Extended for use
for a short period until 2/2002 with the understanding that CMS
will complete its consideration of comments and its discussions
with contractors in regard to its 1) deletion of numerous sections
of the CMS-339; and 2) the revised Program Memorandum supporting
these changes. In addition OMB requests that CMS evaluates the new
CMS-855 and considers additional opportunities to eliminate
redundancies and burdens on the CMS-339. The next submission for
OMB review should be responsive to public comments received on this
submission and through CMS' vetting of the Program Memorandum. In
addition, the next submission should articulate a time frame for
making longer term reductions in paperwork burden, i.e. eliminating
the CMS-339 entirely and reevaluating the practical utility of the
CMS-2552.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
10/31/2001
33,144
0
30,607
1,342,332
0
1,239,584
0
0
0
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 fiscal
intermediary. It is used to gather information necessary to support
financial and statistical entires 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.