Agency Information Collection Activity: Survey of Veteran Enrollees' Health and Use of Health Care, 81991 [2024-23380]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 9, 2024 / Notices Dated: October 1, 2024. Shawn Collins, Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0609] [FR Doc. 2024–23312 Filed 10–8–24; 8:45 am] Agency Information Collection Activity: Survey of Veteran Enrollees’ Health and Use of Health Care BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Communications Project Committee Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice of meeting. An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel’s Taxpayer Communications Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. This meeting will be held via teleconference. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held Thursday, November 14, 2024. DATES: Jose Cintron-Santiago at 1–888–912–1227 or 787–522–8607. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. (1988) that a meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Communications Project Committee will be held Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The public is invited to make oral comments or submit written statements for consideration. Due to limited time and structure of meeting, notification of intent to participate must be made with Jose Cintron-Santiago. For more information, please contact Jose Cintron-Santiago at 1–888–912–1227 or 787–522–8607, or write TAP Office, 48 Carr 165 Suite 2000, Guaynabo, PR 00968–8000 or contact us at the website: https://www.improveirs.org. The agenda will include TAP 2024 committee project focus areas. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 1, 2024. Shawn Collins, Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. [FR Doc. 2024–23311 Filed 10–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Oct 08, 2024 Jkt 265001 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, vhacopra@va.gov. VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202–461–8900, vacopaperworkreduact@ va.gov. 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/ SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 81991 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] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\09OCN1.SGM 09OCN1

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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 [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, 
[email protected].
    VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202-461-8900, 
[email protected].

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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