Which form is used to notify third-party liability for medical care?

• A. AF Form 1488, Daily Log of Patients Treated for Injuries
• B. AF 438, Medical Care-Third Party Liability Notification
• C. DD Form 153, Federal Medical Care Recovery
• D. AF Form 450, Medical Care Recovery Action

Answer: (B)

Notifying third-party liability for medical care focuses on informing the party who may be financially responsible for the care provided. The form designed for this purpose is AF 438, Medical Care-Third Party Liability Notification. It captures essential details about the patient, the incident, and the potential liable party, creating a formal record to pursue reimbursement. This form is the standard tool used to initiate third-party liability claims within the Air Force Medical Service. Other forms serve different steps—one is a daily injury log, another handles recovery claims or actions once liability is established—so AF 438 is the correct choice for notification.