The revised
approach for the 1990 survey i.e., the "mini-benchmark" is approved
under the following conditions: 1) HHS, SBA and DOL all conduct
studies on health insurance - prior to the 1991 benchmark these
three agencies will meet with OMB to discuss how their efforts can
be better coordinated to serve all of the policy concerns regarding
health insurance. 2) One policy question the three agencies will be
asked to carefully consider is how to estimate the economic impacts
of mandatory health insurance. 3) HHS, SBA and DOL should also
discuss methods for using sampling frames that do not have to be
purchased from the private sector. 4) HHS has agreed to make
changes in the mini-benchmark to get additional information on
individuals not eligible for health insurance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1991
05/31/1991
11/30/1991
12,700
0
725
2,966
0
344
0
0
0
THE DATA COLLECTED ARE ESSENTIAL IN
MAKING ACCURATE ANNUAL ESTIMATES O THE ENROLLMENT, COVERAGE, AND
BENEFIT EXPENDITURES FOR PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE. THESE DATA ARE
USED IN ESTIMATING VITAL COMPONENTS OF THE GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT,
THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, AND THE NATIONAL HEALTH EXPENDITURE
SERIES.
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.