May 7, 2019 • Page 8 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com SD Guard Promotes Oster Public Comment Open On Proposed Essential To Brigadier General Health Benefits RAPID CITY, S.D. - The things have to line up to South Dakota Army Naget these opportunities, tional Guard promoted Mi- and when they do you just chael Oster, of Rapid City, hope to be qualified and to the rank of brigadier ready to go." general during a ceremony "I could not be more at Joint Force Headquarexcited about this, and I'm ters on Camp Rapid, April absolutely honored by the 30. privilege to serve in such With the promotion an important capacity for will come a new duty assuch an amazing organizasignment as the assistant tion," Oster added. adjutant general of the Guest speaker Maj. South Dakota Army Nation- Gen. Tim Reisch, adjutant al Guard. Oster will take general for the SDNG, responsibility from Brig. expressed his confidence Gen. Tom Croymans, who in Oster to maintain the rewill retire after 43 years of lationships and readiness military service. Oster's for South Dakota. official appointment to the "Leaders, especially position will take place at at the general officer a later date. level, are chosen based on Oster will be responpotential not on achievesible to the South Dakota ments," said Reisch. National Guard's adjutant "General Oster is a great general for strategic planleader and will serve the ning, strength manageSouth Dakota National ment, troop readiness Guard well." and mobilization support Oster outlined many of the state's more than goals that he has after as3,100 Army National Guard suming his new position. Soldiers. "One of my goals is to "Promotions at this re-establish effective use level are more about the of mission command re-espeople and opportunities tablishing mutual trust, alIntermediate you have had on your waySudoku Puzzles by KrazyDad levels lowing leaders at all here," said Oster. "So many the ability to take prudent risk, exercise disciplined initiative and command at the appropriate level," said Oster. "Clearly we will continue to focus on readiness, and I believe by creating clear objectives, setting the expectation of excellence." Oster is looking forward to the many challenges and opportunities that come with this promotion and his position of assistant adjutant general. "Knowing that you serve each and every Soldier in the Army National Guard is an amazing responsibility," said Oster. "I am excited to take that on and work as an advocate to ensure our Soldiers, their families, and their employers have what they all need to continue to level of excellence that has become the standard in our organization. "The Soldiers of the South Dakota Army National Guard have my trust, loyalty and complete commitment to them," continued Oster. "I will spend every day in this position earning the same from them." Oster began his military service in 1986 enlisting as a combat wire installer with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery in Mitchell. He received his commission through the Officer Candidate School program in 1990. He earned his Bachelors and Master of Science degrees from South Dakota State University and is a graduate of the U.S. Army War College. Oster has served at nearly every staff level and command position throughout his career. Oster has commanded the 665th Maintenance Company, 727th Transportation Company, Recruiting and Retention Battalion the 152nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and the 109th Regional Support Group. Oster has also completed two tours of duty: one to Iraq in 2004-2005 with the Rapid Fielding Initiative, and his second tour to Afghanistan with the 152nd CSSB in 2013. Benchmark Design PIERRE, S.D. – State Division of Insurance Director Larry Deiter invites the public to comment on the proposed Essential Health Benefits (EHB) benchmark design for plan year 2021. The public comment period will run from April 29, 2019, through May 15, 2019. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires a designated EHB benchmark plan for each state. This plan design acts as a baseline for all ACA-compliant individual or small group health coverage offered in that state. South Dakota’s current EHB benchmark plan was determined through the federal process established by the Department of Health and Human Services/Centers for Medicare & Medicaid. It has been in place since 2014. Federal regulations issued in 2019 allow states greater flexibility for plan design if a state chooses to update its EHB benchmark plan starting with plan year 2020 and beyond. "States are now able to propose changes to ensure the availability of adequate plan benefits for consumers," said Director Deiter. “This will help strengthen the comprehensive healthcare coverage market in our state.” Any changes proposed by South Dakota for its EHB benchmark plan are subject to federal review and must comply with established federal guidelines and parameters. Additional information on the proposed South Dakota EHB benchmark set of benefits is available at dlr. sd.gov/insurance. Public comments must be in written form and can be submitted by mail to the Division of Insurance, 124 S. Euclid Ave., 2nd Floor, Pierre, SD 57501, online via the Division’s website under “Provide Public Comment” or by fax to 605-773-5369. 4 State7 Historical Society Election Winners Announced 1 2 Sudoku #6 1 8 3 PIERRE, S.D. – Winners of the annual South Dakota 1 3 9 State Historical Society5 board of trustees election were announced by Society Director Jay D. 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