Approved for use
through 09/2005 with the understanding that ASPE and its contractor
will provide OMB a fieldwork update in December 2003. The update
must discuss any problems encountered in the field, including
nonresponse and related bias, problems related to differences in
firms' practices/procedures, etc. Most important, the update must
include recommendations addressing any identified issues. ASPE must
discuss this update with OMB before commencing the Wave 2
follow-up.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2005
09/30/2005
6,755
0
0
3,720
0
0
0
0
0
This is a longitudinal study of an
admission cohort of private long-term care insurance claimants. A
representative sample of claimants from 9 companies will be
followed for 20 months to better understand the circumstances that
motivate policy holders to file claims and to use various types of
covered services over time.
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.