This information collection request is approved under the following conditions: 1) questions 33 and 34 will be dropped, 2) questions 14, 15, and 16 will be revised to minimize leading the responses, 3) question 10 and the comparable insurance coverage and medical payment questions will be revised to first ask about coverage and to then ask, using the NSFG format, about payment for care received, 4) a question on when the respondent got her medicaid card will be added, 5) questions on AFDC and food stamp will be added, 6) The question on income will be revised to list sources and amounts, 7) question 24a on p.30 will be revised to only ask about more serious illnesses on a monthly basis, 8) a question on paid child care will be added.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1991
12/31/1991
07/31/1990
19,824
0
19,824
9,912
0
9,912
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY PROVIDES DATA ON MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH CAR COMPLICATIONS, AND BIRTH OUTCOME INCLUDING LIVE BIRTHS, LOW BIRTHWEIGH AND FETAL AND INFANT DEATH. IT IS NEEDED BY FEDERAL AND STATE RESEARCHERS TO STUDY THESE BIRTH OUTCOMES AND ASSESS PROGRAM NEEDS IN MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH.
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.