The form CMS 18 (and 18SP) is used to
establish entitlement to Hospital Insurance (Part A) and
Supplementary Medical Insurance (Part B) by individuals who do not
qualify for entitlement based upon entitlement to a Social Security
or Railroad Retirement benefits.
US Code:
42
USC 426 Name of Law: Entitlement to Hospital Insurance
Benefits
US Code: 42
USC 427 Name of Law: Transitional Insured Status
US Code: 42
USC 1395i-2a Name of Law: Hospital Insurance Benefits for
Disabled Individuals who have exhuasted other entitlement
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.