32 C.F.R. § 732.14 Authorized care.
Title 32 - National Defense
(a) Medical. (1) Consultation and treatment provided by physicians or at medical facilities, and procedures not involving treatment when directed by COMNAVMEDCOM, are authorized. Such care includes, but is not limited to: treatment by physicians, hospital inpatient and outpatient care, surgery, nursing, medicine, laboratory and x-ray services, physical therapy, eye examinations, etc. See §732.17 for prior approval of these services in nonemergency situations. (2) When transplant (including bone-marrow) is the treatment of choice, COMNAVMEDCOM approval is required. If time permits, telephone (A) 294–1102, (C) (202) 653–1102 during regular hours or (A) 294–1327, (C) 653–1327 after regular duty hours, and followup with a message. Request approval via message in nonemergency situations. (b) Maternity episode. If a member authorized care under this part qualifies for care under the provisions of §732.17(c) and delivers in a civilian hospital, routine newborn care (i.e., nursery, newborn examination, PKU test, etc.) is a part of the mother's admission expenses. Regardless of circumstances necessitating delivery in a civilian facility or how charges are separated on the bill, charges will be paid from funds available for care of the mother. If the infant becomes a patient in his or her own right—through an extension of the birthing hospital stay because of complications, transfer to another facility, or subsequent admission—the provisions of part 728 of this chapter and NAVMEDCOMINST 6320.18 are applicable, and the sponsor becomes responsible for a part of the medical expenses incurred. (c) Dental. (1) With prior approval, the following may be provided: (i) All types of treatment (including operative, restorative, and oral surgical) to relieve pain and abort infection. (ii) Prosthetic treatment to restore extensive loss of masticatory function or the replacement of anterior teeth for esthetic reasons. (iii) Repair of existing dental prostheses when neglect of the repair would result in unserviceability of the appliance. (iv) Any type of treatment adjunctive to medical or surgical care. (v) All x-rays, drugs, etc., required for treatment or care in paragraphs (c)(1) (i) through (iv) of this section. (2) In emergencies (no prior approval), only measures appropriate to relieve pain or abort infection are authorized. (d) Eye refractions and spectacles. Includes refractions of eyes by physicians and optometrists and furnishing and repairing spectacles. (1) Refractions. A refraction may be obtained from a civilian source at Government expense only when Federal facilities are not available, no suitable prescription is in the member's Health Record, and the cognizant OMA or referring USMTF has given prior approval. (2) Spectacles. When a member has no suitable spectacles and the lack thereof, combined with the delay in obtaining suitable ones from a Federal source would prevent performance of duty; repair, replacement, or procurement from a civilian source may be authorized upon initiation of an after-the-fact request per §732.17. Otherwise, the prescription from the refractionist, with proper facial measurements, must be sent for fabrication to the appropriate dispensing activity set forth in NAVMED COMINST 6810.1. See §732.15(g) concerning contact lenses.
Title 32: National Defense
PART 732—NONNAVAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE
Subpart B—Medical and Dental Care From Nonnaval Sources
§ 732.14 Authorized care.
