Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Application and Renewal for Health Care Benefits, 19313 [2017-08441]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 79 / Wednesday, April 26, 2017 / Notices mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or FAX (202) 632–8925. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VBA’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. Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–21. Title: Operation Enduring Freedom/ Operation Iraqi Freedom Seriously Injured/Ill Service Member Veteran Worksheet (VA Form 21–0773). OMB Control Number: 2900–0720. Type of Review: Revision of an approved collection. Abstract: VA Form 21–0773 is a checklist for Veterans Service Representatives to verify they have given information, applications, and/or referral service to our Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom service members who have at least six months remaining on active duty and who may have suffered a serious injury or illness. This form will be maintained in the veteran’s claims folder. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 7,000 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,000. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise Records Service, Office of Quality and Compliance, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2017–08438 Filed 4–25–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:43 Apr 25, 2017 Jkt 241001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0091] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Application and Renewal for Health Care Benefits Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 26, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to oira_submission@ omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0091’’ in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Enterprise Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–5870 or email cynthia.harveypryor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0091.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521. Titles: 1. Enrollment Application for VA Health Care—VA Form 10–10EZ. 2. Application for Renewal of Health Care Benefits—VA Form 10–10EZR. 3. Request for Hardship Determination—VA Form 10–10HS. OMB Control Number: 2900–0091. Type of Review: Reinstatement. Abstracts: a. VA Form 10–10EZ collects information only from new applicants for VA medical care, nursing home, domiciliary, dental benefits, and new enrollees in the VA health care system. b. VA Form 10–10EZR, Health Benefits Renewal Form, is used to collect data from those veterans who wish to update their application data. PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 19313 c. VA Form 10–10HS collects information only from veterans who are in a copay required status for hospital care and medical services, but due to a loss of income project their income for the current year will be substantially below the VA means test limits. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on February 1, January 19, 2017, Volume 82, No. 20, page 8971. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: a. Enrollment Application for VA Health Care—VA Form 10–10EZ— 270,000 hours. b. Application for Renewal of Health Care Benefits—VA Form 10–10EZR— 343,600 hours. c. Request for Hardship Determination—VA Form 10–10HS— 1,750 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: a. Enrollment Application for VA Health Care—VA Form 10–10EZ—30 minutes. b. Application for Renewal of Health Care Benefits—VA Form 10–10EZR—24 minutes. c. Request for Hardship Determination—VA Form 10–10HS—15 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Annual Responses: a. Enrollment Application for VA Health Care—VA Form 10–10EZ— 540,000. b. Application for Renewal of Health Care Benefits—VA Form 10–10EZR— 859,000. c. Request for Hardship Determination—VA Form 10–10HS— 7,000. By direction of the Secretary. Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise Records Service, Office of Quality and Compliance, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2017–08441 Filed 4–25–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\26APN1.SGM 26APN1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0091]


Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: 
Application and Renewal for Health Care Benefits

AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 
Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of 
information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature 
of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it 
includes the actual data collection instrument.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 26, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725 
17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to 
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0091'' in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Harvey-Pryor, Enterprise 
Records Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461-5870 or email 
cynthia.harvey-pryor@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0091.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

    Authority:  44 U.S.C. 3501-3521.

    Titles:
    1. Enrollment Application for VA Health Care--VA Form 10-10EZ.
    2. Application for Renewal of Health Care Benefits--VA Form 10-
10EZR.
    3. Request for Hardship Determination--VA Form 10-10HS.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0091.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement.
    Abstracts:
    a. VA Form 10-10EZ collects information only from new applicants 
for VA medical care, nursing home, domiciliary, dental benefits, and 
new enrollees in the VA health care system.
    b. VA Form 10-10EZR, Health Benefits Renewal Form, is used to 
collect data from those veterans who wish to update their application 
data.
    c. VA Form 10-10HS collects information only from veterans who are 
in a copay required status for hospital care and medical services, but 
due to a loss of income project their income for the current year will 
be substantially below the VA means test limits.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 
60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of 
information was published on February 1, January 19, 2017, Volume 82, 
No. 20, page 8971.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden:
    a. Enrollment Application for VA Health Care--VA Form 10-10EZ--
270,000 hours.
    b. Application for Renewal of Health Care Benefits--VA Form 10-
10EZR--343,600 hours.
    c. Request for Hardship Determination--VA Form 10-10HS--1,750 
hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent:
    a. Enrollment Application for VA Health Care--VA Form 10-10EZ--30 
minutes.
    b. Application for Renewal of Health Care Benefits--VA Form 10-
10EZR--24 minutes.
    c. Request for Hardship Determination--VA Form 10-10HS--15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Estimated Annual Responses:
    a. Enrollment Application for VA Health Care--VA Form 10-10EZ--
540,000.
    b. Application for Renewal of Health Care Benefits--VA Form 10-
10EZR--859,000.
    c. Request for Hardship Determination--VA Form 10-10HS--7,000.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise Records Service, Office of 
Quality and Compliance, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2017-08441 Filed 4-25-17; 8:45 am]
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