The HCFA-460 is completed by
nonparticipating physicians and suppliers if they choose to
participate in Medicare part B. By signing the agreement, the
physician or supplier agrees to take assignment on all Medicare
claims. To take assignment means to accept the Medicare allowed
amount as payment in full for the services they furnish and to
charge the beneficiary no more than the deductible and coinsurance
for the covered service. In exchange for signing the agreement, the
physician or supplier receives a significant number of program
benefits not available to nonparticipating suppliers.
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.