1. This action
by OMB adds to the existing approval under OMB control number
3206-0141, the DPRS Form 2809 and its instructions. 2. This action
changes the expiration date for all forms approved under this
control number to June 1991. 3. This change in the expiration date
is made because of the large amount of public comment being
received at OMB during the current open season regarding the
confusing nature of the instructions. Specifically, individuals
receiving open season material have complained about the burden
associated with understanding the form due to a lack of clarity
regarding what to do if no change in health benefit plan is
desired. Representative letters received by OMB on this subject are
being forwarded to Ron Trueworthy of OPM under seperate cover. 4.
In its next request for approval of these forms, prior to the next
open season, OPM should demonstrate responsiveness to the
complaints described above by making modifications to the draft
open season material submitted for OPM approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1991
06/30/1991
06/30/1992
295,500
0
285,500
147,750
0
142,750
0
0
0
OPM 2809 IS USED TO ELECT, CANCEL OR
CHANGE HEALTH BENEFITS DURING PERIODS OTHER THAN OPEN SEASON. OPM
2809 EZ-1, 2 ARE USED BY ANNUITANT AND SURVIVOR ANNUITANTS WHO
CHOOSE TO CHANGE HEALTH BENEFITS DURING OPEN SEASON. DPRS 2809 IS
USED BY FORMER SPOUSE AND TEMPORARY CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE
ENROLLEES, DURING OPEN SEASON, TO CHANGE FEHB
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.