Approved
consistent with the understanding that CMS will conduct an analysis
of whether there is a change in the characteristics of those
responding before and after the change in mode administration, and
discuss the results of this comparison whenever the MCBS 2020
findings are presented.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2022
08/31/2022
08/31/2022
35,998
0
35,998
42,610
0
42,610
0
0
0
The Medicare Current Beneficiary
Survey (MCBS) is a continuous, multipurpose survey of a nationally
representative sample of aged, disabled, and institutionalized
Medicare beneficiaries. MCBS, which is sponsored by the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is the only comprehensive
source of information on the health status, health care use and
expenditures, health insurance coverage, and socioeconomic and
demographic characteristics of the entire spectrum of Medicare
beneficiaries.
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.