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DOD/DODOASHA RIN: 0720-AA85 Publication ID: Fall 2003 
Title: ●TRICARE; Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (NDAA-03) 
Abstract: This interim final rule contains several provisions found in the NDAA-03. Specifically, (1) eliminating the requirement for TRICARE preauthorization of inpatient mental health care for Medicare-eligible beneficiaries where Medicare is primary payer and has already authorized the care; (2) using Medicare certification of individual professional providers as sufficient documentation to also certify individual professional providers under TRICARE; and (3) expanding the TRICARE Dental Program eligibility for dependents of deceased members. 
Agency: Department of Defense(DOD)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 32 CFR 199   
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301    10 USC chapter 55   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  11/00/2003    
Interim Final Rule Effective  01/00/2004    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Ann N. Fazzini
Department of Defense
Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone:303 676-3803