Approved for use
through 4/2001 under the condition that the next submission for OMB
review includes an evaluation of burden reductions that may be
possible through data matches with other Federal agencies.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2001
04/30/2001
5,000
0
0
750
0
0
0
0
0
This information is needed to
determine whether a beneficiary can enroll in Part B and/or qualify
for premium reduction.
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.