This ICR is approved consistent with revised supporting statement and burden adjustments. Previous terms of clearance remain in effect. The dramatic adjustments in burden suggest that these estimates are subject to wide fluctuation. To ensure that the Medicare Part D paperwork burden reflects any adjustments or changes to the program, this ICR is approved for a period of 2 years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2009
947,881,770
0
2,418,000,000
1,896
0
4,836
0
0
0
CMS requires contracted Part D providers to submit prescription drug event (PDE) records as required by the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003.
PL:
Pub.L. 108 - 173 101
Name of Law: Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003
Statute at Large:
18 Stat. 1860
Name of Statute: null
The burden estimate has been reduced approximately 40% from the original burden estimate. This change reflects actual numbers from the first 3.5 years of the Part D program.
$10,800,000
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
Uncollected
Bonnie Harkless 4107865666
No
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.