CMS is cleared
to only conduct cognitive tests in order to improve its survey
instrument. Upon conducting cognitive testing, CMS shall resubmit
the revised supporting statement and survey instrument back to OMB
using an 83-C form, and provide a briefing on the results in order
to obtain clearance for the full scale survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2008
12/31/2008
1,580
0
0
395
0
0
0
0
0
New focus on personalizing messages by
relating health care choices with individual beliefs may help guide
these educational efforts. The intent of this survey is to
understand the role personal responsibility plays when people with
Medicare make health care decisions.
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.