Approved for use
through 10/2003 under the condition that the next submission for
OMB review reports on RRB's compliance with the HIPAA transaction
regulations.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2003
10/31/2003
11/30/2002
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The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
administers the Medicare program for persons covered by the
Railroad Retirement System. The collection obtains the information
needed by Palmetto GBA, the RRB's carrier, to pay claims for
services covered under Part B of the program.
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.