This collection is for use only by
beneficiaries under the TRICARE Program. The form is required to
determine CHAMPUS eligibility, other health insurance liability and
if medical services and/or supplies were received by the
beneficiary so that reimbursement may be made to the
CHAMPUS/TRICARE beneficiary for authorized care/supplies.
The DD Form 2642 was designed
for use by only the beneficiary, but replaces another form used by
both the beneficiary and the provider of care. For several years
now, providers were required to submit claims on nationally
approved claims, not Department of Defense (DoD) medical claim
forms. This has resulted in a decrease of providers utilizing DoD
medical claim forms. In addition, the National Defense
Authorization Act for FY92 (10 U.S.C. Section 1106) mandates that
providers file all claims with certain exceptions. The burden
decreased from 3,000,000 forms reported in FY2007 to 774,000 in
FY2012 (See Supporting Data for DD2642 included with renewal
package). This decrease may be attributed to fewer beneficiaries
accessing medical services and supplies from non-TRICARE authorized
providers.
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.