Sec. 702. WAIVER OF FEES CHARGED TO CERTAIN CIVILIANS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT PROVIDED AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES

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## SEC. 702 WAIVER OF FEES CHARGED TO CERTAIN CIVILIANS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT PROVIDED AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES Section 1079b of title 10, United States Code, is amended— ####

(1)by redesignating subsection

(b)as subsection (c); and ####

(2)by inserting after subsection

(a)the following new subsection (b): > > ### “(b) Waiver of Fees > > The Secretary may waive a fee that would otherwise be charged under the procedures implemented under subsection

(a)to a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary if— > > > #### “(1) > > the civilian is unable to pay for the costs of the trauma or other medical care provided to the civilian (including any such costs remaining after the Secretary receives payment from an insurer for such care, as applicable); and > > > #### “(2) > > the provision of such care enhances the knowledge, skills, and abilities of health care providers, as determined by the Secretary.” > .