Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE Reserve Select for Members of the Selected Reserve

This interim final rule revises requirements and procedures for TRICARE Reserve Select pursuant to section 701 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2006 (NDAA-06). TRICARE Reserve Select is the premium-based medical coverage program first made available in April 2005 for purchase by members of the Selected Reserve who fulfill the statutory qualification of having served on active duty in support of a contingency operation among other qualifications. By adding two new tiers of premium sharing by the government (50% and 85% member portion) to the existing premium tier (28% member portion), this interim final rule expands availability of TRICARE Reserve Select to include all Selected Reservists pursuant to section 702 of NDAA-06.