OMB emphasizes
that this action is a reinstatement of existing M+C requirements
and does not impose new burdens or mandates. However, OMB
reapproves these requirements for a short-term of one year and in
the meantime, encourages CMS to reevaluate the burdens and
practical utility of existing policies.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2002
10/31/2002
7,657,534
0
0
2,120,006
0
0
0
0
0
Section 4001 of the balanced Budget
Act of 1997 added sections 1851 through 1859 to the Social Security
Act to establish a new Part C of the Medicare Program, known as the
Medicare + Choice program. Under this program, every individual
entitled to Medicare Part A and enrolled under Part b may elect to
receive benefits through either the existing Medicare
fee-for-service program or a Part CM + C plan. The regulations
implementing these sections was published on June 26, 1998. The
regulations revising these sections was published on February 17,
1999 and June 29, 2000.
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.
Medicare Plus Choice Program Requirements Refernced in 42 CFR 422.000 - 422.700