THE STUDY IS DESIGNED TO MEASURE THE
EFFECT OF ALTERNATIVE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS ON THE DEMAND FOR AND
THE QUALITY OF MEDICAL CARE, AND HEALTH STATUS. THE RESULTS WILL
PROVIDE AN IMPORTANT DATA BASE FOR ANALYTIC PLANNING OF THE IMPACT
OF PRO-COMPETITION, CONSUMER CHOIC LEGISLATION AND WILL ALSO AID
ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVE HEALTH MANPOWE POLICIES.
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.