Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 30) washingtonscene 2007 Defense Authorization Act Provisions Health Care Issues Issue TRICARE fee increases Senate (S. 2766) Bar any TRICARE Prime or Standard fee increases before Sept. 30, 2007. Require GAO review of DoD cost-saving efforts Eliminate most copayments for TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy (TMOP). Freeze retail copayments at $3/$9 (generic/brand-name drugs) through FY 2007 Limit TRICARE Reserve Select premium increases to 2.2% for 2007 House (H.R. 5122) Similar provisions, but bar increases through Dec. 31, 2007. Establish task force to review fee issues and alternatives Eliminate most TMOP drug copayments. Increase retail copayments to $6 and $16 for generic and brandname drugs, respectively Final Outcome Senate version adopted. Also establishes task force to review fee issues and alternatives TRICARE pharmacy copayments Bars any change in retail copayments for FY 2007 (silent on TMOP). Requires GAO review of pharmacy program TRICARE coverage for Selected Reserve All drilling Guard and Reserve servicemembers eligible for same premiums as war-mobilized servicemembers, as of Oct. 1, 2007. Bar premium increase in 2007 Similiar provision House provisions adopted, except premium increase prohibited through Sept. 30, 2007 Employer incentives for participation in TRICARE Bar employers from paying TRICARE-eligible employees to use TRICARE rather than employer plan Provision adopted, effective Jan. 1, 2008. Requires DoD report to ensure changes do not affect cafeteria plans or plans that aren’t TRICARE-specific Senate version adopted Civilianization of military medical positions Bar conversion unless DoD certifies it won’t reduce care, access, or quality or raise costs Authorize 5% or 10% payment increase in areas with provider shortages No similar provision No similar provision Incentive payments for medical providers in underserved areas Military health care funding No similar provision Provision dropped Re-emphasize that TRICARE For Life (TFL) costs should not be charged against Defense budget Provision dropped 30 MILITARY OFFICER NOVEMBER 2006
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A Penny Saved, a Degree Earned The “Y” MOAA Scholarship Recipients Pages of History Information Exchange Member Books MOAA Scholarship Donors MOAA Member Services Advertising Index MOAA Calendar Sounding Taps Encore Military Officer - November 2006 Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page Cover1) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page Cover2) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 1) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 2) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 3) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 4) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 5) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 6) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 7) Military Officer - November 2006 - From the Editor (Page 8) Military Officer - November 2006 - From the Editor (Page 9) Military Officer - November 2006 - From the President (Page 10) Military Officer - November 2006 - From the President (Page 11) Military Officer - November 2006 - Your Views (Page 12) Military Officer - November 2006 - Your Views (Page 13) Military Officer - November 2006 - Your Views (Page 14) Military Officer - November 2006 - Your Views (Page 15) Military Officer - November 2006 - Your Views (Page 16) Military Officer - November 2006 - Your Views (Page 17) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Directory (Page 18) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Directory (Page 19) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Directory (Page 20) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 21) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 22) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 23) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 24) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 25) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 26) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 27) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 28) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 29) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 30) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 31) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 32) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 33) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 34) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 35) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 36) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 37) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 38) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 39) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 40) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 41) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 42) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 43) Military Officer - November 2006 - Financial Forum (Page 44) Military Officer - November 2006 - Financial Forum (Page 45) Military Officer - November 2006 - Ask the Doctor (Page 46) Military Officer - November 2006 - Ask the Doctor (Page 47) Military Officer - November 2006 - Chapter Activities (Page 48) Military Officer - November 2006 - Chapter Activities (Page 49) Military Officer - November 2006 - Chapter Activities (Page 50) Military Officer - November 2006 - Chapter Activities (Page 51) Military Officer - November 2006 - Cover Story: (Page 52) Military Officer - November 2006 - Cover Story: (Page 53) Military Officer - November 2006 - Cover Story: (Page 54) Military Officer - November 2006 - Cover Story: (Page 55) Military Officer - November 2006 - Cover Story: (Page 56) Military Officer - November 2006 - Cover Story: (Page 57) Military Officer - November 2006 - Cover Story: (Page 58) Military Officer - November 2006 - Financial Guidebook (Page 59) Military Officer - November 2006 - Got (the right) Insurance? 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(Page 63) Military Officer - November 2006 - A Penny Saved, a Degree Earned (Page 64) Military Officer - November 2006 - A Penny Saved, a Degree Earned (Page 65) Military Officer - November 2006 - A Penny Saved, a Degree Earned (Page 66) Military Officer - November 2006 - A Penny Saved, a Degree Earned (Page 67) Military Officer - November 2006 - A Penny Saved, a Degree Earned (Page 68) Military Officer - November 2006 - A Penny Saved, a Degree Earned (Page 69) Military Officer - November 2006 - The “Y” (Page 70) Military Officer - November 2006 - The “Y” (Page 71) Military Officer - November 2006 - The “Y” (Page 72) Military Officer - November 2006 - The “Y” (Page 73) Military Officer - November 2006 - The “Y” (Page 74) Military Officer - November 2006 - The “Y” (Page 75) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 76) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 77) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 78) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 79) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 80) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 81) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 82) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 83) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 84) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 85) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 86) Military Officer - November 2006 - Pages of History (Page 87) Military Officer - November 2006 - Information Exchange (Page 88) Military Officer - November 2006 - Information Exchange (Page 89) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Donors (Page 90) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Member Services (Page 91) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Member Services (Page 92) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Member Services (Page 93) Military Officer - November 2006 - Advertising Index (Page 94) Military Officer - November 2006 - Advertising Index (Page 95) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Calendar (Page 96) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Calendar (Page 97) Military Officer - November 2006 - Sounding Taps (Page 98) Military Officer - November 2006 - Sounding Taps (Page 99) Military Officer - November 2006 - Encore (Page 100) Military Officer - November 2006 - Encore (Page Cover3) Military Officer - November 2006 - Encore (Page Cover4)
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