Vets, vet reps and health care providers submit this data to request reimbursement from the federal government for emergency services at a private institution.
US Code:
38 USC 1725
Name of Law: Reimbursement for Emergency Treatment
US Code:
38 USC 1705
Name of Law: Management of Health Care: Patient Enrollment System
US Code:
38 USC 1728
Name of Law: Reimbursement of Certain Medical Expenses
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 117 101
Name of Law: The Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act
The adjustment of -123,688 forms is a result of requiring signed support statements only for claims not submitted on a CMS 1500 or UB04 decreasing the overall burden on health care 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.