Notice2024-23380
Agency Information Collection Activity: Survey of Veteran Enrollees' Health and Use of Health Care
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Published
October 9, 2024
Issuing agencies
Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 9, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 81991]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23380]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0609]
Agency Information Collection Activity: Survey of Veteran
Enrollees' Health and Use of Health Care
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed
collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish
notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the
notice.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 9, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted through <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Program-Specific information: Rebecca Mimnall, 202-695-9434,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ec9a848d8f839c9e8dac9a8dc28b839a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="98eef0f9fbf7e8eaf9d8eef9b6fff7ee">[email protected]</span></a>.
VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202-461-8900,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#562037353926372633242139243d2433322337352216203778313920"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="136572707c6372637661647c6178617677667270675365723d747c65">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for
comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following collection of information, VHA
invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of VHA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of
information technology.
Title: Survey of Veteran Enrollees' Health and Use of Health Care.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0609. <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch</a> (Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to
find the historical versions of this Information Collection).
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: The VA Survey of Veteran Enrollees' Health and Use of
Health Care gathers information from Veterans enrolled in the VA Health
Care System about factors that influence their health care utilization
choices. The original authority for this information collection is from
Public Law 104, Section 262, Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform
Act of 1996. Data collected are used to gain insights into Veteran
preferences and to provide VA and Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
management guidance in preparing for future Veteran needs. In addition
to factors influencing health care choices, the data collected include
enrollees' perceived health status and need for assistance, available
insurances, self-reported utilization of VA services versus other
health care services, reasons for using VA, barriers to seeking care,
ability and comfort level with accessing virtual care, as well as
general demographics and family characteristics that may influence
utilization but cannot be accessed elsewhere. Based upon historical
program data, the survey has been revised to remove some questions and
add other questions, and certain questions are asked only in
alternating years. Further, the target sample of respondents has been
decreased to reduce costs and reduce burden on Veterans. while
maintaining the integrity of the data. Information provided through the
survey supports critical VA policy decisions.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 13,333 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 40,000.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
Dorothy Glasgow,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, (Alt.), Office of Enterprise and Integration/
Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-23380 Filed 10-8-24; 8:45 am]
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