This information collection is
necessary for a medical institution to claim benefits under the
Defense Health Program, TRICARE, which includes the Civilian Health
and Medical Program for the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS). The
information collection will be used by TRICARE/CHAMPUS to determine
beneficiary eligibility, other health insurance liability,
certification that the beneficiary received care, and that the
provider is authorized to receive TRICARE/CHAMPUS payments. The
form will be used by TRICARE/CHAMPUS and it's contractors to
determine the amount of benefits to be paid to TRICARE/CHAMPUS
institutional...
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.