Skip main navigation

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .mil
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS
A lock ( Lock Locked padlock icon ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Give Feedback Close

Military Health System

MHS Home

Main Navigation

  • About the MHS
    • MHS Leadership
    • Elements of the MHS
    • MHS Strategy
    • Federal Advisory Committees
    • Our History
    • MHS Branding Guidance
    • Contact Us
  • MHS Education & Training
    • DHA Clinical Training Programs
    • DHA Graduate Medical Education
    • Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute
    • Executive Skills​, Continuing Education, and Libraries
    • Medical Education and Training Campus
    • Medical Modernization and Simulation Division
  • Military Health Topics
    • All Topics
    • DOD Cancer Clearinghouse
    • Warfighter Brain Health Hub
    • MHS Mental Health Hub
    • Environmental Exposures Hub
    • Healthcare Administration & Operations
    • Health Readiness & Combat Support
    • Centers of Excellence
    • Healthcare Technology
    • Medical Bill Discounts & Waivers for Civilian Patients
    • Privacy & Civil Liberties
    • Research & Innovation
    • Men's Health
    • Women's Health
  • MHS News
    • Articles
    • Photos
    • Videos
    • In the Spotlight
    • Social Media
    • Media Resources
  • Reference Center
    • Clinical Practice Guidelines
    • Congressional Testimonies
    • Fact Sheets
    • FOIA Library
    • Forms & Templates
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Meeting References
    • Policies
    • Presentations
    • Publications
    • Reports
    • Technical Documents
  • I Want To...
    • Go to TRICARE.mil
    • Find a Military Hospital or Clinic
    • Go to the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal
    • Learn About the MHS Modified Payment and Wavier Program
    • Learn About Veterans Benefits & Healthcare
    • See TRICARE Rates & Reimbursements
    • Find Mental Health Resources
    • Do Business with DHA
    • Explore Graduate Medical Education Opportunities
    • File a Complaint
  • Visit MHS on Instagram
  • Visit MHS on LinkedIn
  • Visit MHS on Facebook
  • Visit MHS on Twitter
  • Visit MHS on YouTube
  • Subscribe to updates from the MHS
  • About the MHS
    • MHS Leadership
    • Elements of the MHS
    • MHS Strategy
    • Federal Advisory Committees
    • Our History
    • MHS Branding Guidance
    • Contact Us
  • MHS Education & Training
    • DHA Clinical Training Programs
    • DHA Graduate Medical Education
    • Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute
    • Executive Skills​, Continuing Education, and Libraries
    • Medical Education and Training Campus
    • Medical Modernization and Simulation Division
  • Military Health Topics
    • All Topics
    • DOD Cancer Clearinghouse
    • Warfighter Brain Health Hub
    • MHS Mental Health Hub
    • Environmental Exposures Hub
    • Healthcare Administration & Operations
    • Health Readiness & Combat Support
    • Centers of Excellence
    • Healthcare Technology
    • Medical Bill Discounts & Waivers for Civilian Patients
    • Privacy & Civil Liberties
    • Research & Innovation
    • Men's Health
    • Women's Health

    Recent News Articles

    • Aug. 17, 2026 Army Maj. (Dr.) Walter Reed’s advanced medical research saved thousands, inspires world-class care today
    • Aug. 13, 2026 Rising stars of military medicine earn coveted awards at 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium
    • Aug. 13, 2026 The lasting impact of Army Col. Brian D. Allgood, warfighter physician, Purple Heart recipient
  • MHS News
    • Articles
    • Photos
    • Videos
    • In the Spotlight
    • Social Media
    • Media Resources

    Upcoming Events

    • Aug

      20

      Management of Sleep Disturbances Following Concussion

    • Aug

      26

      EACE Limb Trauma Education Series

    Most Recent Updates

    Articles

    Army Maj. (Dr.) Walter Reed’s advanced medical research saved thousands, inspires world-class care today

    Army Maj. (Dr.) Walter Reed’s advanced medical research saved thousands, inspires world-class care today

    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center surgical and treatment innovations continue science breakthroughs of namesake Army Maj. (Dr.) Walter Reed.

    Photos

    Army Maj. (Dr.) Walter Reed’s advanced medical research saved thousands, inspires world-class care today

    Videos

    Around the MHS - August 13, 2026

    Follow us on Social Media

    • Visit MHS on Instagram
    • Visit MHS on LinkedIn
    • Visit MHS on Facebook
    • Visit MHS on Twitter
    • Visit MHS on YouTube
    • Subscribe to updates from the MHS
  • Reference Center

    References by Type

    • Clinical Practice Guidelines
    • Congressional Testimonies
    • Fact Sheets
    • FOIA Library
    • Forms & Templates
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Meeting References
    • Policies
    • Presentations
    • Publications
    • Reports
    • Technical Documents

    Most Popular References

    • Vestibular Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS)
    • MHS GENESIS Patient Portal
    • Study and Report on Health Conditions of Members of the Armed Forces Developed after Administration of COVID–19 Vaccine
    • Headache Impact Test (HIT-6)
    • Military Acute Concussion Evaluation 2
    • DMRTI Training Support Request
    • Current U.S. Military Uniforms
    • ABA Maximum Allowed Rates Effective May 1, 2026
    • Joint Longitudinal Viewer
    • Progressive Return to Activity: Primary Care for Acute Concussion Management

    Recently Posted References

    • UF BAP Meeting EXSUM and Minutes June 22 Day 1
    • UF BAP Meeting Minutes June 23rd Day 2
    • UF BAP Meeting Minutes June 24th Day 3
    • DMIS ID Monthly Change September 2026
  • I Want To...
    • Go to TRICARE.mil
    • Find a Military Hospital or Clinic
    • Go to the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal
    • Learn About the MHS Modified Payment and Wavier Program
    • Learn About Veterans Benefits & Healthcare
    • See TRICARE Rates & Reimbursements
    • Find Mental Health Resources
    • Do Business with DHA
    • Explore Graduate Medical Education Opportunities
    • File a Complaint

Accessing Military Health Care During Lapse in Appropriations

The Military Health System will continue to provide health care during a government lapse in appropriations. There may be some effects on the delivery of health care services within military hospitals and clinics. Contact your hospital or clinic to confirm hours of operations and services provided.

  1. MHS Home
  2. About the MHS
  3. Federal Advisory Committees
  4. Uniform Formulary Beneficiary Advisory Panel
  5. 2009 Meeting Archives
Need larger text?
Skip subpage navigation
  • About the MHS
  • MHS Leadership
  • Elements of the MHS
  • MHS Strategy
  • Federal Advisory Committees
    • Uniform Formulary Beneficiary Advisory Panel
    • DOD Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
      • Meeting Minutes
    • Defense Health Board
      • Meeting Materials
      • Past Meetings
      • Defense Health Board Communications
      • Organization
      • DHB Reports
  • Our History
  • MHS Branding Guidance
  • Contact Us

Beneficiary Advisory Panel: 2009 Meeting Archives

September 24, 2009

  • Federal Register Notice, Published September 10, 2009
  • Agenda
  • Handout
  • Background Information
  • Addendum to the Background Information
  • Implementation of the Final Rule on Federal Ceiling Prices
  • Minutes

July 30, 2009

  • Federal Register Notice, Published July 16, 2009 
  • Agenda 
  • Handout 
  • Background Information
  • Minutes 

March 26, 2009

  • Federal Register Notice, Published March 2, 2009
  • Agenda 
  • Handout 
  • Background Information
  • Minutes

January 8, 2009

  • Federal Register Notice, Published November 20, 2008 
  • Agenda
  • Handout 
  • Background Information 
  • Minutes
You are leaving Health.mil

The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense of non-U.S. Government sites or the information, products, or services contained therein. Although the Defense Health Agency may or may not use these sites as additional distribution channels for Department of Defense information, it does not exercise editorial control over all of the information that you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this website.

 You are leaving Health.mil View the external links disclaimer.
Last Updated: January 30, 2024
MHS Home
  • Visit MHS on Instagram
  • Visit MHS on LinkedIn
  • Visit MHS on Facebook
  • Visit MHS on Twitter
  • Visit MHS on YouTube
  • Subscribe to updates from the MHS
Goes to safehelpline.org. DoD Safe Helpline. Sexual Assault Support for the DoD Community. safehelpline.org. 877-995-5247 Goes to veteranscrisisline.net. Veterans Crisis Line. Dial 998 then press 1.

About the MHS

  • MHS Leadership
  • Elements of the MHS
  • MHS Strategy
  • Federal Advisory Committees
  • Our History
  • MHS Branding Guidance
  • Contact Us

MHS Education & Training

  • DHA Clinical Training Programs
  • DHA Graduate Medical Education
  • Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute
  • Executive Skills​, Continuing Education, and Libraries
  • Medical Education and Training Campus
  • Medical Modernization and Simulation Division

Military Health Topics

  • All Topics
  • DOD Cancer Clearinghouse
  • Warfighter Brain Health Hub
  • MHS Mental Health Hub
  • Environmental Exposures Hub
  • Healthcare Administration & Operations
  • Health Readiness & Combat Support
  • Centers of Excellence
  • Healthcare Technology
  • Medical Bill Discounts & Waivers for Civilian Patients
  • Privacy & Civil Liberties
  • Research & Innovation
  • Men's Health
  • Women's Health

MHS News

  • Articles
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • In the Spotlight
  • Social Media
  • Media Resources

Reference Center

  • Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Congressional Testimonies
  • Fact Sheets
  • FOIA Library
  • Forms & Templates
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Meeting References
  • Policies
  • Presentations
  • Publications
  • Reports
  • Technical Documents

I Want To...

  • Go to TRICARE.mil
  • Find a Military Hospital or Clinic
  • Go to the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal
  • Learn About the MHS Modified Payment and Wavier Program
  • Learn About Veterans Benefits & Healthcare
  • See TRICARE Rates & Reimbursements
  • Find Mental Health Resources
  • Do Business with DHA
  • Explore Graduate Medical Education Opportunities
  • File a Complaint
MHS Strategy Privacy Policy No FEAR Act Fraud and Abuse Accessibility FOIA DOD Inspector General Information Quality Open Government Plain Writing USA Gov White House OSC
DHA Address: 7700 Arlington Boulevard Suite 5101 Falls Church, VA 22042-5101
Some documents are presented in Portable Document Format (PDF). A PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF Reader or learn more about PDFs.
Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Facebook Follow us on X Follow us on YouTube Subscribe to updates from the MHS icon-dot-gov icon-https