No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
No
Regular
11/04/2021
table that charts list comparision
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2023
12/31/2023
102,700
107,700
37,595
42,845
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 healthcare 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 are repeated annually. 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.
This nonsubstantive change request seeks approval of changes to the OMB revision package that was approved on 12/31/2020 (OMB# 0920-0214, expires 12/31/2023). The average burden for each survey component for one complete survey cycle is shown in the table below. The estimated total average annual burden for all components in the revision package was 42,845 hours. The total average annualized burden hours is being reduced by 5,250 hours. The updated total annualized burden hours are 37,595 hours as a result of this nonsubtantive change request.
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 511
Name of Law: Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act
US Code:
42 USC 242
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
There is a reduction in total average annualized burden due to this nonsubstantive change. This reduction is the result of two changes outlined in this nonsubstantive change request. First, NCHS is no longer planning to conduct a follow-up health exam with NHIS sample adults in 2022.This request is for approval of 37,595 burden hours.
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 0920-22IA Health Exam
NHIS Nonsubstantive Change Request 2022 10-26-2021_clean.docx
Att 3a - NHIS Survey Content Justification.pdf
Att 8 - Precision Tables - Sample Adult, Sample Child, Sample Adolescents.xlsx
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