Title 14 — Coast GuardRelease 119-73
§948 Contracts for medical care for retirees, dependents, and survivors: alternative delivery of health care
Title 14 › Subtitle SUBTITLE I— - ESTABLISHMENT, POWERS, DUTIES, AND ADMINISTRATION › Chapter CHAPTER 9— - ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - MISCELLANEOUS › § 948
Summary
The Secretary can contract with health plans or providers for health care for beneficiaries under chapter 55 of title 10. Contracts may cover some services, full care for selected beneficiaries, or full care for all beneficiaries in a Secretary‑designated area. The Secretary may set premiums, deductibles, copays, or charges.
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Title 14, §948
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(a)The Secretary may contract for the delivery of health care to which covered beneficiaries are entitled under chapter 55 of title 10. The Secretary may enter into a contract under this section with any of the following:
(1)Health maintenance organizations.
(2)Preferred provider organizations.
(3)Individual providers, individual medical facilities, or insurers.
(4)Consortiums of these providers, facilities, or insurers.
(b)A contract entered into under this section may provide for the delivery of—
(1)selected health care services;
(2)total health care services for selected covered beneficiaries; or
(3)total health care services for all covered beneficiaries who reside in a geographic area designated by the Secretary.
(c)The Secretary may prescribe a premium, deductible, copayment, or other change for health care provided under this section.
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14 U.S.C. § 948
Title 14 — Coast Guard
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73