Approved for use
through 1/2000 under the condition that consistent with its 6/29/99
response to OMB questions, HCFA splits its survey sample to test
the impact of incentive payments to beneficiaries. In addition,
OMB's approval of incentive pay- ments for this effort should not
be interpreted as precedential for future PRA submissions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1999
12/31/1999
4,000
0
0
2,950
0
0
0
0
0
To establish national measures of
Medicare beneficiary knowledge/understanding of the Medicare
program, their new choices legislated under BBA, and other related
information which will allow HCFA to evaluate the National Medicare
Education Program print material and selected information
distribution channels. This supports GPRA, NPR responsibilities,
and HCFA/HHS Strategic Plan Evaluation activities.
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.