This survey will support the required
evaluation of the Medicare Home Health Independence Demonstration
mandated under Section 702 of the Medicare Modernization Act of
2003. The purpose of the demonstration is to clarify the definition
of "homebound" as applied to Medicare home health benefit
eligibility. This survey is designed to study the health and
quality of life impacts of changing the eligibility requirement,
and to provide descriptive information about the demonstration's
target population.
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.