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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 76 / Friday, April 18, 2008 / Notices
Dated: April 14, 2008.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E8–8382 Filed 4–17–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Nationwide TRICARE Demonstration
Project
Office of the Secretary of
Defense (Health Affairs)/TRICARE
Management Activity, Department of
Defense.
ACTION: Notice Extending Deadline for
Demonstration Project.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: On November 5, 2001, the
Department of Defense (DoD) published
a notice of a Nationwide TRICARE
Demonstration Project (66 FR 55928–
55930). On October 1, 2004, DoD
published a notice (69 FR 58895) to
extend the demonstration through
October 31, 2005. On October 12, 2005,
DoD published a notice (70 FR 59320)
to extend the demonstration through
October 31, 2007. On June 19, 2007, the
Department published a notice (72 FR
33742) to extend the demonstration
through October 31, 2008. On August
22, 2006, the Department published a
proposed rule to implement sections
704 and 705 of the Ronald Reagan
National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2005, and is in the process
of promulgating the final rule.
The demonstration is also referred to
as the Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring
Freedom Reservist and National Guard
Benefits Demonstration. This notice is
to advise interested parties of the
continuation of the demonstration in
which the DoD Military Health System
addresses unreasonable impediments to
the continuity of health care
encountered by certain family members
of Reservists and National Guardsmen
called to Active Duty in support of a
Federal/contingency operation. The
demonstration scheduled to end on
October 31, 2008, is now extended
through October 31, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Office of the Assistant Secretary of
Defense (Health Affairs), TRICARE
Management Activity, TRICARE Policy
and Operations Directorate, at (703)
681–0039.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
continued activation of Reserve
Component members in support of
Noble Eagle/Operation Enduring
Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom
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warrants the continuation of the
demonstration to support the health
care needs and morale of family
members of activated reservists and
guardsmen. The National Defense
Authorization Act of 2005 amended
existing statutes to authorize the
Secretary of Defense to provide these
benefits permanently by regulation. The
demonstration needs to be extended to
allow sufficient time to complete the
rule-making process. The impact, if the
demonstration is not extended before
the regulation is completed, includes
higher out-of-pocket costs and potential
inability of beneficiaries to continue to
use the same provider for ongoing care.
There are three separate components to
the demonstration. First, those who
participate in TRICARE Standard will
not be responsible for paying the
TRICARE Standard deductible. By law,
the TRICARE Standard deductible for
Active Duty dependents is $150 per
individual and $300 per family ($50/
$150 for E–4’s and below).
The second component extends
TRICARE payments up to 115 percent of
the TRICARE maximum allowable
charge, less the applicable patient copayment, for care received from a
provider that does not participate
(accept assignment) under TRICARE to
the extent necessary to ensure timely
access to care and clinically appropriate
continuity of care.
Third, the demonstration authorizes a
waiver of the non-availability statement
requirement of nonemergency inpatient
care. This demonstration project is
being conducted under the authority of
10 U.S.C. 1092. This demonstration is
extended through October 31, 2009.
Dated: April 14, 2008.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E8–8385 Filed 4–17–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force
U.S. Air Force Academy Board of
Visitors Meeting
Department of the Air Force,
U.S. Air Force Academy Board of
Visitors.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 9355,
the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA)
Board of Visitors (BoV) will meet in the
Rayburn House Building, Washington,
DC, on 8 May 2008. The purpose of this
meeting is to review morale and
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discipline, curriculum, instruction,
physical equipment, fiscal affairs,
academic methods, and other matters
relating to the Academy. Meeting
sessions will begin at 9 a.m. on 8 May
2008, in room 2105 of the Rayburn
House Building, Washington, DC.
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as
amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.155, the
Department of Defense has determined
that a portion of this meeting shall be
closed to the public. The Administrative
Assistant to the Secretary of the Air
Force, in consultation with the Office of
the Air Force General Counsel, has
determined that one portion of this
meeting be closed to the public because
it will involve matters covered by
subsection (c)(6) of 5 U.S.C. 552b.
Public attendance at the open
portions of this USAFA BoV meeting
shall be accommodated on a first-come,
first-served basis up to the reasonable
and safe capacity of the meeting room.
In addition, any member of the public
wishing to provide input to the USAFA
BoV should submit a written statement
in accordance with 41 CFR 102–3.140(c)
and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and
the procedures described in this
paragraph. Written statements must
address the following details: the issue,
discussion, and a recommended course
of action. Supporting documentation
may also be included as needed to
establish the appropriate historical
context and provide any necessary
background information. Written
statements can be submitted to the
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the
address detailed below at any time.
However, if a written statement is not
received at least 10 days before the first
day of the meeting which is the subject
of this notice, then it may not be
provided to, or considered by, the BoV
until its next open meeting. The DFO
will review all timely submissions with
the BoV Chairperson and ensure they
are provided to members of the BoV
before the meeting that is the subject of
this notice. For the benefit of the public,
rosters that list the names of BoV
members and any releasable materials
presented during open portions of this
BoV meeting shall be made available
upon request.
If, after review of timely submitted
written comments, the BoV Chairperson
and DFO deem appropriate, they may
choose to invite the submitter of the
written comments to orally present their
issue during an open portion of the BoV
meeting that is the subject of this notice.
Members of the BoV may also petition
the Chairperson to allow specific
persons to make oral presentations
before the BoV. Any oral presentations
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Nationwide TRICARE Demonstration Project
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs)/TRICARE
Management Activity, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice Extending Deadline for Demonstration Project.
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SUMMARY: On November 5, 2001, the Department of Defense (DoD) published
a notice of a Nationwide TRICARE Demonstration Project (66 FR 55928-
55930). On October 1, 2004, DoD published a notice (69 FR 58895) to
extend the demonstration through October 31, 2005. On October 12, 2005,
DoD published a notice (70 FR 59320) to extend the demonstration
through October 31, 2007. On June 19, 2007, the Department published a
notice (72 FR 33742) to extend the demonstration through October 31,
2008. On August 22, 2006, the Department published a proposed rule to
implement sections 704 and 705 of the Ronald Reagan National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005, and is in the process of
promulgating the final rule.
The demonstration is also referred to as the Operation Noble Eagle/
Enduring Freedom Reservist and National Guard Benefits Demonstration.
This notice is to advise interested parties of the continuation of the
demonstration in which the DoD Military Health System addresses
unreasonable impediments to the continuity of health care encountered
by certain family members of Reservists and National Guardsmen called
to Active Duty in support of a Federal/contingency operation. The
demonstration scheduled to end on October 31, 2008, is now extended
through October 31, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of the Assistant Secretary of
Defense (Health Affairs), TRICARE Management Activity, TRICARE Policy
and Operations Directorate, at (703) 681-0039.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The continued activation of Reserve
Component members in support of Noble Eagle/Operation Enduring Freedom
and Operation Iraqi Freedom warrants the continuation of the
demonstration to support the health care needs and morale of family
members of activated reservists and guardsmen. The National Defense
Authorization Act of 2005 amended existing statutes to authorize the
Secretary of Defense to provide these benefits permanently by
regulation. The demonstration needs to be extended to allow sufficient
time to complete the rule-making process. The impact, if the
demonstration is not extended before the regulation is completed,
includes higher out-of-pocket costs and potential inability of
beneficiaries to continue to use the same provider for ongoing care.
There are three separate components to the demonstration. First, those
who participate in TRICARE Standard will not be responsible for paying
the TRICARE Standard deductible. By law, the TRICARE Standard
deductible for Active Duty dependents is $150 per individual and $300
per family ($50/$150 for E-4's and below).
The second component extends TRICARE payments up to 115 percent of
the TRICARE maximum allowable charge, less the applicable patient co-
payment, for care received from a provider that does not participate
(accept assignment) under TRICARE to the extent necessary to ensure
timely access to care and clinically appropriate continuity of care.
Third, the demonstration authorizes a waiver of the non-
availability statement requirement of nonemergency inpatient care. This
demonstration project is being conducted under the authority of 10
U.S.C. 1092. This demonstration is extended through October 31, 2009.
Dated: April 14, 2008.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E8-8385 Filed 4-17-08; 8:45 am]
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