THE DATA COLLECTED IN THIS SURVEY ARE
ESSENTIAL IN MAKING ACCURATE ANNUAL ESTIMATES OF THE ENROLLMENT
COVERAGE AND BENEFIT EXPENDITURES OF INDEPENDENT HEALTH PLANS. THE
DATA ARE USED IN THE ANNUAL SERIES OF ARTICLES ON PRIVATE HEALTH
INSURANCE, IN HCFA HEALTH NOTES, AND FOR NATIONAL HEALTH
EXPENDITURE ESTIMATES, GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT ESTIMATES, AND
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ESTIMATES.
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.