IT IS OUR
UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PROSPECTUS IS BEING REVISED TO MORE FULLY
ADDRESS THE CAUSES OF ADVERSE SELECTION.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1985
12/31/1985
4,335
0
0
2,032
0
0
0
0
0
THE EVALUATION WILL PROVIDE
INFORMATION NECESSARY TO STUDY THE MARKETI EFFECTIVENESS OF
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH PLANS (AHPS) ENROLLING MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES.
DATA WILL ALSO ALLOW AN ASSESSMENT OF POSSIBLE BIAS IN MEDICARE AHP
ENROLLMENT ASSOCIATED WITH BENEFICIARIES HEALTH STATUS. WILL BE
ADMINISTERED TO A TOTAL OF 4,335 BENEFICIARIES DURING THE BASELINE
AND FOLLOW-UP PHASES. CASE STUDIES WILL ALSO BE PREPARED DESCRIBING
PROGRAM OPERATIONS AT UP TO 25 AHP SITES AND 8 MARKET
AREAS
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.