THE REQUEST FOR HEALTH BENEFITS UNDER
THE PROGRAM FOR THE HANDICAPPED AND BASIS PROGRAM IS AN OFFICIAL
APPLICATION FOR CHAMPUS BENEFITS. IT IS USED TO ENSURE THAT CHAMPUS
BENEFITS ARE BEING PROVIDED ONLY TO THOSE PERSO ENTITLED TO
CHAMPUS. THE FORM REQUESTS PERTINENT SPONSOR/BENEFICIARY
INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR ISSUING AUTHORIZATION FOR
PAYMENT.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.