Approved for use
through 8/2003 under the condition that the next submission for OMB
review includes all screens for updating insurance information,
electronic media PRA disclosure statements, and a summary of
experience to date on this initial phase of the project.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2001
08/31/2001
08/31/2000
450
0
450
75
0
175
0
0
0
HCFA needs plan-specific Medigap data
in order to provide better information to beneficiaries to assist
them in their halth 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, also 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.