A survey of Medicare beneficiaries in
six communities will be conducted to monitor the National Medicare
Education Program (NMEP) implementation. Beneficiaries in these
same communities were interviewed in September 1998 and February
1999. This approach will gather information on changes in:
Awareness of Medicare+Choice expansions and options; knowledge
about Medicare and the Medicare+Choice options; where beneficiaries
go to find more information; whether they are aware of the many
information resources available to them; and satisfaction with
their information/knowledge.
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.