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.
Burden estimates have decreased due to improved methods to approximate number of respondents using the Medicare Beneficiary Database (MBD).
The data provided a decrease of 17,537 respondents, a significant decrease from the 2016 (47,200) approved submission and has been updated to 29,663 applicants who use Form CMS-4040.
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.