The collection instrument is used to collect information from eligible beneficiaries who want to enroll in or disenroll from TRICARE Plus. TRICARE Plus is an enrollment option for TRICARE beneficiaries who want an affiliation with a primary care provider at a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) and are either ineligible for TRICARE Prime or prefer a more limited relationship (primary care only). The collection instrument is used by contractors to determine beneficiary eligibility and to identify the selection of a health option.
Adjustment is due to reinstatement of a currently approved collection. Burden hours adjustments are due to the ever changing access to TRICARE Plus. The only changes to the forms were the Privacy Act Statement and the Agency Disclosure Notice.
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.