CMS agrees that
if the pretest indicates that the survey length exceeds 15 minutes,
the survey will be shortened to stay within the 15-minute time
frame.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2010
12 Months From Approved
800
0
0
400
0
0
0
0
0
The HIFA initiative sought to increase
health coverage of uninsured populations through a flexible waiver
process emphasizing public subsidy of Employer-Sponsored Insurance
(ESI). Testing whether that approach reduces the rate/number of
uninsured is critically important to CMS. The proposed survey of
HIFA enrollees in New Mexico and Oregon would provide the only data
available to test certain fundamental HIFA effects, especially with
reference to reduction of the uninsured population, the
effectiveness of premium assistance for ESI, and the possibility of
crowd-out of private coverage.
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.