This information
collection is approved through 11/98 under the following condition:
Upon resubmission, HCFA will conduct an analysis of any other
changes that will be necessary to the form to take into account
welfare reform program impacts. Further, HCFA will submit to OMB
any proposed changes to improve the utility and the statistical
deficiencies of the HCFA-2082.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1998
10/31/1998
02/28/1998
54
0
141
17,214
0
17,214
616,778,000
0
616,000
The data reported in the HCFA-2082 are
the basis of actuarial forecasts for Medicaid service utilization
and costs; of analysis and cost savings estimates required for
legislative initiatives relating to Medicaid; and for responding to
requests for information from HCFA components, the Department,
Congress, and other customers.
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.