[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 9, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 81991]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[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 www.regulations.gov.

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. https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch (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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