HCFA 460/463
APPROVED UNDER THE CONDITION THAT THE FACT SHEET WILL NOT BE
DISTRIBUTED UNTIL IT IS UPDATED TO REFLECT CHANGES IN STATUTE AND
DEADLINES.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1990
03/31/1990
272,880
0
0
43,661
0
0
0
0
0
THE HCFA-460 REQUIRES ALL
PHYSICIANS/SUPPLIERS TO SELECT OR DECLINE PARTICIPATION IN
MEDICARE. THESE TWO GROUPINGS ARE THE BASIS FOR UPDATING REASONABLE
CHARGE SCREENS AND ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF A DIRECTO OF PARTICIPATING
PHYSICIANS AND SUPPLIERS. THOSE PHYSICIANS/SUPPLIERS CHOOSING TO
PARTICIPATE IN MEDICARE AGREE TO ACCEPT REIMBURSEMENT ON A
REASONABLE CHARGE BASIS.
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.