Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); expanded active duty dependents dental benefit plan--DoD. Final rule.
The rule establishes an expanded dental program for dependents of active duty members of the Uniformed Services. The amendment specifically describes: the legislative authority for expansion of dental benefits outside the United States; the continuation of dental benefits for active duty survivors; eligibility for pre-adoptive wards; the enhanced benefit structure; enrollment and eligibility requirements; premium cost-sharing; and benefit payment levels. The provisions of this rule will provide military families with the high quality of care they desire at an affordable price.
D006077:Government Agencies; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D007347:Insurance, Dental / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008885:Military Dentistry / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States