This ICR is approved without change. However, upon next submission, SSA might consider rolling all IRMAA-related ICRs into one ICR for ease of keeping track of burden estimates.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2010
36 Months From Approved
52,583
0
0
26,293
0
0
0
0
0
These regulations establish rules for determining the new income-related monthly adjustment amounts for Medicare Part B beneficiaries, as is mandated by the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. SSA determines if and how much of an adjustment beneficiaries must pay by computing a modified adjusted gross income based on 2-year-old tax data from the Internal Revenue Service. The respondents are Medicare Part B beneficiaries who want SSA to use a different tax year's data or who are appealing SSA's determination.
Burden increases are caused by the new public reporting requirements imposed on selected Medicare Part B beneficiaries by the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003.
*NOTE: Please note that in the list of ICs, "Part B" is missing from the list. We deliberately ommitted this section from the list because no burden is attached to it, and ROCIS will not allow us to list an IC with no burden. However, this section is discussed in the supporting statement.
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.