This information
collection is approved with the condition that the agency will
evaluate the frequency of collecting drug pricing information prior
to submitting this information collecti on for re-approval prior to
November 2005.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2005
12/31/2005
18,200
0
0
36,400
0
0
0
0
0
Both stand alone prescription drug
plans (PDPs) and Meidcare Advantage Prescription Drug (MA-PDs)
plans will be required to submit drug pricing and pharmacy network
data to CMS. These data will be made publicly available to people
with Medicare through the new Medicare prescription drug plan
finder tool that will be launched in the fall of 2005 on
www.medicare.gov. The purpose of the data is to enable people with
Medicare to compare, learn, select and enroll in a plan that best
meets their needs.
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.