THE 1987 NMES WILL SURVEY PERSONS IN
THE CIVILIAN NONINSTITUTIONALIZED POPULATION, THE POPULATION IN
NURSING HOMES, PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS AND FACILITES FOR THE MENTALLY
RETARDED, A SAMPLE OF THEIR MEDICAL PROVIDE AND THEIR HEALTH
INSURORS. THE SURVEY WILL PROVIDE UP-TO-DATE NATIONA ESTIMATES OF
THE USE AND EXPENDITURES FOR HEALTH CARE, SOURCES OF PAYMENT,
HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS WHICH
WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE CURRENT AND PROPOSED HEALTH
POLICY
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.