Phase I(as
described in HCFA's enclosed 7/1/99 note to OMB)is approved through
1/2000. HCFA must consult with the NAIC, AARP, and AoA in the
development of Phase II of this effort and submit Phase II for
OMB's PRA review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2000
01/31/2000
450
0
0
175
0
0
0
0
0
HCFA needs plan-specific Medigap data
in order to provide better information to beneficiaries to assist
them in their health care choices. HCFA will use this data on the
www.medicare.gov website and may use it in print materials for
beneficiaries. HCFA will collect plan-specific Medigap data from
individual insurance companies, communicating through the State
Insurance Commissioners.
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.