# Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A98-10106

## Record

- **Collection:** Federal Register
- **Document type:** Notice
- **Published:** April 16, 1998
- **Citation:** 63 FR 18944

## Text

RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for
public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad
Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of proposed data
collections.

Comments are Invited on

(a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
RRB's estimate of the burden of the collection of the information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden related to the
collection of information on respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.

Title and Purpose of Information Collection

Report of Medicaid State Office on Beneficiary's Buy-In Status; OMB
3220-0185
Under Section 7(d) of the Railroad Retirement Act, the RRB
administers the Medicare program for persons covered by the railroad
retirement system. Under Section 1843 of the Social Security Act,
states may enter into ``buy-in agreements'' with the Secretary of
Health and Human Services for the purpose of enrolling certain groups
of needy people under the Medicare medical insurance (Part B) program
and paying the premiums for their insurance coverage. Generally, these
individuals are categorically needy under Medicaid and meet the
eligibility requirements for Medicare Part B. States can also include
in their buy-in agreements, individuals who are eligible for medical
assistance only. The RRB uses Form RL-380-F, Report to State Medicaid
Office, to obtain information needed to determine if certain railroad
beneficiaries are

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entitled to receive Supplementary Medical Insurance program coverage
under a state buy-in agreement in states in which they reside.
Completion of Form RL-380-F is voluntary. One response is received from
each respondent.
RRB Form RL-380-F is being revised to include language required by
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Minor editorial changes are also
being proposed. The completion time for Form RL-380-F is estimated at
10 minutes per response. The RRB estimates that approximately 600
responses are received annually.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information or to
obtain a copy of the information collection justification, forms, and/
or supporting material, please call the RRB Clearance Officer at (312)
751-3363. Comments regarding the information collection should be
addressed to Ronald J. Hodapp, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North
Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2092. Written comments should be
received within 60 days of this notice.
Chuck Mierzwa,
Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-10106 Filed 4-15-98; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7905-01-M

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