Department of Defense Militarv Familv Readiness Council Novemb er 22,2013,1:00-3:30 p.m. Pentagon Conference Center, Room 86
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Mrs. Jessica Wright Acting USD (PAR)
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Council Business Review and Discussion:
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Public Submissions CDR Peter Hoegel Jr. Review of FY2013 Council Business CDR Peter Hoegel Jr. Revie'w 2012 Annual Report Recornmendations CDR Peter Hoegel Jr.
Council Recommendations
A. Member Presentation of Proposed Recommendations The Council B. Deliberation of Proposed Recommendations The Council C. Vote on FY2013
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Recommendations
The Council
Public Oral Comment Opportunity (time permitting) Next Meeting
CDR Peter Hoegel Jr.
Closing Remarks
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DoD Military Family Readiness Council November 22,2AL3
Meeting Guidance t.
The Council is an Advisory Committee to the Secretary of Defense and
follows the guidelines put forth by the Federal Advisory Committee Act and Department of Defense lnstruction 5105.04.
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Only appointed members vote.
Council must have a motion to bring an issue to vote. Only members may participate freely in deliberations. Advisors may provide information or offer views if called upon. Council meetings are required to be open to the public. All Advisory Committee documents must be available for public inspection.
How to Contact the Military Family Readiness Council By email: Fami lvRead i ness.Cou nci I @ osd. mil
By mail: Office of Family Policy/ Children and Youth
Attn: Military Family Readiness Council 4800 Mark Center Drive Suite 3G-15 Alexandria , V A 22350-2300
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lntroductory Remarks Chairwoman, Mrs. Jessiea L. Wright Acting Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel & Readiness)
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Agenda 1. Administrative Remarks 2. Welcome 3, Written Subrnissions for Council Consideration 4. Review of Council Business for FY 2013 5, Member Recommendations for FY 2013 6. Deliberation of Recommendations for FY 2013 7. Vote on Recommendations for FY 2013 8. Public Oral Comment Opportunity (time permitting) 9. Discussion of Topics and Tentative Meeting Schedule for 2014
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Public Submissions From the Aug
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5,20t3 meeting:
Multiple submissions concerning TRICARE Coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
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Concerns over the credentialing and supervision requirements of ABA providers Concerns over availability of treatment and reimbursement rates Concerns over eligibility and screening for ABA treatment Concerns over duration of ABA treatment and maximum age
requirements
Public Submissions For the November 22,2013 meeting:
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Mr. Stephen Peters, President of the American Military Partner Association, Top 5 Needs of Same-Gender Military Spouses and their Families
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Protection for Our Military Families Stationed in Non-Marriage Equality States Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) and OCONUS Command Sponsorship
Discrimination by the National Guard in Four States
Military Chaplain Support Non-Discrimination Policy Based on Sexual Orientation for Uniformed Service Members
Public Submissions For the November 22,2013 meeting:
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Mr. Jeremy Hilton and Ms. Wendy Kruse, lnformation concerning TRICARE coverage for military families, including'TRICARE for Kids", suggestions to the Secretary of Defense included: r Study and access TRICARE pediatric care policies, to include iterns such as access to care, specialty care, reimbursement policies, special needs, and relocation impacts
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Recommend forming a working group comprised of various DoD, Service, professional organizations, parents and other subject matter experts to ensure the health needs of military children are met
Public Submissions For
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the Novembe r 22, 2013 meeting: Ms. Kara Oakley, concerning TRICARE for Kids, including reco m mendatio ns for col la bo ration with chi ld ren's hospita ls
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Recommends greater collaboration with the Children's Hospital Association to ensure the unique health needs of military children are met
lncluded a report prepared by the Children's HospitalAssociation addressing the military children healthcare study requirements mandated in Section 735 of the National Defense Authorization Act 2013, also known as "TRICARE for Kids"
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Ms. Mellissa Hendrix, USAF spouse, expressing Concerns about the Exceptiona I Fa rnily Member Progra m
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Detailed the stress of Permanent Change of Station moves with an autistic son
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Concerns about waiting lists for care, reimbursement for therapies, and military personnel assignment policies
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FY13 Council Focus Areas
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lmproving joint-base services and improving family program integration of guard and reserve families. Coordinate efforts with the CJCS Cross Functional
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Tea ms Assess military family needs, reduce duplication, and enha nce program effectiveness. Strengthen the force and enhance resiliency Public awareness, transition gaps and building community capacity
Exceptional Family Member Program
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FY13 Briefings Received o January 2013
- Family Program Assessment - DoD Wide Common Services Task Force o May 2013
- Family Readiness Program Evaluation Plan Development
- Army Health Promotion Risk Reduction Program Po
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- Community Support for Families with Special Needs t2
FY13 Briefings Received
. August 2OI3 - Enhancements to TRICARE's Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Coverage
- Access to Family Programs for National Guard, Reserve and Geographically Dispersed Active Duty Service Mernbers
- Military Financial Education - Suicide Prevention Education for Families
Recommendations in 20L2 Annual Report 1. Review existing programs and prepare them for fullscope program evaluation. 2. lnclude evaluation components when a new program is developed and implemented. When possible these programs should be modeled on research based programs.
3. lnclude funding for assessment in the program's b u dget.
4. Recommend standardizing the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) across the Services.
Finalize Recommendations to the Secreta ry
Proposed Recommendations .
Ms. Brown: A review of programs across services in an effort to evaluate effectiveness and
identify opportunities This evaluation be approached in partnership with the non-profit community
to ensure an understanding of the overall family support environment, to capitalize on non-government support that is available in communities, and to mitigate any potential harm to the support environment
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Ms. Moakler: Recommendations on transitioning EFMP families, both as they move from installation to installation and as they transition out of the service, with reference to the National Council on Disabilities Report from 2011
Next MFRC Meeting o TBD January or February 2Ot4 o Tentative Agenda: lntroduction of 2AL4 Business
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Closing Remarks Chairwomah, Mrs. Jessica L. Wright
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How to Contact the Military Family Readiness Council By email: Fa
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By mail: Office of Family Policy/ Children and Youth
Attnr Military Family Readiness eouncil 4800 Mark eenter Drive Suite 3G-X.S
Alexandria, VA 22350-2300
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