VA will seek
public comment on this information collection prior to seeking an
extension of this approval.
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