THE HCFA 1500 IS A NATIONAL STANDARD
CLAIM FORM APPROVED BY CHAMPUS FOR INDIVIDUAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
AND SUPPLIERS TO FILE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES OR SUPPLIES
PROVIDED TO CHAMPUS OR CHAMPVA BENEFICIARIES. THE REQUESTED
INFORMATION IS USED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY, APPROPRIATENESS AND
COST OF CARE AND WHETHER SERVICES RECEIVED ARE BENEFITS.
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.