THERE IS NO OFFICIAL COLLECTED BODY O
INFORMATION ON STATE LAWS, POLICIES AND PRACTICES REGARDING THE
AVOIDANCE AND RECOVERY OF FEDERAL AND STATE MEDICAID COSTS FROM THE
ESTATES OR ASSETS OF RECIPIENTS. PRELIMINARY STUDIES INDICATE THAT
ON OR PERHAPS A FEW STATES HAVE HIGHTLY SUCCESSFUL MEDICAID ESTATE
RECOVERY PROGRAMS WHICH MIGHT BE VOLUNTARILY REPLICATED IN OTHER
STATES , WERE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AND DISSEMINATED ON THE
SPECIFIC
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.