Approved in
concept through 8/2002. However, prior to fielding this revised
application, DoD must provide assurances to OMB that the Health
Care Financing Administration has endorsed the amendments in this
submission. Upon written confirmation of HCFA's consent, DoD may
commence using this revised instrument.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2002
08/31/2002
12,000
0
0
4,000
0
0
0
0
0
DoD will provide Medicare-eligible
military retirees and their dependents access to a DoD-sponsored
military managed care program. Those beneficiaries interested in
participating must complete an enrollment application.
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.