This new survey of state Medicaid
agencies, SHIPs, and SPAPS is needed by CMS to identify best
practices for the successful enrollment of all types of low-income
Medicare beneficiaries into a low-income subsidy and the Part D
prescription drug benefit program, as requested by Congress. This
evaluation will assist in identifying these practices, the factors
that make them effective, and whether and how they can be
disseminated, as well as providing valuable information that CMS
can use in designing its outreach and communication campaigns in
subsequent open enrollment periods.
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.