This request is for a survey of
insurers, planned as part of an evaluation of the Medicare+Choice
Medical Savings Account (MSA) Demonstration mandated by the
Balanced Budget Act of 1997. The evaluation will also include a
survey of Medicare beneficiaries opening MSAs and those
disenrolling from MSAs. The surveys will be covered by a later
submission to OMB.
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.