CMS-CBC needs to conduct this research
to evaluate how CMS meets beneficiaries' informational needs about
health care benefits and choices, as directed by the Balanced
Budget Act of 1997. This telephone survey will gather data on
publications users' demographics, usage patterns, and attitudes
toward Medicare publications. Research findings will support the
improvement of an dissemination of Medicare publications.
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.