APPROVED WITH
REVISION TO BENEFICIARY LETTER. NO SYSTEM OF RECORDS WI BE
ESTABLISHED.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1987
03/31/1987
250
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0
250
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0
0
0
0
THIS REQUEST IS FOR COMPLETION OF A
QUESTIONNAIRE ON 250 MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES IN ALABAMA TO EVALUATE
THE MEDICAL NECESSIT AND ACTUAL UTILIZATION OF OXYGEN CONCENTRATES
FOR WHICH RENTAL CHARGES ARE PAID BY PART B OF THE MEDICARE
PROGRAM.
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.