The information collection requirement
is necessary to ensure that applicants for TRICARE-Provider Status
meet the conditions for authorization as a TRICARE Corporate
Services Provider. The collected nformation will be used by TRICARE
contractors to process claims and verify authorization
status.
This is a reinstatement with
changes in the time interval required for a respondent to fill out
the provider authorization form (i.e., from one hour to 20
minutes). It was felt that this change was justified due to the
simplicity of form design which minimizes the administrative burden
upon the corporate entity. The number of respondents was also
changed from 1,000 to 300 respondents based on the increasing
popularity of less restrictive treatment settings. Governmental and
facility costs were increased for inflation.
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.