Approval for
this information collection is extended consistent with HHS' e-mail
memos of 04/04/02 and 04/25/02. As agreed, HHS will use the revised
format for the race/ethnicity questions, which includes the reading
of all categories and allowing for multiple responses. HHS will not
read the category "other" and will not use this category in its
analysis.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2003
12/31/2003
04/30/2002
7,350
0
7,350
3,496
0
3,496
0
0
0
The purpose of this study is to
evaluate a mode of consumer directed care for persons in need of
personal assistance services. Controlled experimental design
methodology will be used to test the effects of the experimental
intervention: cash payments in lieu of arranged services for
Medicaid covered beneficiaries.
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.