Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Household Component (MEPS-HC), Panels 3 and 4
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
Approved without change
01/23/1998
12/05/1997
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2000
05/31/2000
81,000
0
0
81,100
0
0
6,000,000,000
0
0
This survey would gather information on a variety of measures related to health status, health insurance coverage, health care use and expenditures, and sources of payment for health services. Each panel consists of a nationally representative sample of U.S. households who remain in MEPS for 2 consecutive years of data collection.
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.