The Medicare Improvements for Patients
Act of 2008, P.L. 110-275, Section 115 adds new protection from
Medicaid estate recovery. Effective January 1, 2010, Medicare
Savings Program benefits (i.e., deductibles, co-pays, coinsurance,
and Part A & B premiums) are exempt from estate recovery for
qualified dual eligibles, age 55 and over, with dates of service on
or after January 1, 2010. To assure State compliance, State
Medicaid Agencies are to complete this new State plan preprint and
submit it to CMS for approval.
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.