VA will seek public comment on this information collection prior to seeking an extension of this approval.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2015
6 Months From Approved
11,860,189
0
0
753,846
0
0
0
0
0
The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (the Act) requires implementing measures to allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve health care for veterans who have not been seen within established wait-time goals or who experience challenges based on their place of residence. The Act directs VA to provide hospital care and medical services to eligible veterans through agreements with eligible non-VA health care entities or providers.
Under 38 U.S.C. 501 and as authorized under the Veterans, Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-146), VA is implementing the Veterans Choice Program through an interim final rule (RIN 2900-AP24). The agency is required to implement the requirements of this law by November 5, 2014. VA requests an emergency approval on or before October 27, 2014 to properly submit this IFR to the Federal Register for posting on November 5, 2014. In order to carry out the requirements of this law, VA must collect certain information from Veterans and non-VA health care entities and providers to ensure proper application of the Program. VA cannot furnish the statutorily-mandated hospital care and medical services until the collection of information is approved. The specific hospital care and medical services that VA must provide are for eligible veterans. Some of these veterans may have life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical attention. Therefore, VA certifies that the collection of information meets each of the listed criteria for the following reasons:
Data collection is needed prior to the expiration of time periods established in this part:
The data being collected is needed prior to the expiration of time periods established under this part due to anticipation that the regulations authorizing the VA Choice Card Program will publish and become effective prior to the expiration of the time periods established under this Part.
Data collection is essential to the mission of the agency:
The collection is essential to the mission of the agency because VA cannot begin to furnish the hospital care and medical services set forth in regulation and required by law without authorization to collect the required information.
The agency cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures under this Part because:
VA cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures because public harm is reasonably likely to result if normal clearance procedures are followed. VA is required to furnish timely hospital care and medical services to eligible Veterans.
PL:
Pub.L. 113 - 146 101
Name of Law: Veterans, Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014
PL: Pub.L. 113 - 146 101 Name of Law: Veterans, Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014
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.
Form 10-10143a 10-10143a Health-Care Plan Information for the Veterans Choice Program
Supporting Statements - v14 - Updated Estimates.docx
10-10143c Submission of Information on Credentials and Licenses by Eligible Entities and Providers