CMS must have measure(s) over time of
what beneficiaries know and understand about the Medicare program
now to be able to quantify and attribute any changes to their
understanding or behavior to information/education initiatives.
Measuring beneficiary information needs and knowledge over time
will help us to evaluate the impact of information/education and
other initiatives as well as to understand how the population is
changing apart from such initiatives.
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.