B-205923: Jun 14, 1982

THE FORMER MEMBER WAS FOUND TO BE PREGNANT UPON FINAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION PRIOR TO HER SEPARATION FROM THE AIR FORCE. SHE WAS ADMITTED TO THE USAF MEDICAL CENTER BUT WAS TRANSFERRED TO A CIVILIAN HOSPITAL. WE ARE ALSO UNAWARE OF ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY THAT WOULD ENABLE THE AIR FORCE TO PROVIDE SUCH REIMBURSEMENT. STEWART: THIS DECISION IS IN RESPONSE TO A REQUEST DATED NOVEMBER 13. C. THE ISSUE W...

B-205923: Jun 14, 1982

GAO was asked whether the Air Force is required to reimburse a State department of public welfare for payment made on behalf of a former airman for medical care received in a civilian hospital. The airman had been admitted to an Air Force hospital in premature maternity labor, but was transferred to a civilian hospital due to the complications of her case. Since the former airman was unemployed an...