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  JANUARY, 1991                                     THE SCOPE          PAGE 3

		TSgt Scott A. Wetzel. MAAE			SMSgt. Carl P. Weaver, MAFA
		SSgt. Harold J. Kristensen, MAAC			TSgt. Robert L. Carlson, MAFP
		SSgt. Raymond M. Valle Jr., MAAW			TSgt. John C. Joseph Jr. MAFP
		TSgt Thomas N. Deffley, MAOI			SSgt. Jeffrey E. Arnold, MAFA

		MARYLAND COMMENDATION MEDAL	
		Tsgt. William P. Dunpht, MAAW


  CHAMPUS INFORMATION            Are you planning on a future deployment or an active duty tour? Is this deployment or  active duty tour for a period of 31 days or more? Are you considering cancelling your civilian health insurance because of this deployment or active duty tour? STOP Consider these facts about CHAMPUS, the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniform Services, before you cancel that insurance:

CHAMPUS - Pays for 80% of the allowable medical charges for your dependents, your spouse and children from birth to age 21 and In some cases up to age 23. Your cost-share is the remaining 20% of the allowable medical charge plus anything above the allowable charge.

CHAMPUS - Does not cover the active military member, you.

 CHAMPUS - Does not have a dental plan. CHAMPUS will not cover dental expenses;  except for emergency treatment resulting from an accident.

CHAMPUS - Will cover your medical expenses if you are on active duty for 31 days or more. They will cover expenses incurred on the first day of active duty through, and up to 2400 hours on your last day of active duty. If your tour is terminated prior to 31 days CHAMPUS will still pay the bill because your original orders were for 31 days or more.

CHAMPUS - Has a yearly deductible for outpatient care. $50 for one person - $100 for a family. The deductible slants 1 October through 30 September.

CHAMPUS - Does not pay for eyewear.

CHAMPUS - Does not pay for chiropractic care.

 CHAMPUS - Requires, if you live in Hanover, Pennsylvania, a nonavailability statement before getting non-emergency inpatient care from a civilian hospital. This statement must be issued by the military treatment facility in Baltimore, Maryland.

 For further information contact SSgt. Susan Miller, at extension 448.


 POTENTIAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH SAUDI ARABIAN GOODS
The following information is from the Air Force Surgeon General's Office:

We have been advised of the potential  hazards associated with local goods which may be purchased as souvenirs by U.S. personnel assigned to Desert Shield. University of Pittsburgh research has shown that that eye shadow cosmetics sold under the name of Kohl or Serma can contain a large percentage of lead. The eye shadow is mentioned in Islamic religious writings and is often used on children's eyes. Although lead is not absorbed through the skin, the cosmetic may be ingested through normal child activity. (e.g., rubbing eyes, placing fingers in mouth, etc.) which could result in lead poisoning. Purchasing of these cosmetics is not recommended.

Another potential source of lead poisoning is lead solder used in cooking utensils, specifically copper pots and pans. Arsenic and other potentially harmful heavy metals may be components of ceramic glazes on cooking and eating utensils. Locally produced utensils should only be used or ornamental purposes and not for food.

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