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.