DOD is required to collect from third
party payers the cost of medical care provided to retirees,
dependents and others utilizing the services of Military Treatment
Facilities (MTFs) who have private health insurance. The funds
collected will be used to enhance the services provided in the MTF
that provided the original care. This form is designed to solicit
information from the beneficiaries concerning their health
insurance coverage.
The estimated total burden
hours for collecting the information requested on this form has
been reduced to more accurately reflect the volume of the
collection. The information collected on this form is not required
for active duty service members (including National Guard members
and reservists on active duty) or beneficiaries receiving care at
locations other than an MTF. Number of persons receiving care in
MTFs has decreased. Therefore, an adjustment to the number of
respondents has been made accordingly. The reduced burden hours
will support information collection from all eligible
beneficiaries.
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.