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###### Department of Veterans Affairs

          - [OMB Control No. 2900-0609]

# AGENCY:

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

# ACTION:

Notice.

# SUMMARY:

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden, and it includes the actual data collection instrument.

# DATES:

Comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent by January 16, 2025.

# ADDRESSES:

                        To submit comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection, please type the following link into your browser:                         *www.reginfo.gov/​public/​do/​PRAMain,*                         select “Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments,” then search the list for the information collection by Title or “OMB Control No. 2900-0609.”                    

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

                        VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202-461-8900,                         *vacopaperworkreduact@va.gov*.                    

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

*Title:*                     Survey of Veteran Enrollees' Health and Use of Health Care.                

*OMB Control Number:*                     2900-0609                     *https://www.reginfo.gov/​public/​do/​PRASearch.*

*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                           ( print page 102254)                        integrity of the data. Information provided through the survey supports critical VA policy decisions.                

                    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The                     **Federal Register**                     Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published at 89 FR 81991, October 9, 2024.                

*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.*

Maribel Aponte,

VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.

[FR Doc. 2024-29678 Filed 12-16-24; 8:45 am]

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