Approved for use
through 8/99 under the conditions that: 1) HCFA adds a question
that asks beneficiaries enrolled in HMOs how long they have been
enrolled in an HMO. This question may be placed on page 4 after
question HIMC1a, for example; 2) HCFA incorporates the disclosure
statements mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and
submits the amended Forms/instructions to OMB for the public
record; and 3) HCFA understands that this clearance covers the HMO
supplement to the MCBS and not the core instrument; HCFA will
continue to ensure that the core instru- ment is submitted for
proper PRA review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1999
08/31/1999
06/30/1998
1
0
12,000
42,000
0
20,000
0
0
0
The supplement consists of three
parts: (a) The addition of 1,900 sample members on a
cross-sectional (one-time) basis to increase the representation of
managed care enrollees, (b) addition of a limited number of
questions which are related to managed care issues; and (c)
developmental work to improve the accuracy of service utilization
reporting.
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.