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.