Medicare Part C and Medicare Part D Enrollment Form Interviews (CMS-10816)
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
No
Regular
12/08/2023
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2026
03/31/2026
480
470
95
114
0
0
CMS’ primary objective for the interviews is to identify the drivers of nonresponse to the race and ethnicity questions. Specifically, we aim to solicit detail on whether and what concerns drove individuals’ nonresponse to these items, including (but not limited to) (a) concerns about confidentiality of their data, (b) concerns
about how their race and ethnicity data would be used, including concerns about whether disclosing such information could in any way affect eligibility for Medicare benefits (which it would not), or (c) concerns about response options (e.g. missing response options for race or ethnicity groups in which they may identify).
We also intend to explore whether it is possible to amend the race and ethnicity elements on Part C/D enrollment form to address any of those concerns, and if so, how. Additionally, we plan to ask whether there are other – beyond the Part C/D enrollment form – vehicles for collecting race and ethnicity information that would be more acceptable to non-responders, and if so, what those are.
The collections last approved burden amount of 114 was incorrect and should of been calculated as 90 annual hours. During this non-substantive change request, CMS is requesting to increase the number of interviews for the approved data collection from 120 to 130. This represents an increase in total burden hours of 5 hours and ultimately a change in burden from 90 to 95 annual hours.
Stephan McKenzie 410 786-1943 stephan.mckenzie@cms.hhs.gov
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.