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DOD/DODOASHA RIN: 0720-AB36 Publication ID: Spring 2010 
Title: TRICARE; Non-Physician Referrals for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy 
Abstract: The rule authorizes certified physician assistants and certified nurse practitioners (non-physicians) to engage in referrals of beneficiaries to the managed care support system for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. 
Agency: Department of Defense(DOD)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously 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 ch 55   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/29/2009  74 FR 55794   
NPRM Comment Period End  12/28/2009    
Final Action  04/00/2010    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Glenn Corn
Department of Defense
Office of Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs
1200 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301
Phone:303 676-3566