This information
collection request is approved consistent with HCFA's 04/17/01
memo. This approval covers the use of the core instruments and the
prescription drug supplement. Should new supplements be added, HCFA
must provide them to OMB for review and approval. As agreed, HCFA
will revise the burden statement provided to respondents to
eliminate OMB's name and address at the earliest possible
printing.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2004
04/30/2004
04/30/2001
49,500
0
49,500
50,325
0
50,490
0
0
0
The Medicare Current Beneficiary
Survey Questionnaire Rounds 29-37 collect cost and utilization data
for community and industrial populations. Information collection
includes: inpatient hospitalization, emergency care, outpatient
clinics, provider use, prescribed medications and other medical
equipment; cost, charges, sources of payment will be collected for
each use.
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.