This extension
of the PACE Demonstration is approved for use through 9/97 under
the condition that no later than November 1996 HCFA: 1) submits to
OMB the "Interim Analysis of the PACE Enroll- ment Decision" and
"Preliminary Impact Report"; and 2) meets with OMB to discuss
report findings, the status of projected baseline and follow-up
interviews, and future plans for the Demonstration beyond September
1997 (in particular for the last sample of baseline interviews to
be completed in March 1997.) OMB requests this meeting because it
continues to be concerned that after five years evaluating the PACE
Demonstration, HCFA has not produced an analysis on the impact of
the demonstration. Finally, HCFA must immediately incorporate into
the forms/instructions the disclosure statements required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations.
HCFA must provide OMB the revised forms/instructions for the public
record.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1997
09/30/1997
07/31/1996
3,739
0
4,675
3,745
0
5,436
0
0
0
This survey will collect data on
functional status, service utilization, and out-of-pocket costs and
satisfaction for a sample of applicants to the PACE program. This
information will be used to analyze the decision to participate in
PACE and the impact of the program.
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.