This collection
request is approved contingent upon the data being used in a manner
consistent with methods stipulated to during clearance process by
Agency and OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2006
08/31/2006
3,000
0
0
850
0
0
0
0
0
CMS - CBC needs to conduct this
research to evaluate how CMS meets beneficiaries' informational
needs about health care benefits and choices, as directed by the
Balanced Budget Act of 1997. This telephone survey will gather data
on publications users' demographics, usage patterns, and attitudes
toward Medicare publications. Research findings will support the
improvement of and dissemination of Medicare publications.
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.