Change made to
page 14 under B.3.last sentence reads "Those who are too
cognitively or physically impaired to complete the survey , or
whose primary language is not English or Spanish will also be
considered ineligible.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2007
02/28/2007
38,216
0
0
9,556
0
0
0
0
0
This information collection will be
used to collect information from Medicare Beneficiaries to
understand beneficiary experiences with the new managed care option
and to understand which Medicare beneficiaries are attracted to the
PPO model and why. CMS also wants to know what both enrollees and
non-enrollees in PPOs know and understand about this new
option.
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.