Approved for use
through 12/2001 with the understanding that HCFA has consulted and
will continue to consult extensively with representative
beneficiary consumer groupson the content, clarity and results of
this survey effort. HCFA will also continue to devote resources to
maximizing the response rate from this survey toward an 80%
goal.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
16,000
0
0
2,667
0
0
0
0
0
To establish baseline measures of
Medicare beneficary knowledge/ understanding of the Medicare
program, their new choices legislated under BBA and other related
information which will allow HCFA to quantify current knowledge and
attribute future changes in their understanding and knowledge to
HCFA information and education initiatives.
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.