The IHS Purchased/Referred Care Program needs this information to certify that the health care services requested and authorized by the IHS have been provided to individuals who documented to meet the eligibility requirements to receive medical services for Purchased/Referred Care provider(s). It is also to serve as a legal document for health and medical care authorized by IHS and rendered by health care providers under contract with the IHS.
This is a new information collection that will provide proof of residency in IHS operating areas. The increase is to collection data for this new collection.
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.