HDCI 2 - BLS approval

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-1u.s. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
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i REQUEST FOR BLS REVIEW AND

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I INFORMATION COLLECTION USING

Date: November 1,2006

METHODOLOGY
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I Title of Survey: HDCI 2 Survey of Group Health Plans

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Requested
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Review
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Interview Introduction, and Telephone Questionnaire), which describe EBSA's proposed i
i survey to obtain adequate sample lists of employee benefit health care plans, for
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soundness of statistical methodology. Indicate beIow your approval or disapproval and i
i return to the Agency contact indicated above. If disapproved, indicate specific reasons j
.: and corrections needed. Comments are requested in writing to the Agency contact
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