Approved for use
through 3/94 under the condition that the next sub- mission for OMB
review includes either a "camera-ready" proof of the HCFA-339
incorporating the burden disclosure statement or amended manual
instructions. Also, in the future, HCFA should delay sending copies
of forms for final printing until OMB has completed its PRA
review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1994
03/31/1994
08/31/1993
22,006
0
20,440
440,120
0
408,800
0
0
0
THE HCFA-339 MUST BE COMPLETED BY ALL
PROVIDERS TO ENSURE PROPER MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT TO PROVIDERS AND
TO MINIMIZE SUBSEQUENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE PROVIDER AND ITS
INTERMEDIARY. IT IS USED TO GATHER INFORMATION NECESSARY TO SUPPORT
FINANCIAL AND STATISTICAL ENTRIES ON THE COST REPORT.
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.