Approved for use
through 8/95 under the condition that the 1992 instrument
incorporates questions 8-10, 14, and 41-47 from the 1991 survey.
Though responses to these questions have not varied significantly
over the past two years, OMB believes that consumer dema for
information may change in response to the ongoing debate and polic
development in health care reform. Second, no later than 12/92 the
OIG should submit to OMB an analysis of 1991 general and item non
response, taking into account self reported health status. Finally,
the next submission for OMB review should include a plan for
coordina- ting state-specific surveys with HCFA's physician
satisfaction surveys now piloted under OMB # 0938-0615.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1995
08/31/1995
2,090
0
0
697
0
0
0
0
0
THIS REQUEST FOR ANNUAL SURVEYS OF
BENEFICIARY EXPERIENCE AND SATISFACTION WITH THE MEDICARE PROGRAM
IS NEEDED TO IDENTIFY PROGRAM INEFFICIENCIES AND MONITOR THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAK BY THE DEPARTMENT. EACH
YEAR, FINDINGS WILL BE COMPARED TO THOSE OF PREVIOUS
SURVEYS.
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.