This information
collection request is approved consistent with HCFA's memo of
04/24/2001. HCFA agrees to remove OMB's name & address from the
burden statement of this collection in time for the next round of
this survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2004
05/31/2004
05/31/2001
134,400
0
134,400
44,800
0
44,800
0
0
0
Under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997,
HCFA is required to provide general and plan comparative
information to beneficiaries that will help them make more informed
health plan choices. ACAHPS fee-for-service survey is needed to
provide information comparable to those data collected from the
CAHPS managed care survey.
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.