A special issue of "Policy Analysis" on the HEW Mega-Proposal contains papers on restructuring all programs and policies of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Comments by Elliot Richardson about the origin and need for the Mega-Proposal preface an introduction by Laurence Lynn and John Seidl of the story of the Mega-Proposal in relation to policy analysis at HEW. A list of Mega-Proposal participants is followed by the main body of the papers which are concerned with comprehensive HEW simplicification and reform. This section contains an overview; three papers on assistance of families and individuals; one each on the topics of maximum liability health insurance, student assistance, and income and employment policy; one paper on assistance to states and localities; three papers on capacity building; and one paper on other HEW activities including planning, advocacy, data systems, and regulations. Frank Levy concludes the volume with some observations as a participant in the HEW Mega-Proposal process. (KSM)