Approved for use
through 8/2000 under the condition that in the next submission,
HCFA incorporates all subsequent M+C rulemaking amendments and
related burden reestimates, including the M+C interim final rule to
be published in 2/99.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2000
10/31/2000
7,657,534
0
0
1,264,535
0
0
0
0
0
Section 4001 of the Balanced Budget
Act of 1997 added sections 1851 through 1859 to the Social Security
Act to establish a new part C of the Medicare Program, known as the
Medicare+Choice program. Under this program, every individual
entitled to Medicare part A and enrolled under part B may elect to
receive benefits through either the existing Medicare
fee-for-service program or a part C M+C plan. The regulations
implementing these sections was published on June 26,
1998.
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.