Approved for use
through 12/2000 consistent with HCFA's understanding of the
limitations of this collection as expressed in the enclosed HCFA
responses to OMB concerns dated June 9th and 10th.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1999
12/31/1999
1,750,000
0
0
145,834
0
0
0
0
0
This postcard will be inserted in
Medicare & You 2000 to capture feedback from Medicare
beneficiaries to guide revision of the publication and improve
future versions.
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.