Free VA Form 10-7959A - CHAMPVA Claim Form - fillable - Federal

OMB Number: 2900-0219

Est. Burden: 10 minutes

Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Health Administration Center CHAMPVA

PO Box 469064

CHAMPVA Claim Form

Denver CO 80246-9064

1-800-733-8387

Attention: After reviewing the following, complete form in its entirety (print or typewritten only) and return with required documentation. Do NOT exceed the designated space (i.e. do NOT extend last name into First Name area). Claim form usage: This form is to be completed by the patient, sponsor, or guardian and is mandatory for all beneficiary claims. This claim form is NOT to be used for provider submitted claims. Other health insurance (OHI): If OHI exists, attach OHI's Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to the provider's itemized billing statement(s). Dates of service and provider charges on EOB must match billing statements. Timely filing requirement: Claims must be received no later than one year after the date of service or, in the case of inpatient care, within one year of the discharge date. Itemized billing statements: An itemized statement must be attached and contain: · patient name, date of birth, and CHAMPVA Authorization Card (A-Card) number (same as patient's Social Security number); · provider name, degree, tax identification number (TIN), address and telephone number; and · service dates, itemized charges and appropriate procedure/diagnosis codes for each service (i.e. CPT-4, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM codes), including narrative descriptions. Pharmacy claims are to include name, quantity, strength, and NDC of each drug.
Last Name (this is a mandatory field) First Name (this is a mandatory field)

Section I - Patient Information

MI

Social Security Number (this is a mandatory field)

Street Address

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

Check if new
City State ZIP Code Telephone Number (include area code)

· Was treatment for a work-related injury or condition? yes no · Was treatment for an injury or accident outside of work? yes no · Is patient covered by other primary health insurance to include coverage through a family member (supplemental or secondary insurance excluded)? Yes (check type below and provide coverage information on the right) employer sponsored (group) private (non group) Medicare (Part A or B) other (specify) ________________ no (proceed to Section III)

By law, other coverage must be reported. Except for CHAMPVA supplemental policies, CHAMPVA is always the secondary payer. If more space is needed, please continue in the same format on a separate sheet.
Name of Other Health Insurance (OHI)

Section II - Other Health Insurance (OHI) Information

OHI Policy Number

OHI Telephone Number (include area code)

Name of Other Health Insurance (OHI)

OHI Policy Number

OHI Telephone Number (include area code)

Section III - Sponsor Information
Last Name First Name MI Social Security Number (this is a mandatory field)


City

Federal Laws (18 USC 287 and 1001) provide for criminal penalties for knowingly submitting or making false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims. Signature (type if electronic) Date I certify that the above information and attachments are correct and represent actual services, dates, and fees charged. (Sign and date on right.) If certification is signed by a person other than the patient, complete the information the signature and date.
First Name MI Relationship to Patient

Section IV - Claimant Certification

Last Name

Street Address

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number (include area code)

VA FORM NOV 2008

10-7959a

CHAMPVA Claim Form

Appendix

Notice: Termination of marriage by divorce or annulment to the qualifying sponsor ends CHAMPVA eligibility as of midnight on the effective date of the dissolution of marriage. Changes in status should be reported immediately to CHAMPVA, ATTN: Eligibility Unit, PO Box 469028, Denver, CO 80246-9028 or call 1-800-733-8387. PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION: The authority for collection of the requested information on this form is 38 U.S.C. 501 and 1781. The purpose of collecting this information is to adjudicate and process claims for CHAMPVA benefits. You do not have to provide the requested information but if any or all of the requested information is not provided, it may delay or result in denial of your request for CHAMPVA benefits. Failure to furnish the requested information will have no adverse impact on any other VA benefit to which you may be entitled. The responses you submit are considered confidential and may be disclosed outside VA only if the disclosure is authorized under the Privacy Act, including the routine uses identified in the VA system of records 54VA16, titled "Health Administration Center Civilian Health and Medical Program Records -VA", as set forth in the Compilation of Privacy Act Issuances via online GPO access at http://www.gpoaccess/privacyact/index.html. For example, information on this form may be disclosed to contractors, trading partners, health care providers and other suppliers of health care services to determine your eligibility for medical benefits and payment for services. Disclosure of Social Security number(s) of those for whom benefits are claimed is requested under the authority of Title 38, U.S.C., and is voluntary. Social Security numbers will be used in the administration of veterans benefits, in the identification of veterans or persons claiming or receiving VA benefits and their records and may be used for other purposes where authorized by Title 38, U.S.C., and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) or where required by other statute. PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT: This information collection is in accordance with the clearance requirements of Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection, including suggestions for reducing the burden, may be addressed by calling the CHAMPVA Help Line, 1-800-733-8387. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. The purpose of this data collection is to provide a mechanism to claim CHAMPVA benefits.
VA FORM NOV 2008

10-7959a