This information
collection is approved for one year with the following terms of
clearance. Prior to resubmission, the agency will provide a
web-based form that can be filled out via the Internet.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2006
10/31/2006
10/31/2005
6,000
0
6,250
1,500
0
1,563
0
0
0
CMS-460 is completed by
nonparticipating physicians and suppliers if they choose to
participate in Medicare Part B. The physician or supplier agrees to
take assignment on all Medicare claims. Taking assignment means
accepting the Medicare allowed amount as payment in full for the
services furnished and charging the beneficiary no more than the
deductible and coinsurance for the covered service. By signing the
agreement, the physician or supplier receives a number of program
benefits not available to nonparticipating suppliers. The
information is needed to know to whom to....
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.