Withdrawn by
agency to allow for further consultation with the industry and
response to public comments. OMB waives publication of the Federal
Register notice for resubmission of this package and will complete
its PRA review within 30 days of its receipt of the
resubmission.
Inventory as of this Action
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Hospitals participating in the
Medicare program have agreed to distribute the "Important Message
from Medicare" to beneficiaries during the course of their hospital
stay and inform them of their impending discharge. Receiving this
information will provide all Medicare beneficiaries with some
ability to participate and/or initiate discussions concerning
actions that may affect their Medicare coverage, payment, and
appeal rights in response to hospital notification their care will
no longer continue.
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.
"Important Message from Medicare" Title XVII S1866(a)(1)(M), 42 CFR SS466.78, 489.20, 489.34, 489.27, 411.404, 412.42, and 417.440, S422.620