Application for Change of Permanent Plan (Medical) (VA Form 29-1549)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 29-1549 Application for Change of Permanent Plan (Medical) Form	Modified
30-Day FRN - 2900-0179 (2024).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-08-29
Supporting Statement - 2900-0179 (VA Form 29-1549).docx Supporting Statement A	2024-08-29
60-Day FRN - 2900-0179 (2024).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-06-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28423	Application for Change of Permanent Plan (Medical) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0179	ICR Reference No: 202403-2900-015
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202104-2900-014
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-INS-YA
Title: Application for Change of Permanent Plan (Medical) (VA Form 29-1549)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/29/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2024
Responses	28	28
Time Burden (Hours)	14	14
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: VA Form 29-1549 is designed for use by the insured to establish eligibility to change insurance plans. The information is authorized by law, 38 CFR Section 6.48 and 8.36.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 1944 Name of Law: Policy provisions
   US Code: 38 USC 1906 Name of Law: Policy provisions
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 54163	06/28/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 70255	08/29/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for Change of Permanent Plan (Medical)	29-1549	Application for Change of Permanent Plan (Medical)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	28	28	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	14	14	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $844

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/29/2024

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