OMB has
determined that all of the projects listed in this generic
clearance have merit, but the projects fall into two categories.
The first category comprises projects that OMB has determined are
consiste with E.O. No. 12862 and qualify as customer surveys: the
Medicare/ Medicaid Focus Group, Public Use Files - Customer
Satisfaction, and the Customer Inquiry Card. These three projects
are approved as customer satisfaction surveys under this clearance
(OMB # 0938-0652.) The second category of projects includes the
remaining, six items list in this submission. OMB believes these
projects do not qualify as customer surveys, but are "program
evaluations." These projects evaluate the performance of Medicare
contractors, health maintenance organizations, and demonstration
participants. Because these projects have important significance
and are governed by other design consider- ations and factors, OMB
requests that HCFA submit each of these projec separately for OMB
review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1997
05/31/1997
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19,740
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THESE VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER SURVEYS WILL
BE USED TO IMPLEMENT E.O. 12862 ASCERTAIN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
WITH HCFA PROGRAMS IN TERMS OF SERVICE QUALITY. SURVEYS WILL
INVOLVE INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE DIRECT OR INDIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF
HCFA SERVICE AND/OR ASSISTANCE, NOT PARTNERS.
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.