Proposed Information Collection (Application by Insured Terminally Ill Person for Accelerated Benefit; Comment Request, 38744-38745 [2011-16504]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES6 38744 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 127 / Friday, July 1, 2011 / Notices This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine a claimant’s eligibility for disability insurance benefits. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before August 30, 2011. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0119’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or Fax (202) 275–5947. 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, 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. Title: Report of Treatment in Hospital, VA FL 29–551. OMB Control Number: 2900–0119. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: VA Form Letter 29–551 is used to collect information from hospitals where a claimant was treated. VA uses the data to determine the insured’s eligibility for disability insurance benefits. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 4,055 hours. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:54 Jun 30, 2011 Jkt 223001 Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 12 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,277. Dated: June 27, 2011. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2011–16503 Filed 6–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0618] Proposed Information Collection (Application by Insured Terminally Ill Person for Accelerated Benefit; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to this notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to process accelerated death benefit payment. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before August 30, 2011. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0618’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or Fax (202) 275–5947. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), Federal agencies must PO 00000 Frm 00146 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. Title: Application by Insured Terminally Ill Person for Accelerated Benefit (38 CFR 9.14(e). OMB Control Number: 2900–0618. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: An insured person who is terminally ill may request a portion of the face value of his or her Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) or Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) prior to death. If the insured would like to receive a portion of the SGLI or VGLI he or she must submit a Servicemembers’ and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance Accelerated Benefits Option application. The application must include a medical prognosis by a physician stating the life expectancy of the insured person and a statement by the insured on the amount of accelerated benefit he or she choose to receive. The application is obtainable by writing to the Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance ABO Claim Processing, 290 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039, or calling 1–800–419–1473 or downloading the application via the Internet at https://www.insurance.va.gov. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 40 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 12 minutes. Frequency of Response: On Occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. Dated: June 27, 2011. E:\FR\FM\01JYN1.SGM 01JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 127 / Friday, July 1, 2011 / Notices By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. 2011–16504 Filed 6–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0635] Proposed Information Collection (Suspension of Monthly Check); Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration. ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES6 SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to this notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to request beneficiaries’ current mailing address. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:54 Jun 30, 2011 Jkt 223001 collection of information should be received on or before August 30, 2011. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0635’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or Fax (202) 275–5947. 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, 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 PO 00000 Frm 00147 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 38745 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: Suspension of Monthly Check, VA Form 29–0759. OMB Control Number: 2900–0635. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: When a beneficiary’s monthly insurance check is not cashed within one year from the issued date, the Department of Treasury returns the funds to VA. VA Form 29–0759 is used to advise the beneficiary that his or her monthly insurance checks have been suspended and to request the beneficiary to provide a current address or a banking institution for direct deposit for monthly checks. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 200 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,200. Dated: June 27, 2011. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2011–16505 Filed 6–30–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\01JYN1.SGM 01JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 127 (Friday, July 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38744-38745]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-16504]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0618]


Proposed Information Collection (Application by Insured 
Terminally Ill Person for Accelerated Benefit; Comment Request

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 proposed extension 
of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public 
comment in response to this notice. This notice solicits comments on 
the information needed to process accelerated death benefit payment.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before August 30, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 
Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail nancy.kessinger@va.gov. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0618'' in any correspondence. 
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461-9769 
or Fax (202) 275-5947.

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, 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.
    Title: Application by Insured Terminally Ill Person for Accelerated 
Benefit (38 CFR 9.14(e).
    OMB Control Number: 2900-0618.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Abstract: An insured person who is terminally ill may request a 
portion of the face value of his or her Servicemembers' Group Life 
Insurance (SGLI) or Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) prior to 
death. If the insured would like to receive a portion of the SGLI or 
VGLI he or she must submit a Servicemembers' and Veterans' Group Life 
Insurance Accelerated Benefits Option application. The application must 
include a medical prognosis by a physician stating the life expectancy 
of the insured person and a statement by the insured on the amount of 
accelerated benefit he or she choose to receive. The application is 
obtainable by writing to the Office of Servicemembers' Group Life 
Insurance ABO Claim Processing, 290 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue, 
Livingston, NJ 07039, or calling 1-800-419-1473 or downloading the 
application via the Internet at https://www.insurance.va.gov.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Annual Burden: 40 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 12 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On Occasion.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 200.

    Dated: June 27, 2011.


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    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-16504 Filed 6-30-11; 8:45 am]
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