Beginning in August 2006, SSA will
conduct redeterminations for those Medicare beneficiaries who
receive the Medicare Part D subsidy, as mandated by the Medicare
Modernization Act of 2003. Redeterminations will be conducted for
1) those who are identified by SSA's records as having been deemed
eligible in the past 12 months and 2) those who call SSA to report
a life-changing event that could impact their subsidy. The
respondents are Medicare beneficiaries who are receiving Medicare
Part D subsidies.
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.