL CENTERS.
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.