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.
US Code:
10 USC 1095
Name of Law: Health Care Services Incurred on Behalf of Covered Beneficiaries: Collection from Third-Party Payers
US Code:
10 USC 1079b
Name of Law: Procedures for Charging Fees for Care Provided to Civilians; Retention and Use of Fees Collected
US Code:
10 USC 1085
Name of Law: Medical and Dental Care from Another Executive Department: Reimbursement
The burden has increased since the previous approval due to an increase in the estimated number of respondents and cost burden since the last approval in 2016.
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.