Approved for use
through 12/2001 under the conditions that CMS: 1) recognizes the
limitations of focus groups (e.g., they are qualitative in nature,
are subject to selection and other survey biases, findings are not
generalizeable to the universe of Medicaid recipients due to small
& likely unrepresentative sample sizes, and focus group
impressions may be out of date with the current status of SCHIP; 2)
clearly articulates these limitations in the 12/2001 Report to
Congress and submits this Report for OMB's review prior to its
release; and 3) understands that although incentive payments may be
appropriate and necessary in this case due to Congressional time
constraints, they should not be perceived as a precedent for the
main survey component of this project.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
7,146
0
0
1,833
0
0
0
0
0
This study will conduc 52 focus groups
with families of children involved in SCHIP and Medicaid,
disenrolled from both programs, eligible but not enrolled, and
eligible but privately insured. The goal of the study is to learn
what families know about SCHIP and Medicaid, how they feel about
these programs, whether they encountered barriers to enrollmen and
whether participation has improved their access to medical
care.
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.