This collection is approved for one year with the following terms of clearance: VA has agreed to gather additional information on outcomes, test alternative procedures, and conduct methodological research to improve the methodology of this survey and assess the quality of information in the sampling frame of administrative records as well as potential nonresponse bias. More specifically, VA will work with their contractor to enhance the coding of case level outcomes to better understand reasons for nonresponse and conduct research that may include tracing veterans with inadequate contact information, increasing the number of call attempts, and testing strategies for identifying and handling veterans in institutions, etc. VA will share specific plans and will consult with OMB on this research before conducting these studies.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2007
07/31/2007
05/31/2006
42,200
0
39,300
10,900
0
9,615
0
0
0
Study of enrollees' health status, income, reliance on VA & interest in Prescription-Only Program will provide information for planning & policy development for actuarial projections of enrollment, utilization, expenditures, mandated annual enrollment reforms, & quantitative & qualitative research.
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.