The information collection requirement is necessary to provide and document medical care; determine eligibility for benefits and entitlements; adjudicate claims; determine whether a third party is responsible for the cost of MHS provided healthcare and recover that cost; and evaluate fitness for duty and medical concerns which may have resulted from an occupational or environmental hazard. Obtaining this information is essential for DoD providing medical care and recovering costs.
US Code:
10 USC 1104
Name of Law: Sharing of Healthcare Resources with the Department of Veterans Affairs
US Code:
10 USC 55
Name of Law: Medical and Dental Care
US Code:
42 USC 32
Name of Law: Third Party Liability for Hospital and Medical Care
US Code:
10 USC 8111
Name of Law: Sharing of Department of VA and DoD Healthcare Resources
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.