section 1079 of this titleIf a dependent covered by a plan under needs hospitalization beyond the time limits in that plan, and if the hospitalization is authorized in medical facilities of the uniformed services, he may be transferred to such a facility for additional hospitalization. If transfer is not feasible, the expenses of additional hospitalization in the civilian facility may be paid under such regulations as the Secretary of Defense may prescribe after consulting the other administering Secretaries.
Pub. L. 85–861, § 1(25)(B)72 Stat. 1449Pub. L. 96–513, title V, § 511(36)94 Stat. 2923Pub. L. 98–557, § 19(10)98 Stat. 2870(Added , , ; amended , , ; , , .)
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Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
1083 | 37:423. | |
section 1079 of this titleThe words “dependent covered by a plan under ” are substituted for the words “person who is covered under an insurance, medical service, or health plan or plans, as provided in this chapter”. The words “period of”, “or plans”, and “required by such person in a civilian facility” are omitted as surplusage.
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 87Pub. L. 85–861, § 36B(5)72 Stat. 1570A prior section 1083, , , related to transmission, delivery, and return of post cards, ballots, etc., prior to repeal by , , , as superseded by the Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955 which is classified to subchapter I–D (§ 1973cc et seq.) of chapter 20 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
Amendments
Pub. L. 98–5571984— substituted reference to other administering Secretaries for reference to Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Pub. L. 96–5131980— substituted “Secretary of Health and Human Services” for “Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1980 Amendment
Pub. L. 96–513section 701(b)(3) of Pub. L. 96–513section 101 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .