DISAPPROVED
BECAUSE THE PROPOSED CLAIM FORM WAS SUBMITTED WITHOUT SUFFICIENT
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT. THE FORM HAS NOT BEEN ENDORSED BY THE HCFA 1500
TASK FORCE COMPRISED OF ENTITIES SUCH AS STATE MEDICAID AGENCIES,
THE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, THE BLUE CROSS/BLUE
SHIELD ASSOCIATION, THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATI AS WELL AS THE
HEALTH CARE FINANCING ADMINISTRATION. HHS SHOULD SUBMI A NEW
PACKAGE, ONCE THE FORM IS ENDORSED BY THE TASK FORCE. IF IT IS
IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE TASK FORCE TO REACH AGREEMENT, THE AGENCY
SUBMISSIO SHOULD IDENTIFY AND DISCUSS EACH POINT IN DISPUTE.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1987
11/30/1987
12/31/1987
260,236,280
0
260,236,280
61,297,403
0
61,297,403
0
0
0
MEDICAID STATE AGENCIES IN MMIS STATES
A REQUIRED TO USE THE HCFA-1500 EXCLUSIVELY FOR NON-INSTITUTIONAL
PROVIDER BILLING. THIS WAS NECESSITATED BY REGULATION BPO-47, MMIS
REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICIAN AND SUPPLIER SERVICES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER
1, 1986. IT IS ALSO USED BY HOSPITALS TO BILL FOR PART A SERVICES
UNDER MEDICARE.
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.