Each year, CMS obtains completed surveys from Medicare providers and suppliers via a survey about satisfaction, attitudes, and perceptions regarding the services provided by Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Carriers, Fiscal Intermediaries, Regional Home Health Intermediaries, and Medicare Administrative Contractors. The survey focuses on basic business functions provided by the Medicare contractors, including Provider Inquiries, Provider Outreach and Education, Claims Processing, Appeals, Provider Enrollment, Medical Review, and Audit and Reimbursement. CMS uses the survey to monitor its contractors and to provide incentives for improved performance.The survey is conducted yearly and annual reports of the survey results are made available via a secure online reporting system for use by CMS, Medicare contractors, and the general public.
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.