Approved for use
through 3/2001 with the understanding that HCFA and its contractors
will continue to aggressively pursue at least 80% response rates on
these DME surveys. OMB also notes that HCFA has known about the
need for new questions on these surveys for some time, and the
remaining questions have been extensively tested earlier.
Therefore, it is difficult to explain why HCFA required an
emergency clearance on this effort. OMB encourages HCFA to better
anticipate and plan for such efforts in the future, so the public
has a greater opportunity to comment and participate in policy
development.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2001
02/28/2001
2,500
0
0
725
0
0
0
0
0
This survey is necessary to collect
access, qualty, & diversity of product selection information
from beneficiaries. These key elements of the evaluation cannot be
thoroughly evaluated without a beneficiary survey. The information
will be presented to HCFA and to Congress, who will use the results
to determine whether the demonstration should be extended to other
sites. The respondents will be Medicare beneficiaries, that is,
those who are age 65 or older or are disabled. These beneficiaries
qualify for the survey if they use at least one of the following
types of medical equipment: hospital beds, oxygen...
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.