This information
collection request is approved through 10/2003 so that the agency
may complete the data collection activities previously approved
under this OMB number. This extension is conditioned upon the
following term of clearance-HHS will provide OMB with a copy of
survey instruments demonstrating compliance with OMB directive 15
on race/ethnicity.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2003
10/31/2003
12/31/2002
1,157
0
9,500
503
0
3,940
0
0
0
The purpose of this study is to
evaluate a model of consumer-directed care for persons in need of
personal assistance services. Controlled experimental design will
be used to test the effects of the experimental intervention: cash
payments in lieu of arranged services for Medicaid covered
beneficiaries.
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.