THIS NATIONAL SAMPLE SURVEY OF 6,000
HOUSEHOLDS AND 1,000 MEDICAID HOUSEHOLDS IN EACH OF 4 STATES WILL
PROVIDE NATIONAL DESCRIPTIVE DATA ON THE HEALTH CONDITION, HEALTH
SERVICES UTILIZATION, HEALTH CARE EXPENDITURES AND SOURCES OF
PAYMENT DURING CALENDAR YEAR 1980. THE HEALTH CARE FINANCING
ADMINISTRATION WILL USE DATA ON THE MEDICARE/MEDICAID POPULATIONS
FOR PROGRAM PURPOSES, WHILE THE
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.