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Section 11 of the same Act shall now read as follows:
"SEC. 11. Excluded Personal Health Services.- The benefits granted under this Act shall not cover expenses for the services enumerated hereunder except when the Corporation, after actuarial studies, recommends their inclusion subject to the approval of the Board:
(a) non-prescription drugs and devices;
(b) alcohol abuse or dependency treatment;
(c) cosmetic surgery;
(d) optometric services;
(e) fifth and subsequent normal obstetrical deliveries; and
(f) cost-ineffective procedures, which shall be defined by the Corporation.
Provided, That, such actuarial studies must be done within a period of three (3) years, and then periodically reviewed, to determine the financial sustainability of including the foregoing personal health services in the benefit package provided for under Section 10 of this Act."
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