This form and its associated instructions are approved through December 1991, consistent with the approval we have granted to the HCFA 1500. Because this is a common form, it shall display the current OMB approval numbers for all three agencies. Agencies shall include the public burden disclosure statement required at 5 cfr 1320.21 at the beginning of the form's instructions, and shall include a notice on the form which refers to the existence of this statement. We note that the unit burden estimates that the agencies have made for this form vary greatly, even though the required data does not. Prior to their next submissions, DOD, HHS, and DOL should work together to develop a common burden estimate for completing those portions of the form common to all. The next submissions shall discus the computation of the common estimate and any deviations that may exist.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1991
12/31/1991
6,500,000
0
0
3,250,000
0
0
0
0
0
THE HCFA 1500 IS A NATIONAL STANDARD CLAIM FORM APPROVED BY CHAMPUS FOR INDIVIDUAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND SUPPLIERS TO FILE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES OR SUPPLIES PROVIDED TO CHAMPUS OR CHAMPVA BENEFICIARIES. THE REQUESTED INFORMATION IS USED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY, APPROPRIATENESS AND COST OF CARE AND WHETHER SERVICES RECEIVED ARE BENEFITS.
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.