In response to Title 10 U.S.C.
Sections 1099 (which calls for a healthcare enrollment system) and
1086 (which authorizes TRICARE eligiblility of Medicare eligible
persons), DoD established the TRICARE Plus enrollment program for
persons who are eligible for care in Military Treatment Facilities
(MTF's) and not enrolled in TRICARE Prime. Beneficiaries interested
in participating must complete an enrollment application. The
TRICARE Plus program is not transferable from one MTF to another,
so beneficiaries who choose to relocate from one MTF to another,
must disenroll from the current MTF. The beneficiary may then
enroll in TRICARE.....
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.