This information collection request is being given an abbreviated clearance of 2 years. CMS must ensure that the collection remains consistent with the final Medicare Managed Care regulation. CMS should continue to work to minimize the collection's burden and maximize its practical utility.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2005
10/31/2005
10/31/2002
7,657,534
0
7,657,534
2,120,006
0
2,120,006
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, knowns 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 C M+C plan. The regulations implementing these sections was published on June 26, 1998. The regulations revising these sections was published on Feburary 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.