Medical Department Special PaysMedical Department Special Pays

BUMED MANPOWER SPECIAL PAYS BRIEFBUMED MANPOWER SPECIAL PAYS BRIEF

Mr. Bill MarinMr. Bill Marin

Director, Navy Medical Special Pays ProgramDirector, Navy Medical Special Pays Program

September 2009September 2009

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PurposePurpose

Provide General overview of Special Pays Provide General overview of Special Pays

CURRENT and FUTURE Program and CURRENT and FUTURE Program and

impact on Navy Medicine.impact on Navy Medicine.

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Key Functions of Special PaysKey Functions of Special Pays

• Develop and enforce policy and procedures Develop and enforce policy and procedures for Special Pay program and the processing of for Special Pay program and the processing of special pay requests and payment.special pay requests and payment.

• Review, analyze, and make recommendations Review, analyze, and make recommendations to BUMED, PERS, and SECNAV, and DOD on to BUMED, PERS, and SECNAV, and DOD on special pay issues. special pay issues.

• Manage and prepare MPN budget estimates Manage and prepare MPN budget estimates for Med Dept special pays.for Med Dept special pays.

• Monitor the impact of pay incentives on the Monitor the impact of pay incentives on the Med Dept force structure.Med Dept force structure.

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PersonnelPersonnel

SPECIAL PAYS BRANCH

Mr. Bill Marin (Civ)Program Manager

Ms. Lula Charboneau (Civ)Civilian Special Pay Tech (A-G)

HM2 Shawn HaneyMilitary Special Pay Tech (H-O)

Ms. Janelle OsborneAssistant Program Mgr (P-Z)

Ms. K. M Gaston (Civ)Assistant Program Manager

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REFERENCESREFERENCES

TITLE 10 and TITLE 37, CHAPTER 5 U.S.C.TITLE 10 and TITLE 37, CHAPTER 5 U.S.C.

DODI 6000.13DODI 6000.13

ASD(HA) ANNUAL MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND ASD(HA) ANNUAL MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND NURSE SPECIAL PAY PLANNURSE SPECIAL PAY PLAN

OPNAVINST 7220.17OPNAVINST 7220.17

NAVADMINs updating special paysNAVADMINs updating special pays

Other DOD and Navy Instructions regarding Other DOD and Navy Instructions regarding officer policiesofficer policies

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Special Pay Budget ProcessSpecial Pay Budget Process

Process begins during POM budget cycle 2 years out from FY. In Process begins during POM budget cycle 2 years out from FY. In this process analysis is done to estimate what the rates and takers this process analysis is done to estimate what the rates and takers for each special pay will be 2 years out.for each special pay will be 2 years out.

In October FY prior the Health Professional Incentive Working In October FY prior the Health Professional Incentive Working Group (HPIWG) meets to begin the process of establishing what Group (HPIWG) meets to begin the process of establishing what the rates will be for the next FY. The group meets once in the first the rates will be for the next FY. The group meets once in the first and second quarter and then monthly from May-July to determine and second quarter and then monthly from May-July to determine the rates for the next FY special pays.the rates for the next FY special pays.

July-Sep the ASD(HA) Special Pay plan is finalized and signed by July-Sep the ASD(HA) Special Pay plan is finalized and signed by ASD(HA).ASD(HA).

Upon receipt from ASD(HA) the Navy Special Pay Plan is routed Upon receipt from ASD(HA) the Navy Special Pay Plan is routed through PERS chop chain to ensure money is available and to through PERS chop chain to ensure money is available and to review manpower issues prior to CNP signing and authorizing review manpower issues prior to CNP signing and authorizing payment.payment.

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Special Pay Submission ProcessSpecial Pay Submission Process

Member submits request IAW OPNAVINST 7220.17 to Chief, Member submits request IAW OPNAVINST 7220.17 to Chief, BUMED via Commanding OfficerBUMED via Commanding Officer

Commanding Officer, or Acting CO, endorses the request verifying Commanding Officer, or Acting CO, endorses the request verifying the member is qualified per the OPNAVINST and is the member is qualified per the OPNAVINST and is licensedlicensed, , privilegedprivileged and and practicingpracticing..

Once endorsed the command forwards the request and Once endorsed the command forwards the request and endorsement to Special Pays via email or fax.endorsement to Special Pays via email or fax.

For multi-year requests an agreement is prepared and returned to For multi-year requests an agreement is prepared and returned to the member to accept or decline the agreement. Once the member the member to accept or decline the agreement. Once the member accepts/declines the agreement return to Special Pays for accepts/declines the agreement return to Special Pays for payment. payment.

Non multi-year agreements are processed and paid within 7-10 Non multi-year agreements are processed and paid within 7-10 working days.working days.

Requests submitted more than 30 days after effective date must Requests submitted more than 30 days after effective date must have justification for delay and cannot be due to member’s have justification for delay and cannot be due to member’s oversight or personal decisions i.e., member requested resignation oversight or personal decisions i.e., member requested resignation and months later decides to withdraw resignation.and months later decides to withdraw resignation.

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Current Medical Corps Special PaysCurrent Medical Corps Special Pays

Medical Corps Officers :Medical Corps Officers :

• VSP VSP – Entitlement– Entitlement

• BCP BCP - Entitlement- Entitlement

• ASP ASP – Entitlement (not in internship or initial – Entitlement (not in internship or initial residency)residency)

• ISP – ISP – Discretionary Bonus (Oct 1 after completion Discretionary Bonus (Oct 1 after completion of residency)of residency)

• MSPMSP – Discretionary Bonus (If have training – Discretionary Bonus (If have training obligation must have 8 years creditable service. obligation must have 8 years creditable service. Also, MSP is consecutive to existing training Also, MSP is consecutive to existing training obligations)obligations)

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Current Dental Corps Special PaysCurrent Dental Corps Special Pays

Dental Corps Officers :Dental Corps Officers :

• VSP VSP – Entitlement– Entitlement

• BCP BCP - Entitlement- Entitlement

• ASP ASP - Entitlement- Entitlement

• ISP – ISP – Discretionary Discretionary Bonus (Oral/Maxillofacial OnlyBonus (Oral/Maxillofacial Only) ) (Same as medical ISP) (Same as medical ISP)

• DOMRBDOMRB – Discretionary Bonus (same as medical – Discretionary Bonus (same as medical MSP) (Plan to have General Dentist RB in FY10)MSP) (Plan to have General Dentist RB in FY10)

• CSRBCSRB – Discretionary Bonus (Created by Service) – Discretionary Bonus (Created by Service)

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Current Nurse Corps Special PaysCurrent Nurse Corps Special Pays

Nurse Corps Officers are entitled to:Nurse Corps Officers are entitled to:

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Incentive Special Pay (CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Incentive Special Pay (CRNA ISP) – Discretionary BonusISP) – Discretionary Bonus

• Registered Nurse Incentive Special Pay (RN-ISP) – Discretionary Registered Nurse Incentive Special Pay (RN-ISP) – Discretionary Bonus (1-4 year agreement $5K-$20K per year based on # of years Bonus (1-4 year agreement $5K-$20K per year based on # of years of agreement)of agreement)

• Eligible primary specialties (NAVADMIN 361/07 and 046/09): Eligible primary specialties (NAVADMIN 361/07 and 046/09): • PeriOp (1950), Crit Care (1960), Family NP (1976), Pediatric NP (1974), Mental Health NP (1973), PeriOp (1950), Crit Care (1960), Family NP (1976), Pediatric NP (1974), Mental Health NP (1973),

Mental Health (1930), Midwives (1981), and Women’s Health NP (1980))Mental Health (1930), Midwives (1981), and Women’s Health NP (1980))

• Non-Physician Healthcare Provider Board Certified Pay (BCP) - Non-Physician Healthcare Provider Board Certified Pay (BCP) - Discretionary BonusDiscretionary Bonus

• Eligible specialties: CRNA, Nurse Practitioners, and Midwives.Eligible specialties: CRNA, Nurse Practitioners, and Midwives.

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Medical Service Corps Special PaysMedical Service Corps Special Pays

CURRENT PAYSCURRENT PAYS

Optometrists – ORB $6K per year for 2 year agreement.Optometrists – ORB $6K per year for 2 year agreement.

Optometrist Special Pay - $100 per monthOptometrist Special Pay - $100 per month

Pharmacists – POSP $15K for all 2 year agreements. Pharmacists – POSP $15K for all 2 year agreements.

Clinical Psychologist CSRB – 4 year agreement at $15K per year Clinical Psychologist CSRB – 4 year agreement at $15K per year total $60K. total $60K.

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Medical Service Corps Special Pays Medical Service Corps Special Pays (cont’d)(cont’d)

The following specialists w/Master’s degree or PhD in The following specialists w/Master’s degree or PhD in their respective field are eligible for the BCP:their respective field are eligible for the BCP:

* Clinical Psychologists Social Workers Clinical Psychologists Social Workers

* Physical Therapists Physical Therapists Occupational Occupational TherapistsTherapists

* DietitiansDietitians OptometristsOptometrists

* Physician Assistants Physician Assistants AudiologistsAudiologists

* PodiatristsPodiatrists Radiation Health Radiation Health

* PharmacistsPharmacists

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Future of Special PaysFuture of Special Pays

In FY09 and FY10 new pays for Physician Assistant, Clinical In FY09 and FY10 new pays for Physician Assistant, Clinical Psychologist, and General Dentists.Psychologist, and General Dentists.

NEW PAYS FY09 (Approved by ASD(HA) Awaiting PERS Authority)NEW PAYS FY09 (Approved by ASD(HA) Awaiting PERS Authority)• Clinical Psychologist Incentive Pay - $5K for one year IP agreement.Clinical Psychologist Incentive Pay - $5K for one year IP agreement.

• Clinical Psychologist Retention Bonus – 2-4 year agreements bonus $10K, $15K, $20K.Clinical Psychologist Retention Bonus – 2-4 year agreements bonus $10K, $15K, $20K.

• Physician Assistant Incentive Pay - $5K for one year IP agreement.Physician Assistant Incentive Pay - $5K for one year IP agreement.

• PA Retention Bonus – 2-4 year agreement bonus $10K, $15K, $20KPA Retention Bonus – 2-4 year agreement bonus $10K, $15K, $20K

NEW PAYS FY10 (Awaiting ASD(HA) Approval)NEW PAYS FY10 (Awaiting ASD(HA) Approval)• General Dentist Incentive Pay - $20K for one year IP agreementGeneral Dentist Incentive Pay - $20K for one year IP agreement

• General Dentist Retention Bonus - 2-4 year agreements bonus $13K, $19K, $25K.General Dentist Retention Bonus - 2-4 year agreements bonus $13K, $19K, $25K.

NEW PAYS BEYOND FY10NEW PAYS BEYOND FY10• Plan for possible 2011 implementation of NDAA08 consolidation to Incentive, Retention, and Board Certification Plan for possible 2011 implementation of NDAA08 consolidation to Incentive, Retention, and Board Certification

Pay for all Corps and specialties.Pay for all Corps and specialties.

• All special pays for every Corps and specialty will be divided into 3 pays: Incentive, Retention, and BCP. But not All special pays for every Corps and specialty will be divided into 3 pays: Incentive, Retention, and BCP. But not each specialty will receive an incentive, retention or BCP.each specialty will receive an incentive, retention or BCP.

• Current MC/DC VSP, ASP, and ISP would fall under incentive pay.Current MC/DC VSP, ASP, and ISP would fall under incentive pay.

• All current bonuses of 2 or more years would become Retention bonus.All current bonuses of 2 or more years would become Retention bonus.

• Incentive and Retention pays still require written agreements to remain on active duty.Incentive and Retention pays still require written agreements to remain on active duty.

• Can be paid incentive, or retention, or both.Can be paid incentive, or retention, or both.

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Board Certification InformationBoard Certification Information

Reimbursement for travel, lodging, per diem, and board Reimbursement for travel, lodging, per diem, and board expenses.expenses.

Points of Contact:Points of Contact:

• Medical Corps: Mr. Bill Robnison (301)319-8027 Medical Corps: Mr. Bill Robnison (301)319-8027 william.robinson@med.navy.milwilliam.robinson@med.navy.mil

• Dental Corps: CAPT Andrew Peters (301)319-4509 Dental Corps: CAPT Andrew Peters (301)319-4509 andrew.peters@med.navy.milandrew.peters@med.navy.mil

• Nurse Corps:Nurse Corps: CAPT Karen Biggs (301)295-5773 CAPT Karen Biggs (301)295-5773 karen.biggs@med.navy.milkaren.biggs@med.navy.mil

• Medical Service Corps: LCDR Patricia Miller (301)295-5777 Medical Service Corps: LCDR Patricia Miller (301)295-5777 patricia.miller2@med.navy.milpatricia.miller2@med.navy.mil

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RESERVE OFFICERSRESERVE OFFICERS

Reserve Officers recalled or mobilized could be eligible Reserve Officers recalled or mobilized could be eligible for special pays the same as active duty counterparts for special pays the same as active duty counterparts provided recall or mobilization is for more than 30 days provided recall or mobilization is for more than 30 days and not for training. Not eligible for Medical or Dental and not for training. Not eligible for Medical or Dental Multiyear special paysMultiyear special pays

Reserve Officers on ADSW could be eligible, but ADSW Reserve Officers on ADSW could be eligible, but ADSW cannot be for training and must be for more than 30 cannot be for training and must be for more than 30 days.days.

Reserve special pays for mobilized reserves is paid on Reserve special pays for mobilized reserves is paid on monthly basis vice lump sum.monthly basis vice lump sum.

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CO’s ResponsibilitiesCO’s Responsibilities

Verify privileges and eligibility Ensure Special Pay requests processed IAW OPNAVINST 7220.17

and changes. Ensure all Special Pay requests are:

- Endorsed within 30 days of member’s effective date.

- After 30 days considered a retroactive request; provide explanation for delay in endorsement. Delay must be clearly justifiable not due to member’s own decisions or failure to submit.

Recommend MSP (command endorsement) Terminate or Deny Special Pays

- ASP, ISP, make recommendations on MSP/DOMRB/BCP

- Reasons:

adverse actions, NJP, loss of privileges,

inadequate performance, military/professional

*Cannot deny or terminate based on PFA non compliance alone

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Special Pays POCSpecial Pays POCSpecial Pays Program Manager:

Mr. Bill Marin (301) 295-2073william.marin@med.navy.mil DSN 295-2073

Asst. Program Manager:Ms. Karen Gaston (301) 295-9946 karen.gaston@med.navy.mil DSN 295-9946

If your last name begins with:A-G Ms. Lula Charboneau (301) 295-2050

lula.charboneau@med.navy.mil DSN 295-2050

H-O HM2 Shawn Haney (301) 295-2051 shawn.haney2@med.navy.mil DSN 295-2051

P-Z Ms. Janelle Osborne (301) 295-3154janelle.osborne@med.navy.mil DSN 295-3154

FAX NUMBER (301) 319-0029DSN 285-0029

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?