81 FR 33738 - Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request (Expanded Access to Non-VA Care Through the Veterans Choice Program)

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 103 (May 27, 2016)

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.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 103 (Friday, May 27, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33738-33739]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-12574]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0823]


Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request 
(Expanded Access to Non-VA Care Through the Veterans Choice Program)

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 July 26, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; 
or Brian McCarthy, 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: Brian McCarthy at (202) 461-6345.

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

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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 (VA Form 10-10143).
    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: 928,606 burden hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 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 (VA Form 10-10143a).
    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 (VA Form 10-10143b).
    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 (VA Form 10-10143c).
    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.

    Titles: Secondary Authorization Request for VA Community Care (VA 
Form 10-10143e).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0823.
    Type of Review: New.
    Abstract: VA Form 10-10143e would require non-VA health care 
providers to submit requests for additional services supporting the 
original authorized plan of care to the agency. A copy of all medical 
and dental records (including but not limited to images, test results, 
and notes or other records of what care was provided and why) related 
to a Veteran's care provided under this Program must be submitted to VA 
for entry into the veteran's electronic medical record. Providers will 
be required to submit records produced as a result of care authorized 
after the beginning of the Program.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 289,826 burden hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: 4.56 times per year.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 190,675 respondents.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records 
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2016-12574 Filed 5-26-16; 8:45 am]
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