This information
collection request is approved conditional upon CMS displaying the
OMB number, expiration date and PRA burden statement near the front
of the questionnaire so that respondents will be informed of the
burden prior to beginning the survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2005
09/30/2005
2,084
0
0
348
0
0
0
0
0
CMS contracted with HER to evaluate
the Massachusetts' 1115 waiver demonstration, including Insurance
Partnership program, offering subsidies to small employers to
encourage them to offer health insurance coverage to employees. The
purpose of survey is to determine the factors influencing an
employer's decision to participate or not in the IP program and
their respective characteristics.
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.