Pursuant to OMB Memorandum dated May 22, 2007 (M-07-16) and the Identity Theft Task Force, steps should be taken to reduce the risks of data breach incidents of personally identifiable information.
This Paperwork Reduction Act collection requests the Social Security Number (SSN) of individual beneficiaries. OMB is approving this information collection for 18 months to allow CMS to gather information concerning the use and need of individual SSNs. Upon resubmission of the information collection to OMB, please provide a written explanation of the following:
1. Authority for collecting the SSN (e.g. statutory requirement or other legal requirement).
2. Explanation for the use of the SSN on the form (e.g. identity verification, etc.)
3. Alternative method(s) (other than the use of a SSN) for verifying the identity of an individual for the purposes of carrying out the information collection requirement.
4. The cost and systems redesign that would be required to remove the use of the SSN and implement the alternate method(s) of verifying individual identities. This analysis should estimate costs to the program each year over 5 years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2008
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2007
10,000
0
10,000
2,500
0
2,500
0
0
0
The form CMS 4040 is used to establish entitlement to Supplementary Medical Insurance (Part B) by individuals ineligible for Hospital Insurance (Part A under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The CMS-4040SP is also included in this renewal.
US Code:
42 USC 1395o
Name of Law: Every individual who-
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.