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.