This information
collection request is approved consistent with CMS's 02/20/2002
memo citing the limitations of the study's methodology and
restricting the use of study results to the generation of
hypotheses identifying topics for future research.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2005
02/28/2005
5,680
0
0
1,914
0
0
0
0
0
The subject surveys are components of
the HCFA evaluation of the Wisconsin BadgerCare Section 115
Medicaid demonstration and Title XXI (SCHIP) program. The goals of
the evaluation are to assess the effectiveness of BadgerCare in
reducing the number of Wisconsin residents who lack health
insurance, increasing participation of eligible children in the
SCHIP program, and supporting families making transitions from
welfare to work. Other specific features of BadgerCare will be
examined as well, including the State's outreach efforts and policy
of charging premiums to selected families. Findings from the study
will ....
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.