This collection expired in June 2000 and has been in use without an OMB number since that time. This is a violation of the Paperwork Reduction Act and must be reported as a violation in the next ICB. In the future, DoD should take great care to ensure that all information collections have current OMB approvals as required under the PRA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2005
03/31/2005
2,100,000
0
0
525,000
0
0
859,000
0
0
This information collection requirement is necessary for a medical institution to claim benefits under the Civilian Health and Medical Program for the Uniform Services (CHAMPUS). This information collection will be used by TRICARE/CHAMPUS to determine beneficiary eligibility, other health insurance liability, certification that the beneficiary received the care, and that the provider is authorized to receive TRICARE/ CHAMPUS payments. The form will be used by TRICARE/CHAMPUS and its contractors to determine the amount of benefits to be paid to TRICARE/CARE providers.
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.