Approved for use
through 9/2001 under the following conditions: 1) HHS/ASPE and its
contractor, Lewin, amend the sampling metho- dology to ensure that
findings may be generalized for "unsuccess- ful," as well as
"successful" medium to large firms; and 2) before fielding its
instrument, HHS/ASPE will respond to the Department of Treasury's
concerns in writing and will amend its survey instrument in
response to Treasury's concerns. For the public record, HHS/ASPE
must submit to OMB its written response, new sampling methodology
and amended instrument demonstrating the changes made to address
Treasury's concerns that will increase the utility of the
data.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2001
09/30/2001
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This submission seeks clearance from
OMB for a survey of employers offering group long-term care
insurance (LTCI) to their employees. The survey results will
provide information on current products and best practices in the
employer group LTCI market.
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.