OMB approves the
NEHIS as amended in this submission through 12/94. OMB approves
this submission under the condition that: 1) NCHS and HCF recognize
than an adequate pilot was not performed and certain methodological
and logistical problems may cause the data to have litt utility.
This is particularly true for purposes of state-level data f given
establishment size cells. Small size establishments historicall
have been a problem. Certain new questions also may have
unacceptable response rates; 2) Any reporting or use of the data
should clearly sta limitations that arise due to non-response; 3)
If the combined non- response at the survey and item level in a
given cell falls below 60 % the data should be considered
insufficient for analysis; and 4) Any future NCHS or HCFA
employer-based insurance surveys should thoroughly address
unresolved shortcomings encountered in the fielding of this survey
and the analysis of its results.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1994
12/31/1994
03/31/1994
51,000
0
250
38,250
0
188
0
0
0
THE NATIONAL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE
SURVEY WILL PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE DATA FROM 51,000 EMPLOYERS
(1,000 PER STATE AND D.C.) TO PRODUCE STATE-LEVEL ESTIMATES OF
PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE NATIONAL HEALTH ACCOUNTS,
MONITORING THE STATUS OF HEALTH INSURANCE PRIOR TO THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF HEALTH CARE REFORM, AND DETAILED NATIONAL LEVEL
ANALYSIS OF PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE.
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.