Military Health System

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LAST FOUR DIGITS OF SPONSOR’S SSN __________

CLAIM # ___________________________________

PROVIDER _________________________________

Dear_______________________:

We recently received a claim from you or your medical care provider for medical services required by (you/your dependent) which reflected a diagnosis indicating injury or certain other consequences of external causes. The diagnosis codes are utilized by medical providers, insurance companies, and medical benefit programs, such as TRICARE and Medicare, to reflect the nature of a patient’s illness or injury. These diagnoses often, but not always, indicate that the patient suffered an accidental injury or illness. Because of the diagnosis code or codes on your claim form, we must ask you to complete the enclosed DD Form 2527 (Statement of Personal Injury--Possible Third Party Liability).

If someone else caused the illness or injury of you or your dependent, the Government has the right to recover the money spent for medical care from that person or that person’s insurer. The information you provide on the DD Form 2527 will not affect your legal rights in any personal claim or action you may have against the person who caused your injury. However, you should not furnish that person or his or her insurance company any information that might adversely affect your claim. Also, you should not sign any releases or agree to any settlement with that person or his or her insurance company without first discussing the case with a Uniformed Services Legal Officer or your own attorney.

The enclosed form must be completed by the TRICARE beneficiary, or your representative, even if your medical provider accepts TRICARE assignment and files the TRICARE claim for you. We encourage civilian medical providers to obtain a completed DD Form 2527 from the patient so that it can be submitted with the TRICARE claim form. However, if a claim has been submitted without the required DD Form 2527, the completed DD Form 2527 will be required before the claim is processed.

Remember, if you have other medical coverage such as insurance obtained through your employment, or student insurance, TRICARE cannot pay your claims until the other insurer has issued its payment toward your medical bills. The other insurer must also be listed on your TRICARE claim. A copy of the Explanation of Benefits from your other insurance company must be sent in with your TRICARE claim. If your claim is denied by the primary insurer, you must provide proof of the denial with your TRICARE claim. Any attempt to conceal the existence of other insurance that is primary to TRICARE constitutes fraud and may subject you to civil or criminal penalties. All insurance is primary to TRICARE except Medicaid and insurance which is specifically designed to supplement TRICARE benefits.

Your claims for medical care will be held in a suspense status pending receipt of the enclosed DD Form 2527. To expedite the processing of your claim, please return the completed form with this letter within 10 days in the enclosed, self-addressed envelope. Be sure to sign the form. Forms which have not been fully completed or which have not been signed will be returned to you, and your suspended claims will be denied.

If the form is not returned within 35 calendar days from the date of this letter, your claim and any related claims that have been suspended or are subsequently received will be denied. If you have already submitted a DD Form 2527 for the same accident, notify this office immediately. Even if your illness or injury was not caused by someone else, your TRICARE claims will not be processed until you return the completed and signed DD Form 2527. The information you provide on the DD Form 2527 will not affect payment of benefits on your TRICARE claim.

If you have any questions regarding the form, please contact the Health Benefits Advisor or Judge Advocate General (JAG) at the nearest military hospital. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Title)

Enclosures:

DD Form 2527

Self-addressed envelope

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

REFERENCE: Beneficiary:

Sponsor:

Sponsor’s SSN:

Dear Sir or Madam:

Enclosed is a DD Form 2527, completed by the referenced beneficiary, representing a possible third party liability recovery under the Federal Medical Care Recovery Act. Also, enclosed are Explanations of Benefits representing current amounts paid by TRICARE for medical care provided the beneficiary.

Pursuant to 32 CFR 199.12, your office is responsible for the development of this case with respect to third party liability. Should you determine that this case warrants further action, any additional information you may need will be provided upon your request. Please contact (Name Of Contractor Contact) at (Telephone Number Of Contractor Contact) for assistance.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Title)

Enclosures:

EOB

DD Form 2527

(Addressee)

(Address)

(City, State, ZIP)

Dear ____________________:

(Use first paragraph only if the recipient has advised the contractor of an overpayment.) Thank you for your recent notification that this office made an erroneous payment on claims in your (or Beneficiary's Name) behalf. We appreciate your cooperation in bringing this matter to our attention. (If the first paragraph is not applicable, use the following as the introductory paragraph to the letter.) The purpose of this letter is to inform you that an overpayment may have been made to you. The law requires that we provide you with the following information:

On (Date of Check) we sent you a check in the amount of $_______ to cover services furnished you (or Beneficiary's Name if he/she is under 18 years of age and the letter is being sent to the sponsor/parent/guardian) by (Name and Address of Provider) on (Dates of Care). This was for (Type of Service). However, that check represents an overpayment of $_______.

(Insert a paragraph which provides a clear and complete explanation of how the overpayment arose, how the overpayment was calculated, why it was not correct, and how the error was discovered. If the payment arose as a result of a contractor error, the contractor shall add the following sentence at the end of the explanation.) We truly regret any inconvenience that this error may have caused you, and we will make every effort to prevent such errors from happening in the future.

Since our records indicate that overpayment was made, we must formally advise you of the applicable laws governing the recoupment funds. Specifically, the Federal Claims Collection Act, beginning at 31 USC 3701, requires that federal agencies, including Defense Health Agency (DHA), collect Government funds which were mistakenly issued from their accounts. Further, Government agencies are required to collect interest on all delinquent debts at the rate of (Enter the Rate of the Current Value of Funds to the United States (U.S.) Treasury) percent per year. Interest charges will be waived if this debt is paid in full within 30 days from the date of this letter. If payment is not made within 30 days, interest will accrue from the date of this letter.

Additionally, federal agencies are required to assess a penalty charge, not to exceed 6% per year, upon any portion of the amount you owe that is outstanding for more than 90 days, as well as administrative costs, based upon the costs incurred in processing and handling the case.

Finally, we are required to annotate your records to enable us to collect an erroneous payment by administrative offset against current or future TRICARE claims. However, no such offset action will be taken for 30 days from the date of this letter. Since the possibility of offset against your TRICARE claim exists, we are also required to provide the following information to you.

You have the right to inspect and copy all records pertaining to this debt. If you believe this determination regarding your TRICARE coverage is incorrect or dispute the amount of the debt as calculated above, you have a right to request an administrative review of the indebtedness.

(If this recoupment action is being initiated as a result of a decision rendered from the TRICARE appeals and hearings process, do not include the next two sentences.) For the purposes of this recoupment action, your right to an administrative review includes your right to a “Reconsideration” under the regulation which governs TRICARE appeals (32 CFR 199.10). If you request an administrative review, you will be advised if you have further appeal rights to DHA.

If you request an administrative review, it must be in writing and be received by this office within 90 days from the date of this letter. Your request should state specific reasons why you believe you do not owe this debt. You should also attach any supporting documentation, such as bookkeeping and medical records, and a copy of this letter.

If you need to request a waiver of this debt based upon an inability to pay, you will be required to complete a financial affidavit. If it then appears that you are financially unable to make a full refund at this time, you may be afforded an opportunity to enter into a written agreement for repayment of the debt. Please note, however, that any payment plan will include an interest charge at the rate specified above.

Please make your payment, for the total amount shown above, within 30 days in order to preclude interest and late charges from accruing. Send your check or money order, payable to TRICARE, to (Name of the Contractor) in the enclosed self-addressed envelope. However, if you do not believe you owe this debt, please contact us immediately with a request for an administrative review and include all supporting documentation.

Your cooperation and prompt attention to this matter are very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Title)

Enclosure:

Self-addressed envelope

(Addressee)

(Address)

(City, State, ZIP)

Dear ____________________:

(Use first paragraph only if the recipient has advised the contractor of an overpayment.) Thank you for your recent notification that this office made an erroneous payment on claims in your (or beneficiary’s name) behalf. We appreciate your cooperation in bringing this matter to our attention. The law requires that we provide you with the following information:

On (Date of Check) we sent you a check in the amount of $_______ to cover services you furnished (Beneficiary's Name) on (Dates of Care). This was for (Type of Service). However, that check represents an overpayment of $_______.

(This paragraph must provide a clear and complete explanation of how the overpayment arose, how the overpayment was calculated, why it was not correct, and how the error was discovered.) At the end of the explanation, the Contractor shall add the following sentence: We regret any inconvenience that this error may have caused.

The Federal Claims Collection Act, beginning at 31 USC 3701, requires that federal agencies, including DHA, collect Government funds which were mistakenly issued from their accounts. Further, Government agencies are required to collect interest on all delinquent debts at the rate of (Enter the Rate of the Current Value of Funds to the United States (U.S.) Treasury) percent per year. Interest charges will be waived if this debt is paid in full within 30 days from the date of this letter. If payment is not made within 30 days, interest will accrue from the date of this letter. If the claim(s) on which this recoupment action is based was assigned to a participating provider, both the provider and the TRICARE beneficiary have the right to appeal this determination. If the claim(s) was not assigned, only the beneficiary may appeal this determination.

Additionally, federal agencies are required to assess a penalty charge, not to exceed 6% per year, upon any portion of the amount you owe that is delinquent for more than 90 days, and administrative costs, based upon the costs incurred in processing and handling the case because it became delinquent.

Finally, we are required to annotate your records to enable us to collect the erroneous payment by administrative offset against future TRICARE claims. No such offset action will be taken for 60 days from the date of this letter, however. Since the possibility of offset against your TRICARE claim exists, we are required to provide the following information to you.

You have the right to inspect and copy all records pertaining to this debt. If you believe this determination regarding your TRICARE coverage is incorrect or dispute the amount of the debt as calculated herein, you have a right to request an administrative review of the indebtedness.

For the purposes of this recoupment action, your right to an administrative review includes your right to a Reconsideration under the regulation which govern TRICARE appeals (32 CFR 199.10). If you request an administrative review, you will be advised if you have further appeal rights to DHA.

Your request must be in writing and must be received by this office within 90 days from the date of this letter. Your request should state specific reasons for believing that you are not indebted for any amount listed herein, and should be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as bookkeeping and medical records, and a copy of this letter. If you wish to request a waiver based upon an inability to pay, you will be required to complete a financial affidavit. If it then appears that you are financially unable to make a full refund at this time, you may be afforded an opportunity to enter into a written agreement for repayment of the debt. Please note, however, that any payment plan will include an interest charge at the rate specified above.

Payment of the total amount shown above within 30 days is considered payment in full. To satisfy your debt immediately, send a check or money order for the total amount, made payable to TRICARE, (name of the contractor) in the enclosed self-addressed envelope. If payment is not received within 30 days, interest and other late charges will accrue.

Your cooperation and prompt attention to this matter is very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Title)

Enclosure:

Self-addressed envelope

Dear (Name of provider or beneficiary) (sponsor, parent or guardian):

On (Date) we sent you a letter concerning an overpayment of $________that was made on your claim for services provided to (Name of Patient) in which you were informed that if you did not refund that amount within 30 days (60 days if debtor is a provider) of the date of the letter, the overpayment would be withheld from any future claim payments.

This is to advise that since we have not received the requested refund nor a response to our letter, we have withheld $_________from the amount due on your current claim and have applied it against the cited overpayment which leaves a balance due of $_________. (If the balance due is zero, the Contractor should skip to the last two paragraphs; include either one, or both, if appropriate. If neither paragraph is appropriate, and the balance due is zero, the preceding sentence will conclude the letter.) Please remit payment of this amount within 30 days from the date of this letter. Your check or money order should be made payable to (TRICARE Contractor Name) and may be mailed in the enclosed self-addressed envelope.

If we do not receive the requested payment or a response to this letter, the following actions are required under our TRICARE contract and the Federal Claims Collection Act.

If you believe that this recoupment action is improper or incorrect, you have the right to request a reconsideration. Your written request, stating specific reasons why you feel the action taken is incorrect or improper, is to be attached to this letter and received within 90 days from the date on the enclosed original demand letter.

(Use the following additional paragraph if the debtor is a participating provider.) The offset taken against your claim has been applied toward your indebtedness to the U.S. Government and constitutes payment of the claim. You may not seek reimbursement for offset amounts from the TRICARE beneficiary for whom the services were provided.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Title)

Enclosures:

Self-addressed envelope

Initial demand letter

(Addressee)

(Address)

(City, State, ZIP)

RE:

Provider Name:

Dates of Service:

Patient Name:

Last four digits of Sponsor’s SSN:

Provider Number:

Claim Number:

RCN:

Dear ____________________:

On (Date), we made a payment to (Name and Address of Provider) for services rendered to (Beneficiary Name) from (Dates of Service). Upon review by our Claims Processing Center, it has been determined that an overpayment in the amount of $___________ was made to the provider referenced above.

This letter is a courtesy copy only to inform you of the refund request. No response or payment from you is required as the provider is responsible for the repayment. If the provider contacts you for payment, or if you have any questions, please contact (Name and Phone Number of Contractor).

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Title)

(Addressee)

(Address)

(City, State, ZIP)

Dear ____________________:

On (Date) we wrote to you explaining that an overpayment of $______ was made in our check dated _____________. A copy of that letter is enclosed. If you have not already read our initial letter, please read it carefully. It contains important information about your rights.

You were requested to refund the overpayment within 30 days. That period has elapsed and we have had no response from you. As we advised you in our first letter, interest charges will accrue from the date of that letter.

The Debt Collection Act of 1982, authorizes the Federal Government to disclose delinquent account information to consumer reporting agencies. Such a report could adversely affect your ability to obtain future credit. The information identifying you as shown in this letter; i.e., name, address, and Social Security Number, the amount, status, and history of the claim, and the name of the federal agency and/or program to which the debt is owed, may be referred to consumer reporting agencies 60 calendar days from the date of this letter if the debt remains outstanding and you have made no arrangements for repayment.

If you are unable to refund the full amount in one payment, you may be afforded an opportunity to enter into a written agreement for repayment of the debt. Any payment plan will include an interest charge of (Enter the rate of the current value of funds to the United States (U.S.) Treasury) percent per year.

You are requested to furnish your Social Security Number by completing the blanks below and returning this letter to our office. The Federal Claims Collection Act, the Debt Collection Act of 1982, Public Law 97-365, and the Federal Claims Collection Standards, 4 Code of Federal Regulations 101-105, provide authority for requesting this information. Your Social Security Number will be used only in connection with actions involving the investigation, assertion, collection, compromise, waiver, and termination of the Government’s claim against you. Disclosure of your Social Security Number is voluntary; however, should this claim be referred to the Department of Justice for collection, disclosure may be obtained by legal methods.

Payment of the total amount shown above within 30 days is considered payment in full. To satisfy your debt immediately, send a check or money order for the total amount, made payable to (TRICARE Contractor Name) in the enclosed self-addressed envelope.

Failure to respond to this second request will result in forced collection by administrative offset against any future claims filed by you.

(Signature)

(Title)

Enclosures:

Initial demand letter

Self-addressed envelope

_____________________________________

Social Security Number

_____________________________________

Signature

(Addressee)

(Address)

(City, State, ZIP)

Dear ____________________:

On (Date) we wrote to you explaining that an overpayment of $______ was made in our check dated ________. A copy of that letter is enclosed. If you have not already read our initial letter, please read it carefully. It contains important information about your rights.

You were requested to refund the overpayment within 30 days. That period has elapsed and we have had no response from you. As we advised you in our first letter, interest charges will accrue from the date of that letter.

The Debt Collection Act of 1982, authorizes the Federal Government to disclose delinquent account information to consumer reporting agencies. Such a report could adversely affect your ability to obtain future credit. The information identifying you as shown in this letter; i.e., name, address, and Social Security Number, the amount, status, and history of the claim, and the name of the federal agency and/or program to which the debt is owed, may be referred to consumer reporting agencies 60 calendar days from the date of this letter if the debt remains outstanding and you have made no arrangements for repayment.

If you are unable to refund the full amount in one payment, you may be afforded an opportunity to enter into a written agreement for repayment of the debt. Any payment plan will include an interest charge of (enter the Rate of the Current Value of Funds to the United States (U.S.) Treasury) percent per year.

You are requested to furnish your Social Security Number by completing the blanks below and returning this letter to our office. The Federal Claims Collection Act, the Debt Collection Act of 1982, Public Law 97-365, and the Federal Claims Collection Standards, 4 Code of Federal Regulations 101-105, provide authority for requesting this information. Your Social Security Number will be used only in connection with actions involving the investigation, assertion, collection, compromise, waiver, and termination of the Government’s claim against you. Disclosure of your Social Security Number is voluntary; however, should this claim be referred to the Department of Justice for collection, disclosure may be obtained by legal methods.

Payment of the total amount shown above within 30 days is considered payment in full. To satisfy your debt immediately, send a check or money order for the total amount, made payable to (TRICARE Contractor Name) in the enclosed self-addressed envelope.

If we do not hear from you within 30 days, your file will be transferred to Defense Health Agency - Aurora and involuntary collection action will be initiated. This may include administrative offset of future claims or other federal funds owed you or a referral to the Department of Justice for appropriate legal action.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Title)

Enclosures:

Initial demand letter

Self-addressed envelope

_____________________________________

Social Security Number

_____________________________________

Signature

(Addressee)

(Address)

(City, State, ZIP)

Dear ____________________:

On (Date) we wrote to you explaining that an overpayment of $_____ was made in our check dated _______ covering services you provided (Beneficiary). A copy of that letter is enclosed. If you have not already read our initial letter, please read it carefully. It contains important information about your rights.

You were requested to refund the overpayment within 30 days. That period has elapsed and we have had no response from you. As we advised you in our first letter, interest charges will accrue from the date of that letter.

The Debt Collection Act of 1982, authorizes the Federal Government to disclose delinquent account information to consumer reporting agencies. Such a report could adversely affect your ability to obtain future credit. The information identifying you as shown in this letter; i.e., name, address, and Taxpayer’s Identification Number or Social Security Number, the amount, status, and history of the claim, and the name of the federal agency and/or program to which the debt is owed, may be referred to consumer reporting agencies 60 calendar days from the date of this letter if the debt remains outstanding and you have made no arrangements for repayment.

If you are unable to refund the full amount in one payment, you may be afforded an opportunity to enter into a written agreement for repayment of the debt. Any payment plan will include an interest charge of (enter the rate of the current value of funds to the United States (U.S.) Treasury) percent per year.

You are requested to furnish your Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN) or Social Security Number (SSN) by completing the blanks below and returning this letter to our office. The Federal Claims Collection Act, the Debt Collection Act of 1982, Public Law 97-365, and the Federal Claims Collection Standards, 4 Code of Federal Regulations 101-105, provide authority for requesting this information. Your SSN will be used only in connection with actions involving the investigation, assertion, collection, compromise, waiver, and termination of the Government’s claim against you. Disclosure of your SSN is voluntary; however, should this claim be referred to the Department of Justice for collection, disclosure may be obtained by legal methods.

Payment of the total amount shown above within 30 days is considered payment in full. To satisfy your debt immediately, send a check or money order for the total amount, made payable to (TRICARE Contractor Name) in the enclosed self-addressed envelope. If payment is not made within 30 days, interest and other late charges will continue to accrue. Failure to respond to this second request will result in forced collection by administrative offset against any future claims filed by you.

Enclosure

Initial demand letter

Self-addressed envelope

_____________________________________

Taxpayer’s Identification Number or

Social Security Number

_____________________________________

Signature

(Addressee)

(Address)

(City, State, ZIP)

Dear ____________________:

On (Date) we wrote to you explaining that an overpayment of $_____ was made in our check dated _______ covering services you provided (Beneficiary). A copy of that letter is enclosed. If you have not already read our initial letter, please read it carefully. It contains important information about your rights.

You were requested to refund the overpayment within 30 days. That period has elapsed and we have had no response from you. As we advised you in our first letter, interest charges will accrue from the date of that letter.

The Debt Collection Act of 1982, authorizes the Federal Government to disclose delinquent account information to consumer reporting agencies. Such a report could adversely affect your ability to obtain future credit. The information identifying you as shown in this letter; i.e., name, address, and Taxpayer’s Identification Number or Social Security Number, the amount, status, and history of the claim, and the name of the federal agency and/or program to which the debt is owed, may be referred to consumer reporting agencies 60 calendar days from the date of this letter if the debt remains outstanding and you have made no arrangements for repayment.

You are requested to furnish your Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN) or Social Security Number (SSN) by completing the blanks below and returning this letter to our office. The Federal Claims Collection Act, the Debt Collection Act of 1990 Public Law 97-365, and the Federal Claims Collection Standards, 4 Code of Federal Regulations 101-105, provide authority for requesting this information. Your SSN will be used only in connection with actions involving the investigation, assertion, collection, compromise, waiver, and termination of the Government’s claim against you. Disclosure of your SSN is voluntary; however, should this claim be referred to the Department of Justice for collection, disclosure may be obtained by legal methods.

Payment of the total amount shown above within 30 days is considered payment in full. To satisfy your debt immediately, send a check or money order for the total amount, made payable to (TRICARE Contractor Name) in the enclosed self-addressed envelope. If payment is not made within 30 days, interest and other late charges will continue to accrue.

If we do not hear from you, your file will be transferred to the Defense Health Agency and involuntary collection action will be initiated. This may include administrative offset of future claims or other Federal funds owed you or a referral to the Department of Justice for appropriate legal action.

Enclosures:

Self-addressed envelope

Initial demand letter

_____________________________________

Taxpayer’s Identification Number or

Social Security Number

_____________________________________

Signature

Obligation - For value received, I (we, jointly and severally,) the maker(s), promise to pay to the order of (Name of Contractor), the principal sum of __________ dollars, with interest accruing from ____________, 20__ at the rate of ___ percent per year. I (we) hereby acknowledge and admit the validity and amount of that preexisting debt which the principal sum stated in this note is intended to repay.

Installments - This note is to be paid in monthly installments payable at (Name and Address of Contractor), on or before the ______ day of the month) beginning on _________________, 20__, and continuing until either the principal sum and all interest and other charges assessed under the provisions of this note have been fully paid, or this note is considered to be in default. The monthly installment amounts shall be not less than __________ dollars beginning on __________________, and not less than ____________ dollars beginning on _______________.

Administrative Charges - Administrative charges to cover the costs incurred by the United States (U.S.) in handling and processing past due amounts will be assessed at the rate of $5.00 for each payment more than 30 days past due; an additional $12.00 for each payment more than 60 days past due; and an additional $15.00 for each payment more than 90 days past due.

Late Payment Penalties - Late payment penalties will be assessed on any amounts more than 90 days past due, at the rate of 6% per year.

Payment Crediting - The payments that I (we) make under this note will be credited as of the date received by the (TRICARE Contractor Name), first to outstanding penalties and administrative charges; second to accrued interest; and third to the outstanding principal sum. Any payments that I (we) made to the U.S. on this debt during the period from the date from which interest accrues under this note (as specified in paragraph 1) until the effective date of this note (as specified in paragraph 10.) shall be applied to the principal sum, interest, and other charges accruing under this note in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.

Default, Acceleration, and Other Remedies - If any installment shall remain unpaid for a period of 30 days or more, this note shall at the option of the U.S. be considered to be in default. In the event of default, the full amount of the principal sum, together with any accrued interest and other charges assessed under this note, less any payments actually received by the U.S. from me (us), shall be due and payable in full immediately, without the need for further demands or notices to me (us). Furthermore, in that event, the U.S. may exercise any collection options legally available to it, including but not limited to, taking administrative offset, filing adverse credit reports to local and national credit bureaus, and referring my (our) account for legal action.

Default Costs and Fees - In the event of default, I (we) agree to pay all reasonable collection costs, court costs, and attorney’s fees incurred by the U.S. as a result of the default and any appropriate collection actions taken by the U.S.

Controlling Law - Except where controlled by Federal Law, all disputes concerning this note shall be controlled by the law of the jurisdiction in which I (we) reside at the time this note is signed.

Changes - The provisions of this note may not be changed except by a written agreement which specifies the agreed upon changes and which is signed by both me (us) and an authorized representative of the U.S.

Legal Effect - This note shall not be legally binding upon me (us) or the U.S. until it has been first signed by me (us).

Signatures and Certification - I (we), the maker(s) of this note, do hereby certify that I (we) have read and understood the terms of this note, and that all blank spaces above my (our) signature(s) in this note were filled in when I (we) signed it.

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Maker’s signature

Maker’s name (printed)

Maker’s address

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Date

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Maker’s signature

Maker’s name (printed)

Maker’s address

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Date

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Maker’s signature

Maker’s name (printed)

Maker’s address

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Date

(Addressee)

(Address)

(City, State, ZIP)

Dear ____________________:

To date we have not received your payment for $(Enter Amount Past Due). Our records indicate that your account is (Enter Number) days delinquent.

In order to bring your account current and to avoid additional interest charges, administrative and penalty fees, please forward your check or money order in the amount of $(Enter amount past due plus the amount of the next regular monthly installment) immediately.

As you have been previously advised, information regarding your delinquent account will be referred to a consumer reporting agency if your payment is not received within 30 calendar days of the date of this notice.

Additionally, if no response is received within 30 days from the date of this notice, your debt will be referred to the Defense Health Agency, Office of General Counsel. Involuntary collection action will be initiated against you. Your debt may be collected by administrative offset from other federal monies you may be owed. Offset may be taken against your salary or retired pay under the authority of 37 USC 1007(c), or your federal income tax refund pursuant to the Debt Collection Act of 1982 and the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984. Your debt may be referred to a collection agency for collection or to the Department of Justice for litigation. If a judgment is obtained against you, execution upon that judgment may result in garnishment of wages and/or seizure and subsequent sale of your assets.

Your prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Title)

(Addressee)

(Address)

(City, State, ZIP)

Dear ____________________:

On (Date) and (Date), we wrote to you asking you to refund an erroneous payment. Enclosed are two copies of a Promissory Note providing for repayment of the debt in monthly installments of $(Enter a figure which will allow for repayment of the debt, with interest, within 2 years). Please sign and return one copy of the note; you will then be obligated to make monthly payments under the terms of the note.

Your first payment should be sent to arrive not later than (Enter a date 30 days after the date of this final demand letter). Send your checks or money orders, made payable to (TRICARE Contractor Name), directly to this address:

As you have been previously advised, information regarding your delinquent account may be referred to a consumer reporting agency if the signed Promissory Note and your initial payment are not returned within 30 calendar days of the date of this letter. Additionally, your debt will be referred to the Defense Health Agency, Office of General Counsel. That office will initiate involuntary collection action against you. Your debt may be collected by administrative offset from other federal monies you may be owed. That may include offset against your salary or retired pay under the authority of 37 USC 1007(c), or your federal income tax refund pursuant to the Debt Collection Act of 1982 and the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984.

Your debt may be referred to a collection agency for collection or to the Department of Justice for litigation. If a judgment is obtained against you, execution upon that judgment may result in garnishment of wages and/or seizure and subsequent sale of your assets.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Title)

Enclosures:

Promissory Note

(Addressee)

(Address)

(City, State, ZIP)

Dear ____________________:

Enclosed is a copy of the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for the above referenced claim number. You will note that the TRICARE allowable charge, reduced by your cost-share has been offset to collect a prior erroneous payment issued to the provider who elected to participate on your claim.

The EOB satisfies the TRICARE liability for your claim. Pursuant to 32 CFR 199, the participating provider has agreed to accept the TRICARE payment, together with your cost-share as payment in full. Any attempt by the provider of medical services to collect an amount in excess of the total of your cost-share, deductible, and any noncovered services would violate federal regulation and should be reported to this office.

Enclosure:

EOB

(Addressee)

(Address)

(City, State, ZIP)

RE:

Last Four Digits of Sponsor’s SSN:

Patient:

Claim Number:

Accounts Receivable Number:

Dear ____________________:

Since you indicated a desire to repay your debt of $(Enter Principal Amount of Debt) in monthly installments, this office will accept monthly payments of $_____. Interest will be assessed on the unpaid principal balance at the rate of (Enter Current Interest Rate) per year from (Enter Date of Initial Demand Letter).

Your first payment should be sent to arrive not later than (Enter a date approximately one month from the date the debtor requested an installment agreement). Send your checks or money orders, made payable to (TRICARE Contractor Name), directly to:

Payments will be applied first to interest, and then to the outstanding principal balance. You will receive a payment acknowledgment following receipt of each installment. The acknowledgment will reflect the remaining balance and the amount of each installment that was applied to principal and to interest.

Since interest is calculated daily, prompt payment will reduce your total interest assessment. Delinquent accounts will be forwarded to the Defense Health Agency, Office of General Counsel, for involuntary collection action.

Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Title)

Promissory Note Prepared by contractor on 03/05/2014; First Installment Due 04/05/2014 (or it may be 04/01/2014, if the contractor chooses to have all installment payments due on the first of each month). For purposes of this example, it is assumed that the due date is 04/05/2014.

Debtor’s first payment of $45.22 received 04/03/2014.

Interest on $1000 from 01/05/2014 until 04/03/2014: Interest = Number of days since last computation of interest (or date interest began to accrue) x daily rate x principal balance.

88 days x 0.0002191 (1/365 x 0.08) x $1000 = $19.29

Monthly Installment Payment ($45.22) less Interest ($19.29) = $25.93 (apply to principal balance). New principal balance is $974.07. Payment acknowledgment notice issued. Next installment of $45.22 is due 05/05/2014.

(Debtor’s second payment of $50.00 received 05/07/2014.)

Interest on $974.07 from 04/03/2014 until 05/07/2014:

34 days x 0.0002191 (daily interest rate calculated above) x $974.07 = $7.26

Monthly Payment ($50.00) less Interest ($7.26) = $42.74 (apply to principal balance). New principal balance is $931.33. Payment acknowledgment notice issued. Debtor paid the 05/05/2014 installment, plus $4.78 toward the 06/05/2014 installment.

Delinquency notice issued 07/10/2014 (35 days after due date).

Debtor’s third payment of $40.00 received 07/12/2014.

Interest on $931.33 from 05/07/2014 until 07/12/2014:

66 days x 0.0002191 (daily interest rate) x $931.33 = $13.47

Monthly Payment ($40.00) less Interest ($13.47) = $26.53 (apply to principal balance). New principal balance is $904.80. Payment acknowledgment notice is issued. Debtor paid $40.00 toward the 06/05/2014 installment. He owes 44 cents on the 06/05/2014 installment and $45.22 on the 07/05/2014 installment. Debtor must be advised that in order to bring his account current, he must remit $45.66 to cover the balance due on the June installment and the entire July installment. Since the account is not delinquent by two installments ($45.22 x 2) the case is not referred to DHA.

Thank you for your installment payment in the amount of $45.22, which was received April 3, 2014. This payment has been applied as follows toward repayment of your indebtedness to TRICARE:

INTEREST CHARGES:

PRINCIPAL:

YOUR REMAINING PRINCIPAL BALANCE IS:

YOUR NEXT INSTALLMENT PAYMENT IS DUE 05/05/2014.

This information may be useful in the preparation of your income tax return.

(RE:

Last four digits of Sponsor’s SSN:

Patient:

Claim Number:

Accounts Receivable Number:

Dear ____________________:

Since you indicated a desire to repay your debt in monthly installments, enclosed are two copies of a Promissory Note in the amount of $(Principal Amount of Debt) outlining your repayment schedule. The note requires payment of interest at (Enter Current Interest Rate) per year from (Date of Initial Demand Letter) with monthly installments of $____.

Please sign and date the Promissory Note and return one copy to (Address of Contractor). Your first payment should be sent to arrive not later than (Date approximately one month from the date the debtor requested an installment agreement). Send your checks or money orders, made payable to (TRICARE Contractor Name) directly to:

Payments will be applied first to interest, and then to the outstanding principal balance. You will receive a payment acknowledgment following receipt of each installment. The acknowledgment will reflect the remaining balance and the amount of each installment that was applied to principal and to interest.

Since interest is calculated daily, prompt payment will reduce your total interest assessment and allow you to avoid additional late charges. Delinquent accounts will be forwarded to the Defense Health Agency, Office of General Counsel, for involuntary collection action.

Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Title)

Enclosure

(Addressee)

(Address)

(City, State, ZIP)

RE:

Last four digits of Sponsor’s SSN:

Patient:

Claim Number:

Accounts Receivable Number:

Dear ____________________:

Since you indicated that repayment of your debt to TRICARE in the amount of $__________ would result in a financial hardship for you, enclosed for your use is a Financial Statement of Debtor. Please complete the form and return it to this office in the enclosed, self-addressed envelope. The completed financial statement will then be referred to the Defense Health Agency, Office of General Counsel, for consideration of your request for relief from indebtedness. That office will respond directly to you

If you do not complete and return the financial statement within 30 days from the date of this letter, involuntary collection action will be taken against you.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Title)

Enclosures:

Financial Statement of Debtor

Self-addressed envelope

(Addressee)

(Address)

(City, State, ZIP)

Accounts Receivable Number:

Dear ____________________:

Because (indicate the reason for account referral to Defense Health Agency (DHA), i.e., two full installment payments are past due on your account, your account is delinquent, etc.), your debt has been referred to the DHA for involuntary collection action. All future payments should be sent to the following address:

Contract Resource Management

Defense Health Agency

16401 East Centretech Parkway

Aurora, Colorado 80011-9066

Correspondence regarding your debt should be sent to the following address:

Office of General Counsel

Defense Health Agency

16401 East Centretech Parkway

Aurora, Colorado 80011-9066

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Title)

WHEREAS the undersigned has filed claims as a participating provider under TRICARE on behalf of a TRICARE beneficiary, (Name Of Beneficiary), (Sponsor's Name, Sponsor's SSN) who is entitled to benefits of TRICARE under applicable provisions of law and regulation and,

WHEREAS the TRICARE program is by law a secondary payor to all other insurance, medical insurance or health plans, to the extent that a particular service or supply is a benefit under such other plans and,

WHEREAS the TRICARE beneficiary is a beneficiary of another medical benefits plan provided through (Name Of Primary Insurer) which has ceased honoring claims pursuant to (Reason, i.e., Filing Petition In Bankruptcy, Having Been Placed In Receivership).

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of TRICARE assuming a first-payor status on claims submitted on behalf of the above-named TRICARE beneficiary, the undersigned provider hereby assigns to the United States of America (USA) to the extent hereinafter indicated, all claims, demands, entitlements, judgments, administrative awards, and the proceeds thereof, and all causes of action which have been assigned by the beneficiary to the undersigned, and which the beneficiary may assign hereafter to the undersigned, by reason of any liability of third parties entitling the beneficiary to hospital care, or medical or surgical treatment, or to reimbursement for all or part of the cost of any such; or recovery of damages for all or part thereof:

(a) based on contract, partially enumerated here as (1) membership in a union, fraternal or other organization; (2) rights under a group hospitalization plan or under any insurance, contract or plan which provides for payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical or hospital care, including “no fault” automobile insurance,

(b) based on statute, State or Federal (other than Public Law 87-693, Stat. 593), and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, partially enumerated here as (1) “worker’s compensation” statutes; (2) “employer’s liability” statutes; (3) right to “maintenance and cure” in admiralty.

The extent of this assignment is an amount equal to the total reasonable charges for hospital care, medical, surgical and clinical treatment, or any of them, including ambulance transportation and other auxiliary services provided the beneficiary by the undersigned. This assignment does not include any sums to which the undersigned is entitled on a fixed basis which do not depend upon the amount incurred or disbursed by the beneficiary for such care; (sometimes referred to in the insurance business as a right to indemnity).

The various provisions of this assignment are separable. The execution hereof is without prejudice to any lien in favor of the undersigned, on any such money, and any judgment, which the undersigned recovers, or is or becomes entitled to recover, which lien arises by virtue of statute, or of contract, including this contract, (which shall be construed as granting such a lien, and not as an election of waiver thereof); and the undersigned further agrees that any such rights are and shall be for the benefit of said USA to the extent of the reasonable charges for the care furnished the above-named beneficiary.

The undersigned participating provider hereby irrevocably appoints the USA to do all acts, matters and things deemed necessary or desirable by it with full power and authority in the name of the undersigned provider, but at the cost, risk and charge, and for the sole benefit of said USA to sue for, or compromise, and to recover and receive all or part of the amount hereby assigned; and irrespective of assignment, to collect and disburse such funds in behalf of the undersigned; and to give releases for the same.

The POWER OF ATTORNEY AND AGREEMENT shall remain in effect until such time as the beneficiary is again fully covered by other insurance and any claims outstanding with (Enter Name Of Primary Insurer) have been fully resolved and settled or until voluntarily terminated by the USA.

DATED this _______________day of __________________, 20__.

_____________________________________

(Name of Participating Provider)

_____________________________________

(Signature of Provider or Authorized Agent)

Witness: ________________

_____________________________________

(Provider’s Identification Number)

________________________________

________________________________

________________________________

Dear ____________________:

Enclosed is a Power of Attorney and Agreement. Federal statute makes TRICARE secondary payor to all other forms of health insurance. However, because (Name Of TRICARE Beneficiary's Primary Health Insurer), (Name of Primary Insurer), has filed a petition in bankruptcy (or has been placed in receivership), this office can process your claim for care provided to (Name of TRICARE Beneficiary, Sponsor's Name, Sponsor's SSN and Beneficiary/Sponsor address) as primary payor only if you sign and return the enclosed form.

Please return the signed Power of Attorney and Agreement in the enclosed, self-addressed envelope. If the signed Power of Attorney and Agreement is not returned to this office within 10 days, your claim will be denied.

Please provide proof that you have filed a claim with the primary insurer or the bankruptcy court to obtain benefits from the primary insurance for the services in question.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Enclosure:

Power of Attorney Agreement

WHEREAS the undersigned is a TRICARE beneficiary (Sponsor's Name, Sponsor's SSN) entitled to benefits of TRICARE under applicable provisions of law and regulation and,

WHEREAS the TRICARE program is by law a secondary payor to all other insurance, medical insurance or health plans, to the extent that a particular service or supply is a benefit under such other plans and,

WHEREAS, the undersigned is a beneficiary of another medical benefits plan provided through (Name Of Primary Insurer), which has ceased honoring claims pursuant to (Reason, i.e., filing a petition in bankruptcy, having been placed in receivership).

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of TRICARE assuming a first-payor status on claims submitted by me, I hereby assign to the United States of America (USA) to the extent hereinafter indicated, all claims, demands, entitlements, judgments, administrative awards, and the proceeds thereof, and all causes of action which I now have, and which I may have hereafter, by reason of any liability of third parties entitling me to hospital care, or medical or surgical treatment, or to reimbursement for all or part of the cost of any such; or recovery of damages for all or part thereof:

(a) based on contract, partially enumerated here as (1) membership in a union, fraternal or other organization; (2) rights under a group hospitalization plan or under any insurance, contract or plan which provides for payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical or hospital care, including “no fault” automobile insurance.

(b) based on statute, State or Federal (other than Public Law 87-693, 76 Stat. 593), and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, partially enumerated here as (1) “worker’s compensation” statutes; (2) “employer’s liability” statutes; (3) right to “maintenance and cure” in admiralty.

The extent of this assignment is an amount equal to the total reasonable charges for hospital care, medical, surgical and clinical treatment, or any of them, including ambulance transportation and other auxiliary services received by me. This assignment does not include any sums to which I am entitled on a fixed basis which do not depend upon the amount incurred or disbursed by me for such care; (sometimes referred to in the insurance business as a right to indemnity).

The various provisions of this assignment are separable. The execution hereof is without prejudice to any lien in favor of the party providing me hospital or other care, on any such money, and any judgment, which I recover, or am or become entitled to recover, which lien arises by virtue of statute, or of contract, including this contract, (which shall be construed as granting such a lien, and not as an election of waiver thereof); and I further agree that any such rights of mine are and shall be for the benefit of said USA to the extent of the reasonable charges for the care furnished me.

I hereby irrevocably appoint the USA to do all acts, matters and things deemed necessary or desirable by it with full power and authority in my name, but at the cost, risk and charge, and for the sole benefit of said USA to sue for, or compromise, and to recover and receive all or part of the amount hereby assigned; and irrespective of assignment, to collect and disburse such funds in my behalf; and to give releases for the same; but no such action shall limit or prejudice my right to recover for my own benefits all sums in excess of those amounts representing said reasonable charges for aid, care and treatment, or other sums to which I may be entitled.

I hereby authorize the USA to disclose to said insurer, or other party against whom liability is asserted, or his or their attorneys, such information concerning me as the responsible representatives of the USA consider appropriate in connection with the subject matter hereof.

This POWER OF ATTORNEY AND AGREEMENT shall remain in effect until such time as I am again fully covered by other insurance and any claims outstanding with (Name Of Primary Insurer) have been fully resolved and settled or until voluntarily terminated by the USA.

DATED this _______________day of __________________, 20__.

_____________________________________

(Signature of Beneficiary)

Witness: ________________

_____________________________________

(Beneficiary’s SSN)

________________________________

________________________________

________________________________

Dear ____________________:

Enclosed is a Power of Attorney and Agreement. Federal statute makes TRICARE secondary payor to all other forms of health insurance. However, because your primary health insurer, (Name Of Primary Insurer), has filed a petition in bankruptcy, this office can process your claim for care provided to (Name Of TRICARE Beneficiary, Sponsor's Name, Sponsor's SSN) as primary payor only if you sign and return the enclosed form.

Please return the signed Power of Attorney and Agreement in the enclosed, self-addressed envelope. If the signed Power of Attorney and Agreement is not returned to this office within 10 days, your claim will be denied.

Please provide proof that you have filed a claim with the primary insurer or the bankruptcy court to obtain benefits from the primary insurance for the services in question.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Enclosure:

Power of Attorney

Self-addressed envelope

Provider ____________________________________________________________________________________,

____________________________________________________________________________________,

____________________________________________________________________________________,

Provider Number _____________________________________

Provider TIN _________________________________________

Number of Claims Suspended ___________________________

Value _______________________________________________

Comments

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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If pharmacy EOB do not include the following data elements, a separate report is required. The format of the report is subject to approval of Defense Health Agency, Office of General Counsel.

If more than one patient is listed, a summary payment record must be provided for each patient including billed amount, allowed amount, deductible, other health insurance paid, cost-share and TRICARE payment.

If the pharmacy offset EOB does not include the following data elements, a separate report is required. The format of the report is subject to the approval of Defense Health Agency, Office of General Counsel.

If more than one patient is listed, a summary payment record must be provided for all patients including billed amount, other health insurance paid, allowed amount, cost-share and TRICARE payment.