CDC/NCHS may use the non-substantive change mechanism to modify existing questions, including those designed to add depth/additional detail and cycle in and out supplemental modules that have been used in the past years (with modest updates). A non-substantive change request is required before fielding the proposed incentive experiment. If new supplemental modules, new questionnaire instruments, or modifications to the sample are anticipated, a full revision of the ICR package must be submitted to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2016
167,000
0
179,000
48,833
0
45,500
0
0
0
The NHIS is conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to comply with the NCHS mandate under 42 USC 242k to collect, on an annual basis, statistically valid data on the amount, distribution, and effects of illness and disability in the population and on the utilization of health care services for such conditions. NHIS data are used widely throughout the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to monitor trends in illness and disability and to track progress toward achieving many of the Healthy People objectives for the nation. This revision request is to conduct the National Health Interview Survey for 2015-2017; to continue the increase in the previous two year's sample size; to introduce a program to improve response rates using promotional materials, additional interviewer training, and incentives; to conduct a follow-back survey of sample adult respondents from an earlier NHIS; and to modify selected sections of the 2015, 2016, and 2017 surveys through a nonsubstantive change clearance request.
US Code:
42 USC 242
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
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.
Supplements (adult family member)
Attachment 5b - ERB Approval.pdf
2015 NHIS_2015-2017_SS_B 122314.doc
Supplements (adult family member)