[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 182 (Thursday, September 23, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52948-52949]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-20549]


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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 (VHA), 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: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before November 22, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov 
or to Janel Keyes, Office of Regulations, Appeals, and Policy (10BRAP), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20420 or email to [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 
2900-0609'' in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments 
may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise 
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0609'' in any correspondence.

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.
    Authority: Public Law 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.
    Title: Survey of Veteran Enrollees' Health and Use of Health Care.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0609.
    Type of Review: Extension 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. 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. Information provided 
through the survey supports critical VA policy decisions.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 14,000 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Once annually.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 42,000.


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    By direction of the Secretary.
Dorothy Glasgow,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, (Alt.), Office of Enterprise and Integration/
Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2021-20549 Filed 9-22-21; 8:45 am]
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