[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 16, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40912-40913]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-16239]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0620]


Proposed Information Collection (Payment and Reimbursement for 
Emergency Services for Non Service-Connected Conditions in Non-VA 
Facilities); Comment Request

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 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 proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 
60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice 
solicits comments for information needed to determine a claimant's 
eligibility for reimbursement or payment for emergency medical 
treatment at a non-VA facility.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before September 15, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov; or to Mary Stout, Veterans Health 
Administration (193E1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail:

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[email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0620'' in any 
correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Stout (202) 461-5867 or FAX (202) 
273-9381.

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.
    Title: Payment and Reimbursement for Emergency Services for Non 
Service-Connected Conditions in Non-VA Facilities, 38 U.S.C. 1725.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0620.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: Veterans enrolled in VA's health-care system are 
personally liable for emergency treatment rendered at non-VA health 
facilities. Veterans or their representative, and the health care 
provider of the emergency treatment to the veteran must submit a claim 
in writing or complete a Health Insurance Claim Form CMS 1500 or 
Medical Uniform Institutional Provider Bill Form UB-04 to request 
payment or reimbursement for such treatment. VA uses the data collected 
to determine the claimant's eligibility for payment or reimbursement.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, individuals or 
households, and not-for-profit institutions.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 82,690 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 330,759.

    Dated: July 10, 2008.
    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. E8-16239 Filed 7-15-08; 8:45 am]
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