New Standard
Form 9999-0011, old OMB Number 3220-0131.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1988
11/30/1988
8,499,999
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THE BOARD ADMINISTERS THE MEDICARE
PROGRAM FOR PERSONS COVERED BY THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT SYSTEM. THE
COLLECTION WILL OBTAIN THE INFORMATION NEEDED BY THE TRAVELERS
INSURANCE COMPANY, THE BOARD'S CARRIER, TO PAY CLAIMS FOR SERVICES
AND SUPPLIES COVERED UNDER PART B OF THE 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.