OMB emphasizes that this action is a reinstatement of existing M+C requirements and does not impose new burdens or mandates. However, OMB reapproves these requirements for a short-term of one year and in the meantime, encourages CMS to reevaluate the burdens and practical utility of existing policies.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2002
10/31/2002
7,657,534
0
0
2,120,006
0
0
0
0
0
Section 4001 of the balanced Budget Act of 1997 added sections 1851 through 1859 to the Social Security Act to establish a new Part C of the Medicare Program, known as the Medicare + Choice program. Under this program, every individual entitled to Medicare Part A and enrolled under Part b may elect to receive benefits through either the existing Medicare fee-for-service program or a Part CM + C plan. The regulations implementing these sections was published on June 26, 1998. The regulations revising these sections was published on February 17, 1999 and June 29, 2000.
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.
Medicare Plus Choice Program Requirements Refernced in 42 CFR 422.000 - 422.700