THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BENEFICIARIES
AND MEDICARE CARRIERS HAS A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE
ADMINISTRATION OF THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. HCRA'S PRESENT CONTRACTOR
EVALUATION PROCESS DOES NOT INCLUDE COMMENTS FROM BENEFICIARIES.
THE SURVEY FORM WILL BE USED TO COLLECT INPUT FROM THE BENEFICIARY
COMMUNITY REGARDING MEDICARE CONTRACTORS' SERVICE AND USED TO
PRODUCE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE QUALITY OF SERVICES RENDERED
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.