This information
collection request is approved for an additional three years. CMS
is encouraged to continue its efforts to better coordinate
disenrollment information from this collection, the CAHPS, and
other sources. CMS is also encouraged to continue to work with SSA
to ensure a smooth transition as the CMS-566 is phased out and the
disenrollment function is fully transferred to 1-800-Medicare.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2005
12/31/2005
12/31/2002
50,000
0
60,000
3,300
0
3,960
0
0
0
Section 4001 of the Balanced Budget
Act of 1997 amended the Social Security Act to add Section 1851,
including 1851(c)(1) which required the establishment of a
procedure and form to make and change Medicare+Choice elections,
which include disenrollment. In addition, BBA of 1997 also required
information be provided to beneficiaries to make better informed
choices. Certain information is needed from the beneficiary in
order to process the disenrollment action as a change of
election.
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.