NCHS may continue to use the non-substantive change mechanism to modify existing questions, including those designed to add depth/additional detail and cycle in and out methodological modules that have been used in the past years (with modest updates). 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.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2020
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2019
154,375
0
160,000
47,735
0
49,000
0
0
0
The NHIS, conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) since 1957, collects, on an annual basis, nationally representative 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 health objectives for the nation. The data are also used by the public health research community for epidemiologic and policy analysis of such issues as characterizing those with various health problems, measuring levels of health insurance coverage, determining barriers to accessing and using health care, and evaluating the impact of changes in federal health programs.
The current design of the NHIS questionnaire was implemented in 1997, and consists of a standard basic or Core Module, covering general health topics and demographic characteristics that is repeated every year. In addition to the Core Module, each year supplementary questions or modules are included. Topics are rotated in and out of the annual NHIS depending on funding availability and data requirements of federal programs such as Healthy People 2020. A redesigned NHIS questionnaire, which differs significantly from the current design in both content and structure, is scheduled to begin in 2019. A dress rehearsal and systems test of the redesigned instrument is planned in 2018. Its purpose is to ensure that the programmed instrument for the redesigned questionnaire is working properly, and to identify any operational issues that would be problematic in a full-scale implementation of the redesigned questionnaire in 2019.
US Code:
42 USC 242
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 511
Name of Law: Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act
This revision of the National Health Interview Survey for 2018-2020 results in an overall decrease in Burden Hours due completion of some of the special projects to inform the 2019 questionnaire redesign and the fact that the redesigned questionnaire to be implemented in 2019 and 2020 is shorter than the version used in 2107 and the first three quarters of 2018.
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.
Form 0920-0214 Re-Designed Re-Interview Questionnaire
Att 12 Listing of Proposed Items for 2019 and 2020.docx
Att 11 - ERB Approval Notice.pdf
2018 NHIS SSB 122717.doc
Re-Designed Re-Interview Survey