The Publication Usage survey was
developed to gather information from people who request or access
Medicare publications, to ensure comprehension, usability, and use
of the publications. CMS is seeking understanding about whether
publications have been effective in informing members of the
Medicare audience regarding policy and benefits. Included in the
survey are questions regarding the satisfaction of publication
users with specific publications and whether the information they
received informed them about the Medicare program. Information
gathered in this survey will be used only for purposes of targeting
and improving communications with Medicare beneficiaries,
caregivers, partners, and community organizations.
This submission is a revision
of the currently approved collection because the collection
instrument has been revised. Several question were deleted, several
were added, and others were clarifed. In addition to the content of
the survey, the time allotted for completing the survey was reduced
from approximately 20 mintes per survey to 15 minutes per
survey.
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.