Approved for
emergency use through 3/99 with the understanding that the next OMB
submission will reflect HCFA's evolving understanding of the
reporting and methodological capabilities of the new Medicare +
Choice industry. Prior to submitting the new package for OMB
review, HCFA must brief OMB on its continuing outreach with the
industry and any new initiatives intended to further minimize
unnecessary burden on the industry.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1999
04/30/1999
400
0
0
40,000
0
0
0
0
0
Under part C of the Social Security
Act (Act) a Medicare+Choice (M+C) organization is required to offer
a benefit package that is approved and priced properly to all
Medicare beneficiaries residing in the service area. This form is
used by M+C organizations to price its benefit packages.
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.