Changes to Command Notification of Pregnancy Policy : Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) , February 16 , 2023
February 16, 2023
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R))
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From the memorandum: "In his October 20, 2022 memorandum, "Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care," the Secretary of Defense directed the Department of Defense to take a series of actions to ensure that Service members and their families can access reproductive health care and that DoD health care providers can operate effectively consistent with federal law. Most relevant here, the Secretary's October 20, 2022 memorandum requires the establishment of uniform policies to protect the privacy of reproductive health information.
Secretary Austin has made clear that the health and well-being of our Service members and their family members is a top priority. This policy provides Service members the time and flexibility to make private health care decisions in a manner that is consistent with the responsibility of commanders to meet operational requirements and protect the health and safety ofthose in their care. We remain committed to taking care of all our people and ensuring that the entire Force remains ready and resilient.
The updated policy on command notification of pregnancy is detailed in the attachment, and will be effective within 30 days following the date ofthis memorandum. The forthcoming DoD Instruction on reproductive health care will incorporate this policy. More information about the Secretary ofDefense's memorandum and the actions taken to date can be found at www.health.mil/EnsuringAccesstoReproductiveHealth."
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