This information
collection request is being given an abbreviated clearance of 2
years. CMS must ensure that the collection remains consistent with
the final Medicare Managed Care regulation. CMS should continue to
work to minimize the collection's burden and maximize its practical
utility.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2005
10/31/2005
10/31/2002
7,657,534
0
7,657,534
2,120,006
0
2,120,006
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, knowns 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 C M+C plan. The regulations
implementing these sections was published on June 26, 1998. The
regulations revising these sections was published on Feburary 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.