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.