CMS is publishing a final rule which
will implement a prescriptio discount card assistance initiative.
Discount care programs can receive a Medicare endorsement if their
sponsors' submit an application to CMS (in response to a
solcitation to be released by CMS) which demonstrates the program
meets the criteria for a Medicare endorsement set out in the final
rule. The endorsed programs on request, will make information
available for Medicare beneficiaries to use to compare the programs
for possible enroll- ment in one of them. A website developed by a
cooperative (organized and funded by the endorsed programs) will
list .......
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.