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PUBLIC LAW 90-2to-DEC. 28, 1967

deemed to be no title X IX maximum income levels in effect if the title X IX maximum income levels in effect during such quarter are higher than the Commissioner's maximum income levels for the local medical assistance program. SEC. 2. The Commissioner may enter into an agreement (and any modifications of such agreement) with the Secretary under section 1843 of the Social Security Act pursuant to which (1) eligible individuals (as defined in section 1836 of the Social Security Act) who are eligible to receive medical assistance under the District of Columbia's plan for medical assistance approved under title X IX of the Social Security Act will be enrolled in the supplementary medical insurance program established under part B of title X VIII of the Social Security Act, and (2) provisions will be made for payment of the monthly premiums of such individuals for such program. Approved December 27, 1967, 3:05 p.m.

79 Stat. 3:l2, 304. 42 USC 1395, 1395o. 79 Stat. 343. 12 USC 1396. 42 USC 1395J1395w.

Public Law 90-228 AN ACT

December 2«, 1967

To amend title 10, United States Code, relating to the authorized strengths by grade for medical and dental oflBcers on active duty in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

[H. R. 10242]

Be It enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Armed United States of America in Congress assembled. That title 10, United MedicalForces. and States Code, is amended as follows: Dental e o r p s ofinsertinir (1) The first sentence of section 3202(a) is amended by...^^^^...^^ ficers. ", except as provided in subsections (e) and (f),"' after "basis, is". 70A Stat. 172. Army. (2) Section 3202 is amended by adding the following new subsections at the end: " (e) The authorized strengths of the Armv in Officers in the Mediciil Corps and Dental Corps in grades below brigadier general shall be based on the needs of the Army, as determined by the Secretary under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. "(f) I n determining the authorized strength of the Army under subsection (a), the strengths authorized for the Medical Corps and Dental Corps shall be excluded." Navy. (3) Chapter 545 is amended as follows: 70A Stat. 345. (A) by adding the following new section at the end: 10 USC 57515792. ^§ 5793. Authorized strengths in grade and promotions of Medical Corps and Dental Corps officers "Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, the authorized strengths of officers of the Medical Corps and Dental Corps in grades below rear admiral, and the selection and promotion of those officers to such grades, shall be based on the needs of the Navy, as determined by the Secretary under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of Defense."; and (B) by inserting the following item in the analysis: "Sec. 5793. Authorized strengths in grade and promotions of Medical Corps and Dental Corps oflScers."

(4) The first sentence of section 8202(a) is amended by inserting ", except as provided in subsections (e) and (f), " after "basis, is". (5) Section 8202 is amended by adding the following new subsections at the end: "(e) The authorized strengths of tlje Air Force in officers who are designated as medical or dental officers of the Air Force in grades below brigadier general shall be based on the needs of the Air Force,

Air For c e. 70A Stat. 498.

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