THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSUMER
SURVEY IS TO SECURE DATA REGARDI MEDICAID ENROLLEE/NONENROLLEE
HEALTH STATUS, HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION, ACCESS AND SATISFACTION
WITH CARE, AND HEALTH HABITS. THE INFORMATION COLLECTED IN THE
SURVEY WILL BE USED BY RESEARCH TRIANGLE TO EVALUATE THE ONGOING
MEDICAID COMPETITION DEMONSTRATIONS. THE MEDICAID CONSUME SURVEY
WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PERSONAL INTERVIEWS WITH DEMONSTRATION
ENROLLEES AND A COMPARISON GROUP OF NONENROLLEES.
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.