[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 8950]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03354]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0823]
Proposed Information Collection (Expanded Access to Non-VA Care
Through the Veterans Choice Program) Activity: Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment
on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are
required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information, including each extension
collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed for
Veterans, Veteran Representatives and health care providers to request
reimbursement from the federal government for emergency services at a
private institution.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before April 20, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov;
or Audrey Revere, Office of Regulatory and Administrative Affairs,
Veterans Health Administration (10B4), Department of Veterans Affairs,
810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email:
[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0823'' in
any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed
online through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Audrey Revere at (202) 461-5694.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being
made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following collection of information, VHA
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of VHA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of
information technology.
Titles: Election to Receive Authorized Non-VA Care and Selection of
Provider for the Veterans Choice Program.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0823.
Type of Review: Extension.
Abstract: Section 17.1515 requires eligible veterans to notify VA
whether the veteran elects to receive authorized non-VA care through
the Veterans Choice Program, be placed on an electronic waiting list,
or be scheduled for an appointment with a VA health care provider.
Section 17.1515(b)(1) also allows eligible veterans to specify a
particular non-VA entity or health care provider, if that entity or
provider meets certain requirements.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households,
Estimated Annual Burden: 185,721 burden hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 2 minutes.
Frequency of Response: 12.64 times per year.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 440,794 respondents.
Titles: Health-Care Plan Information for the Veterans Choice
Program.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0823.
Type of Review: Extension.
Abstract: Section 17.1510(d) requires eligible veterans to submit
to VA information about their health-care plan to participate in the
Veterans Choice Program.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 88,159 burden hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: 1.2 times per year.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 440,794 respondents.
Titles: Submission of Medical Record Information under the Veterans
Choice Program.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0823.
Type of Review: Extension.
Abstract: Participating eligible entities and providers are
required to submit a copy of any medical record related to hospital
care or medical services furnished under this Program to an eligible
veteran.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 464,428 burden hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: 29.80 times per year.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 187,000 respondents.
Titles: Submission of Information on Credentials and Licenses by
Eligible Entities or Providers.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0823.
Type of Review: Extension.
Abstract: Section 17.1530 requires eligible entities and providers
to submit verification that the entity or provider maintains at least
the same or similar credentials and licenses as those required of VA's
health care providers, as determined by the Secretary.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 15,583 burden hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Once annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 187,000 respondents.
Dated: February 12, 2015.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-03354 Filed 2-18-15; 8:45 am]
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