Hospitals participating in the Medicare program are required to distribute the "Important Message From Medicare." Beneficiaries receive this document during the course of their hospital stay in order to be informed or their rights associated with impending discharge. Being notified when inpatient hospital care is to be discontinued provided beneficiaries with the ability to make time-sensitive decisions and take necessary actions affecting their coverage, payment, and appeal rights.
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.
"Important Message From Medicare" Title XVII Section 1866(a)(1) (M), 42 CFR Section 466.78, 489.20, 489.34, 489.27, 411.404, 412.42, and 417,440, Section 422.620