The White Falcon - 13.10.1962, Page 3

Saturday, October 13, 1962
WHITE FALCON
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GOOD AVERAGE-GOOD CONDUCT—At a recent military personnel inspection of the U. S. Fleet
Weather Facility, 17.5 per cent of the personnel attached to the activity were awarded their first Good
Conduct Medal. Personnel receiving awards from left to right are: R.H. Rappen, AG2; T.M. Boggs, AG3;
V.B. Kelly, AG2; J.D. Clarke, AG2; M.L. Hill, AG2; T.M. Vaitkus, AG3. P.R. Foltz. AG3 not present for
the ceremony also received his first Good Conduct Medal.
Facts About Medicare
Determination of Source of Medical Care
1. Residing with sponsor — Dependents who reside with their
sponsors must contact a Uniformed Service medical facility to
determine whether the required care can be provided in a nearby
Uniformed Service medical facility. The dependents must have
in their possession a valid DD-1173 (Dependents Identification
and Privilege Card). In the event services are not available at
the military hospital the dependents or sponsor must obtain a
DD-1251 (Non-availability statement) from the cognizant senior
medical officer having jurisdiction over that particular area.
There are times when' the DD-1251 may be waived such as when
a bonafied emergency exists or while traveling away from home.
In the event that civilian medical facilities are used and a
DD-1251 has been issued, the sponsor will be furnished a Depart-
ment of the Army Form 1863 (DA-1863) which is a statement
of services provided by the civilian medical facility. This form
is very important in that it will show what type of services were
rendered and is the governing factor in determining just what
portion of the services will be paid by the government.
2. Residing apart from sponsor—A free choice of medical facilities,
both civilian and military are available for authorized care.
However, dependents are urged to utilize government medical
facilities to the fullest extent, and in' overseas areas are required
to apply to the appropriate overseas commander for instructions
relative to obtaining authorized medical care from civilian sources
in his area of responsibility.
Out-Patient Care
Out-patient care is described to be that which does not require
the patient to be retained in the hospital for over 18 hours. Out-
patient care at civilian facilities is limited to bodily injuries, such
as broken bones, severe lacerations, burns, etc. Out-patient care
at military facilities is unlimited.
How Much Does It Cost
Hospitalization in civilian medical facilities: — $25.00 or $1.75
per day which ever is the greater for semi-private accomodations.
In the event the attending physician indicates that a private room
is necessary for the proper care of the patient the sponsor must
pay 25% of the difference between semi-private and private accomoda-
tions. In the event the sponsor desires a private room the entire
amount will be borne by the sponsor. If the attending physician
indicates that a private duty nurse is required for the proper care
of the patient the sponsor will be required to pay the first $100
of the nurses’ fee and 25% of the charge over $100. If the sponsor
desires a private duty nurse he will be required to pay for the full
amount of the charges.
Hospitalization in military facilities: — $1.75 per day for sub-
sistence.
Out-patient care: — In civilian facilities up to the first fifteen
dollars of the attending physicians fee will be borne by the sponsor.
In military facilities there is no charge for out-patient care.
Dental Care Available
Dental care is available under the Medicare Act under the fol-
lowing conditions.
Dental treatment is provided to medical and surgical hospitalized
in-patients only when required as a necessary part of the treat-
ment for which hospitalized. Out-patient treatment of fractures,
dislocations, lacerations, and other wounds that are legitimately
cared for by dentists may also be paid for. Authorized dental
care does NOT include the cost of artifical teeth, bridges, fillings,
teeth straightening, or prolonged treatment of the gums.
At Armed Forces and U.S. Public Health Service medical
facilities, dental care is provided as follows:
In the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii)
1. In an emergency, to relieve pain and undue suffering. Per-
manent fillings, bridges, and dentures are NOT authorized.
2. If required for treatment of a medical or surgical condition.
Outside tthe United States
1. Dental care on the availability of facilities basis only.
Language Problem
Erased For Cuban
Enlistees in U. S.
The program permitting Cuban
nationals n'ow in the United States
to enlist in the Army or Navy
has been expanded to include
those who do not possess the pre-
viously required fluency in the
English language.
When the plan to permit vol-
untary induction! or enlistment of
Cuban nationals was started in
August 1961 a number were ex-
cluded because of the language
difficulty.
Under the new plan these will
be organized into Spanish speak-
ing units for basic and advanced
individual training. Upon com-
pletion, qualified personnel will
be permitted to join regular
units of the Army and Navy.
The original program was in-
stituted to assist Cuban refugees
to maintain themselves and to
further develop their skills and
abilities by service in the Armed
Forces.
Waty Cxchange
Your Navy Exchange Anniver-
sary Sale is now in full swing.
Each department is featuring
“Specials” designed to give out-
standing value at extra low prices.
The first day of the Anniver-
sary Sale was high-lighted by the
offering of name brand vacuum
cleaners at a price far below cost.
In order to give as equal an op-
portunity as possible for every-
one to purchase such items, sales
will be at unannounced times
throughout the anniversary event.
Watch for exceptional buys in
men’s and women’s wear, house-
hold and photo goods. When pos-
sible, spot announcements will be
made on AFRS Radio concerning
extra special offers. Please do not
ask clerks to hold or lay-away
any sale items. A no refund-no
exchange policy is necessary on
sale items.
Christmas merchandise contin-
ues to arrive in all departments
and will be made available as rap-
idly as possible to insure that
gift buying for the folks at home
may be completed and mailing
accomplished within the time pre-
scribed for assuring delivery.
Remember, your Exchange of-
fers flower gift service for all
occasion.
Food Specials for the week of
October 14 through the 20 will be
as follows: T-100 (Main Snack
Bar), Salisbury Steak; Viking
THE BALLOT BOX
The “BALLOT BOX” this week continues to list information,
as set forth by the individual states, concerning the application
for absentee ballots by members of the Armed Forces.
As previously published, the following information should be
kept in mind:
All states accept the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA),
Standard Form 76, as an application for an absentee ballot.
Information contained in this column pertains only to the
November 6, 1962 General Election. For voting applications and
additional information contact the Naval Station I & E office.
All forms are to be returned to the I & E officer for signature
by Lt(jg) Crain the voting officer.
Remember your States’ registration laws if you are applying
for a ballot and registration at the same time.
This week’s feature lists absentee ballot information for the
states beginning with the letter “K” and continuing through the
letter “O.” Next week’s feature will conclude the listing of this
information. It will also conclude the “Ballot Box” feature.
KANSAS: Send your FPCA to the Secretary of State, Topeka,
Kansas, as early as 65 days before the election.
KENTUCKY: Apply so that FPCA is received by the County
Court Clerk, county of residence no less than 20 days before
the election.
LOUISIANA: You may mail your FPCA to the Clerk of the
District Court, parish of residence (Civil Sheriff in the
Parish of Orleans) any time between 60 and seven days
preceding the election.
MAINE: FPCA may be mailed at any time to the Secretary of
State, Augusta, or to the clerk of your city or town of
residence.
MARYLAND: Your FPCA must be received by the Secretary
of State of Maryland, Annapolis, in time for the necessary
information to be forwarded to your local Board of Super-
visors of Elections no later than 10 days before election' day.
MASSACHUSETTS: Mail your FPCA at any time to the City
or Town Clerk, place of residence.
MICHIGAN: Application by FPCA may be made as early as 75
days before election but no later than 2:00 p.m. on Saturday,
November 3, 1962. Send FPCA to City or Township Clerk,
place of residence.
MINNESOTA: Mail FPCA to the County Auditor, county of
residence at any time before the election.
MISSISSIPPI: You may apply as early as 60 days before the
election by mailing an FPCA to the City or County Registrar,
place of residence.
MISSOURI: Send FPCA to the Clerk of the County Court or
Board of Election Commissioners, place of residence any
time before the election.
MONTANA: FPCA may be mailed to the County, City or Town
Clerk, place of residence within the period 45 days preceding
the election.
NEBRASKA: Mail your FPCA at any time to the County Clerk,
county of residence. (Residents of Douglas or Lancaster
County send to the Election Commissioner.)
NEVADA: Forward your FPCA to the County Clerk, county of
residence any time before 5:00 p.m. on October 30.
NEW HAMPSHIRE: You may apply at any time before the
election by mailing your FPCA to the Secretary of State,
State of New Hampshire, Concord, New Hampshire.
NEW JERSEY: FPCA may be mailed at any time to the County
Clerk, county of residence. If you are not certain of the
county or address, send to the Secretary of State, State
House, Trenton, N. J.
NEW MEXICO: FPCA should be mailed to the Secretary of
State, Santa Fe, New Mexico, at any time. (Absentee ballots
are accepted for federal officials only.)
NEW YORK: Mail FPCA any time, but it must reach the New
York Servicemen’s Voting Office, the Secretary of State,
State of New York, Albany 1, New York, not later than
October 25.
NORTH CAROLINA: You may apply any time by sending FPCA
to the Secretary of State, Raleigh, North Carolina, or to
the Chairman, County Board of Elections, county of residence.
NORTH DAKOTA: Mail FPCA within the 30 days preceding
the election to the County Auditor, county of residence.
OHIO: FPCA should be mailed to the Clerk of the County Board
of elections, county of residence so that it is received before
12:00 noon, November 3. (We suggest you mail it long
before this.)
OKLAHOMA: Send FPCA any time to the Secretary of the
County Election Board, county of residence.
OREGON: Apply any time by sending FPCA to the County Clerk,
county of residence or to the Secretary of State, Salem,
Oregon.
Mail your application early an'd VOTE.
REMEMBER—Physical exercise may strengthen muscles, mental
exercise .... your mind, but exercising your right to vote strength-
ens freedom!
Legal Notes
(Continued from Page 2.)
Personnel are subject to a strict
off-base curfew policy, regardless
Service Club, Pork Chops; and
the Terminal Restaurant, Lamb
Chops. All food specials served
with two vegetables, bread butter
and coffee and costs 55 cents.
of the pass issued. Curfew for
all personnel off base is 2200
hours every night except Wednes-
day when the curfew is extended
to 2400 hours. You must be off
the streets and out of public
places after the curfew hours.
You are permitted a reasonable
time for your direct return trip
to the base or your domicile. (IDF
INST. 1050.3A)