[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 5]
[Revised as of July 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR728.59]

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                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
                   CHAPTER VI--DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
 
PART 728_MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE FOR ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT NAVY MEDICAL 
DEPARTMENT FACILITIES--Table of Contents
 
            Subpart F_Beneficiaries of Other Federal Agencies
 
Sec. 728.59  Peace Corps beneficiaries.

    (a) Potential beneficiaries. (1) Applicants for the Peace Corps.
    (2) Peace Corps Volunteers.
    (3) Minor children of a Peace Corps volunteer living with the 
volunteer.
    (b) Care authorized in the United States. Upon written request of a 
Peace Corps official, stating care to be provided and disposition of 
reports, the following may be provided subject to the provisions of 
Sec. 728.3.
    (1) Physical examinations. Physical examinations are authorized on 
an outpatient basis only. Except for interpretation of x-rays, make no 
assessment of the physical qualifications of examinees.
    (i) Preselection physical examination may be provided applicants 
(volunteers) for the Peace Corps.
    (ii) Separation or other special physical examinations may be 
provided volunteers and their dependents as listed in paragraph (a)(3) 
of this section. Unless otherwise prescribed in written requests, report 
such examinations of Peace Corps volunteers on SF-88 and SF-93. Include:
    (A) Medical history and systemic review.
    (B) Chest x-ray with interpretation.
    (C) Complete urinalysis, serology, and blood type.
    (D) Pelvic examination and Pap smear for all female volunteers.
    (E) Hematocrit or hemoglobin for all females and for all males over 
40 years of age.
    (F) Electrocardiogram for all volunteers over 40 years of age.
    (2) Immunizations. Immunizations, as requested, may be provided all 
beneficiaries listed in paragraph (a) of this section.
    (3) Medical care. Both inpatient and outpatient care may be provided 
volunteers for illnesses or injuries occurring

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during their period of service which includes all periods of training. 
Dependents of volunteers specified in paragraph (a)(3) of this section 
are authorized care to the same extent as their sponsor.
    (4) Dental care. Limit dental care to emergencies. Render only that 
care essential to relieve pain or prevent imminent loss of teeth. All 
beneficiaries seeking dental care will be requested, whenever possible, 
to furnish advanced authorization.
    (c) Care authorized outside the United States--(1) Physical 
examinations. Termination physical examinations may be provided 
volunteers and eligible dependents of volunteers. In most instances, 
Peace Corps staff physicians will provide these examinations; however, 
help may be required of naval MTFs for ancillary services.
    (2) Immunizations. When requested, immunizations may be provided all 
beneficiaries listed in paragraph (a) of this section.
    (3) Medical care. When requested in writing by a representative or 
physician of a Peace Corps foreign service post, volunteers, eligible 
dependents of volunteers, and trainees of the Peace Corps may be 
provided necessary medical care at Peace Corps expense. When emergency 
treatment is rendered without prior approval, forward a request to the 
Peace Corps foreign service post as soon as possible.
    (4) Dental care. Limit dental care to emergencies. Render only that 
care essential to relieve pain or prevent imminent loss of teeth. All 
beneficiaries seeking dental care will be requested, whenever possible, 
to furnish advanced authorization.
    (5) Evacuation to the United States. When a beneficiary in an 
overseas naval MTF requires prolonged hospitalization, the commanding 
officer of the overseas facility will report the requirement to the 
nearest Peace Corps foreign service post and request authorization to 
return the patient to the United States. Releases custody of dependents 
to their sponsor when evacuation is declined. Aeromedical evacuation may 
be used per OPNAVINST 4630.25B. Travel of attendant(s) is authorized 
when the patient is too ill or too young to travel unattended.
    (d) Report. Complete and submit, per subpart J, a DD 7 (Report of 
Treatment Furnished Pay Patients, Hospitalization Furnished, part A) or 
DD 7A (Report of Treatment Furnished Pay Patients, Outpatient Treatment, 
part B) when outpatient or inpatient care is rendered.