DATA ON THE RALATIVE COSTS AND
COVERAGE OF HEALTH BENEFITS IN SMALL AND LARGE FIRMS ARE NEEDED TO
EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED FEDERAL PROGRAMS. THE
ACCESSIBILITY OF HEALTH BENEFITS BY DIFFERING EMPLOYER, WORKFORCE
AND FIRM CHARACTERISTICS IF OF SPECIAL INTEREST. THE SURVEY SAMPLE
WILL BE NATIONALLY REPRESENTATIVE OF PRIVATE FIRMS.
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.