Policy lags arise because government actions are not instantaneous. The use of any stabilization policy encounters time lags between the onset of an economic problem, such as a business-cycle contraction or the onset of inflation, and the full impact of the policy designed to correct the problem.
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Formal enrollment in TRICARE Prime is required within 60 days. If a TRICARE Prime request is received by Health Net Federal Services, LLC (HNFS) within 60 days from the date of birth or adoption, the child is considered TRICARE Prime from on the first of the month following the date of birth or adoption.