Pub. L. 101-165, tit. IX, sec. 9101

Sec. 9101. For the purpose of conducting a demonstration project, to test methods of increasing collections from third-party payers of reasonable inpatient hospital care costs incurred on behalf of retirees and dependents pursuant to section 1095 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense is authorized to modify existing Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) regional fiscal intermediary contracts to assist in the administration of activities in connection with such collections: Provided, That amounts collected under this section from a third-party payer for the costs of inpatient hospital care provided at a facility of the uniformed services shall be credited to the appropriation supporting the maintenance and operation of the facility.