Identification (ID) Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, Their Dependents, and Other Eligible Individuals, 74874-74916 [2016-24871]

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 208 (Thursday, October 27, 2016)]
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32 CFR Part 161





Identification (ID) Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, Their 
Dependents, and Other Eligible Individuals; Interim Final Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

32 CFR Part 161

[Docket ID: DoD-2015-OS-0069]
RIN 0790-AJ37


Identification (ID) Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, 
Their Dependents, and Other Eligible Individuals

AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and 
Readiness, DoD.

ACTION: Interim final rule; amendment.

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SUMMARY: This rule amends an interim rule published on January 6, 2014 
which provided procedures for DoD ID cards. These cards are issued to 
uniformed service members, their dependents, and other eligible 
individuals and are used as proof of identity and DoD affiliation as 
well as to facilitate the extension of DoD benefits. The previous rule 
extended benefits to all eligible dependents of Uniformed Service 
members and eligible DoD civilians. DoD is proposing further amendments 
to its ID card policy to include ID card eligibility documentation 
requirements incorporating guidance addressing the modification of 
gender in a record for transgender retirees and family members who have 
completed their gender transition. The rule also aligns the CFR to 
match revised contents of various DoD policy issuances and NIST Federal 
Information Processing Standards.

DATES: This rule is effective on October 27, 2016. Comments must be 
received by December 27, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and/or 
RIN number and title, by any of the following methods:
     Federal Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Deputy Chief 
Management Officer, Directorate of Oversight and Compliance, 4800 Mark 
Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and docket number or Regulatory Information Number (RIN) for this 
Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other 
submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions 
available for public viewing on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any 
personal identifiers or contact information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Eves at 571-372-1956; email: 
robert.c.eves.civ@mail.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Changes Since the Last Interim Rule

    The amendments DoD is proposing would:
    a. Ensure the issuance of ID cards and extension of benefits to all 
eligible dependents of Uniformed Service members and eligible DoD 
civilians is implemented across the DoD.
    b. Align policy for the implementation of Homeland Security 
Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 within DoD with the most current 
version of FIPS 201-2. ``Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of 
Federal Employees and Contractors'' (available at https://dx.doi.org/10.6028/NIST.FIPS.201-2).
    c. Align the benefits for commissary; exchange; and, morale, 
welfare, and recreation (MWR) in subpart C with the current versions of 
the following:
     DoD Instruction 1015.10, ``Military Morale, Welfare, and 
Recreation (MWR) Programs'' (available at https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/101510p.pdf,
     DoD Instruction 1330.17, ``Armed Services Commissary 
Operations''; (available at https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/133017p.pdf), and
     DoD Instruction 1330.21, ``Armed Services Exchange 
Regulations.'' (available at https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/133021p.pdf).
    d. Provide procedures and defines acceptable documentation for 
enrollment and eligibility verification, as necessary, for DoD ID card 
issuance as described in DoD Manual 1000.13 Volume 3 which identifies:
     The eligibility documentation requirements for all DoD ID 
card eligible populations, and
     Documentation requirements for the correction of Defense 
Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) records, to include 
changing one's gender in DEERS.
    All revisions to this rule will be reported in future updates to 
DoD's retrospective plan under Executive Order 13563 as completed in 
August 2011. DoD's full plan can be accessed at: https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=DOD-2011-OS-0036.

Authority for This Regulatory Action

    Authorities for this rule include Title 5, Section 5703 and Title 
10 U.S.C., Sections 1044a, 1061-1064, 1072-1074, 1074a-1074c, 1076, 
1076a, 1077, 1095 (k) (2), 1408(H), and chapter 1223 authorize members 
of the Uniformed Services (active duty, Reserve, or retired members) 
and their spouses and dependents certain benefits and privileges. Title 
18, Sections 499, 506, 509, 701, and 1001 address penalties, fines and 
imprisonment for unauthorized reproduction of ID cards. The DoD ID 
cards authorize eligible individuals (to include specific categories of 
civilians and contractors) certain benefits and privileges to include 
health care; use of commissary; exchange; and morale, welfare, and 
recreation facilities.

Costs and Benefits of This Regulatory Action

    The public will not incur any costs from the amendments DoD is 
proposing. The amendments benefit the Department and the public by 
strengthening the identity proofing requirements for ID card issuance. 
The amendments also benefit members of the public by ensuring that 
those eligible for DoD benefits will be issued an ID card conveying 
those benefits in a timely manner, and retirees, dependents and 
contractors have the ability to have their gender marker in DEERS 
reflect their gender identity.

Justification To Issue an Interim Final Rule

    A void currently exists in DoD's policy with respect to the 
documentation required to establish eligibility for benefits extended 
by Title 10 United States Code in terms of the information required to 
change a record. The addition of Subpart D in this regulation fills 
that void by providing specific policy guidance addressing the 
modification of gender in a record for transgender uniformed service 
retirees and family members following completion of a gender 
transition. Immediate implementation of this rule eliminates confusion 
for those seeking enrollment and benefit eligibility while clarifying 
documentation requirements necessary to update a record to accurately 
reflect an individual's personal information.
    In addition, the revised Commissary, Exchange, and Morale, Welfare 
and Recreation policy issuances provide additional clarity concerning 
who is eligible to receive their respective benefits and the 
circumstances under which they are eligible for those benefits. The 
revision to the benefits tables in Subpart C capture the changes to the 
updated benefits policy issuances and correct previously identified 
discrepancies, ensuring that those who

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are eligible for these benefits are provided timely access to those 
benefits.
    Finally, the revision to the most current version of the Department 
of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology FIPS PUB 
201-2 released August 2013 are incorporated into these amendments. FIPS 
PUB 201-2 mandates changes to the acceptable forms of identification 
for the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) identity proofing and 
registration requirements, providing lists of acceptable primary and 
secondary identity source documents. These revisions ensures DoD policy 
is compliant with the current Federal standard for identity proofing 
and registration requirements, the required identity source documents 
are provided by the ID card applicant during the actual ID card 
issuance process, and provide additional assurance that the individual 
receiving an ID card has been positively identified. DoD issues 
approximately five million ID cards each year to military members, 
civilian employees, contractors, foreign nationals, and where 
applicable, family members. The Department believes portions of this 
rule relate to ``agency management or personnel'' and those portions 
are exempt under sec. 553(a)(2) from all requirements of sec. 533. 
However, the Department also believes there are significant portions of 
the rule that relate to members of the public that are not exempt from 
rule making. The Department prefers to submit this rule content in its 
entirety, including both required and exempt portions, to maintain the 
intent of its policy as written and avoid the potential confusion that 
separation of any exempt portions from the non-exempt portions could 
create.

Regulatory Procedures

Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review'' and Executive 
Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review''

    It has been determined that 32 CFR part 161 is a significant 
regulatory action as it does raise novel legal or policy issues arising 
out of legal mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles 
set forth in these Executive Orders.
    However, 32 CFR part 161 does not:
    (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or 
adversely affect in a material way the economy; a section of the 
economy; productivity; competition; jobs; the environment; public 
health or safety; or State, local, or tribal governments or 
communities;
    (2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an 
action taken or planned by another Agency;
    (3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, 
user fees, or loan programs, or the rights and obligations of 
recipients thereof.

2 U.S.C. Ch. 25, ``Unfunded Mandates Reform Act''

    Section 202 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) (2 
U.S.C. 1532) requires agencies assess anticipated costs and benefits 
before issuing any rule whose mandates require spending in any 1 year 
of $100 million in 1995 dollars, updated annually for inflation. In 
2014, that threshold is approximately $141 million. This rule will not 
mandate any requirements for State, local, or tribal governments, nor 
will it affect private sector costs.

Public Law 96-354, ``Regulatory Flexibility Act'' (5 U.S.C. Ch. 6)

    The Department of Defense certifies that this interim final rule is 
not subject to the Regulatory Flexibility Act because it would not, if 
promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number 
of small entities. Therefore, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, as 
amended, does not require us to prepare a regulatory flexibility 
analysis.

Public Law 96-511, ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)

    This rule does impose reporting or recordkeeping requirements under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. These reporting requirements have 
been approved by the Office of Management and Budget and assigned OMB 
Control Number 0704-0415, ``Application for Department of Defense 
Common Access Card--DEERS Enrollment.''

Executive Order 13132, ``Federalism''

    Executive Order 13132 establishes certain requirements that an 
agency must meet when it promulgates a proposed rule (and subsequent 
final rule) that imposes substantial direct requirement costs on State 
and local governments, preempts State law, or otherwise has Federalism 
implications. This interim final rule will not have a substantial 
effect on State and local governments.

List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 161

    Administrative practice and procedure, Armed forces, Military 
personnel, National defense, Privacy, Security measures.

    Accordingly, 32 CFR part 161 is amended as follows:

PART 161--IDENTIFICATION (ID) CARDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED 
SERVICES, THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS

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1. The authority citation for 32 CFR part 161 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 10 U.S.C. 1061-1064, 1072-1074, 1074a-1074c, 1076, 
1076a, 1077, and 1095(k)(2), and 18 U.S.C. 499, 506, 509, 701, and 
1001; 5 U.S.C. 5703, 10 U.S.C. 1408(h), 10 U.S.C. 1044a, 10 U.S.C. 
chapter 1223.

Subpart A--Identification (ID) Cards for Members of the Uniformed 
Services, Their Dependents, and Other Eligible Individuals

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2. Amend Sec.  161.1 by:
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a. Removing ``their dependents and other eligible individuals'' and 
adding in its place ``their dependents, DoD civilian employees, and 
other eligible individuals'' in paragraph (a).
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b. Adding paragraph (d).
    The addition reads as follows:


Sec.  161.1  Purpose.

* * * * *
    (d) Provides procedures and defines acceptable documentation for 
enrollment and eligibility verification, as necessary, for DoD ID card 
issuance and as described in DoD Instruction 1000.13 and subparts B and 
C of this part.

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3. Amend Sec.  161.3 by:
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a. Adding in alphabetical order the definitions of ``Abused 
dependent,'' ``Annulment decree,'' ``Certificate of live birth,'' 
``Dissolution decree,'' ``Divorce decree,'' ``Federal employee,'' 
``Federally controlled information systems,'' ``Financial dependency 
determination,'' ``Full-time student,'' ``Intergovernmental Personnel 
Act personnel,'' ``Invitational travel order,'' ``Letter of 
authorization,'' ``Letter from a school registrar,'' ``Marriage 
certificate,'' ``Medical sufficiency statement,'' ``Notarization,'' 
``Placement agreement,'' ``Stepchild,'' ``Surviving dependent,'' 
``United States,'' ``U.S. territories and possessions,'' ``VA rating 
determination letter,'' and ``Voluntary acknowledgement of paternity.''
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b. Revising the definitions of ``Certified document,'' ``Child,'' 
``Cross-servicing,'' ``Foreign affiliate,'' ``Placement agency 
(recognized by the Secretary of Defense),'' ``Pre-adoptive child,'' 
``Privileges,'' ``Sponsor,'' ``Spouse,'' ``Unmarried,'' 
``Unremarried,'' ``Ward,'' ``Widow,'' and ``Widower.''
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c. Removing the definitions ``ID card sponsor'' and ``Intergovernmental 
Personnel Act (IPA) employees.''

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d. Designating the definition of ``Individual Ready Reserve'' in 
alphabetical order in the list of definitions.
    The additions and revisions read as follows:


Sec.  161.3  Definitions.

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    Abused dependent. Dependents of active duty uniformed service 
members:
    (1) Entitled to retired pay based on 20 or more years of service 
who, on or after October 23, 1992, while a member, are eligible to 
receive retired pay terminated as a result of misconduct involving the 
abuse of the spouse or dependent child pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1408(h); 
or
    (2) Not entitled to retired pay, who have received a dishonorable 
or bad-conduct discharge, dismissal from a uniformed service as a 
result of a court martial conviction for an offense involving physical 
or emotional abuse of a spouse or child, or were administratively 
discharged as a result of such an offense, separated on or after 
November 30, 1993.
* * * * *
    Annulment decree. An order or other appropriate document from a 
court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory 
or possession) that grants an annulment of a marriage.
* * * * *
    Certificate of live birth. A certificate authenticated by an 
attending physician or other responsible person from a U.S. hospital or 
a military treatment facility showing the name of at least one parent.
* * * * *
    Certified document. A document that is certified as a true original 
and:
    (1) Conveys the appropriate seal or markings of the issuer;
    (2) Has a means to validate the authenticity of the document by a 
reference or source number;
    (3) Is a notarized legal document or other document approved by a 
Judge Advocate, other members of the armed forces designated by law and 
regulations to have the powers set forth in 10 U.S.C 1044a, or other 
eligible persons in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1044a; or
    (4) Has the appropriate certificate of authentication by a U.S. 
Consular Officer in the foreign country of issuance which attests to 
the authenticity of the signature and seal.
* * * * *
    Child. A legitimate child, illegitimate child, stepchild, or 
adopted child of the sponsor, who is younger than 21 years of age. If 
21 or older, the child may remain eligible if the child is:
    (1) 21 or 22 years old and enrolled in a full-time course of higher 
learning;
    (2) 21 or older but incapable of self-support because of a mental 
or physical incapacity that existed before the 21st birthday; or
    (3) 21 or 22 years old and was enrolled full-time in an accredited 
institution of higher learning but became incapable of self-support 
because of a mental or physical condition while a full-time student.
* * * * *
    Cross-servicing. Agreement amongst all uniformed services to assist 
Service members, regardless of the Service member's responsible 
uniformed service, and their dependents, for all ID card or benefits-
related matters, when appropriate and not restricted by subpart B of 
this part.
* * * * *
    Dissolution decree. An order or other appropriate document from a 
court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory 
or possession) that grants dissolution of a marriage.
    Divorce decree. An order or other appropriate document from a court 
of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or 
possession) that grants termination of a marriage.
* * * * *
    Federal employee. Defined in 5 U.S.C. 2105.
    Federally controlled information systems. (1) An information 
technology system (or information system), as defined by the Federal 
Information Security Management Act of 2002 (44 U.S.C. 3502(8)).
    (2) Information systems used or operated by an agency or by a 
contractor of an agency or other organization on behalf of an agency 
(44 U.S.C. 3544(a)(1)(A)).
* * * * *
    Financial dependency determination. Service-level process used to 
determine whether the financial dependency of a dependent on a sponsor 
meets the requirement for benefits eligibility.
    Foreign affiliate. A foreign national, including foreign civilian, 
foreign contractor, or foreign uniformed services personnel, who is 
sponsored by their government in accordance with DoD Directive 5230.20, 
``Visits and Assignments of Foreign Nationals'' (available at https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/523020p.pdf) through an official 
visit, assignment, temporary duty, school, training, policy board, or 
other defined agreement to work or reside on a DoD facility, or require 
access to DoD networks on-site or remotely.
* * * * *
    Full-time student. A child who has not attained the age of 23, who 
is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher 
learning approved by the administering Secretary and is, or was at the 
time of the member's or former member's death, dependent on the member 
or former member for more than 50 percent of the child's support.
* * * * *
    Intergovernmental Personnel Act personnel. Employees covered by 
Public Law 91-648, ``Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970.'' The 
Intergovernmental Personnel Act mobility program provides temporary 
assignment of personnel between the Federal Government and State and 
local governments, colleges and universities, tribal governments, 
federally funded research and development centers, and other eligible 
organizations.
* * * * *
    Invitational travel order (ITO). The document authorizing travel by 
individuals either not employed by the government or employed in 
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5703 intermittently in the government's 
service as consultants or experts and paid on a daily basis, when 
actually employed. ITOs include the names of accompanying dependents 
who may be eligible for DoD benefits in accordance with DoD policy and 
reciprocal international agreements.
    Letter of authorization (LOA). A document generated by Synchronized 
Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) that states the intended 
length of assignment, planned use of government facilities and 
privileges, and name of the approving governmental official.
    Letter from a school registrar. A letter certifying enrollment in a 
full-time in-residence, or online course of study, leading to an 
associate degree or higher and listing an anticipated graduation date. 
Students attending two institutions less than full-time may not combine 
courses from both institutions to meet full-time student status. Most 
colleges and universities contract with third parties, such as the 
National Student Clearinghouse, to verify student enrollment. These 
third parties must comply with 20 U.S.C. 1232g and 34 CFR part 99 and 
are considered official agents of the institution for that purpose. 
Such documentation is considered equivalent to and accepted in lieu of 
a letter from the registrar's office. For graduate students, a letter 
of acceptance of enrollment signed by an authorized officer of the 
college or university is required to serve as the school letter.
    Marriage certificate. State-certified record of marriage.

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    Medical sufficiency statement. A statement from a physician from a 
military treatment facility or approved TRICARE provider used in 
conjunction with eligibility and dependency determinations. The 
statement includes a recent medical or psychiatric evaluation and 
diagnosis, a statement of illness (including the date, child's age, and 
onset of incapacity), the current treatment being rendered, the 
prognosis for recovery, and the ability to become self-supporting.
* * * * *
    Notarization. The official fraud-deterrent process that assures 
that the signatures on a document are authentic and valid. The 
signature of any such person acting as notary, together with the title 
of that person's offices, is prima facie evidence that the signature is 
genuine, that the person holds the designated title, and that the 
person is authorized to perform a notarial act. A person acting as 
notary must be impartial.
* * * * *
    Placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense). An 
authorized placement agency in the United States or U.S. territories or 
possessions that must be licensed for adoption by the State, territory, 
or possession in which the adoption procedures will be completed. In 
all other locations, a request for recognition must be approved by the 
appropriate Assistant Secretary of the Military Department concerned or 
an appropriate official who has been delegated approval authority.
    Placement agreement. An agreement between the State and the 
parent(s) placing the child in the legal custody of the parent(s). To 
establish the child as a pre-adoptive child, the placement agreement 
must include the intent to adopt.
    Pre-adoptive child. With respect to determinations of dependency 
made on or after October 5, 1994, an unmarried person who is placed in 
the home of the member or former member by a placement agency 
(recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by any other source 
authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in 
anticipation of the legal adoption of the child by the member or former 
member, and:
    (1) Has not attained the age of 21; or
    (2) Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time 
course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the 
administering Secretary and is, or was at the time of the member's or 
former member's death, in fact dependent on the member or former member 
for over one-half of the child's support; or
    (3) Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical 
incapacity that occurs while a dependent of a member or former member 
and is, or was at the time of the member's or former member's death, in 
fact dependent on the member or former member for over one-half of the 
child's support.
    Privileges. Benefits or advantages allowed based on position, 
authority, relationship, or status and which may be removed by proper 
authority. Privileges are not necessarily ``rights'' specifically 
granted by law.
* * * * *
    Sponsor. The person affiliated to the DoD, uniformed service, or 
other Federal agency who is delegated the responsibility for verifying 
and authorizing an applicant's need for an ID card. This term also 
refers to the prime beneficiary who derives eligibility based on 
individual status rather than dependence upon or relationship to 
another person. This beneficiary receives benefits based on the 
beneficiary's direct affiliation to the DoD or other unformed service.
    Spouse. A person legally married to a current, former, or retired 
uniformed service member, eligible civilian employee, or other eligible 
individual in accordance with subpart C of this part, regardless of 
gender or State of residence.
* * * * *
    Stepchild. A natural or adopted child of a spouse of a sponsor and 
who qualifies as a child.
    Surviving dependent. The dependent of a member who died while on 
active duty under orders that specified a period of more than 30 days, 
or a member who died while in a retired with-pay status.
* * * * *
    United States. The 50 United States and the District of Columbia.
    Unmarried. A widow or widower who remarried and whose remarriage 
ended by death or divorce, or a former spouse of a sponsor whose 
subsequent remarriage ended by death or divorce.
    Unremarried. A widow or widower who has never remarried, or a 
former spouse whose only remarriage was to the same military sponsor. 
Periods of marriage in this case may be combined to document 
eligibility for former spouse benefits.
    U.S. territories and possessions. Puerto Rico, American Samoa, 
Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. 
Virgin Islands.
    VA rating determination letter. A letter from the appropriate VA 
authorities that establishes that the uniformed service member has been 
rated as 100 percent disabled or incapable of pursuing substantially 
gainful employment by the VA.
* * * * *
    Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity. A document recognized by 
relevant and applicable State law as establishing legal paternity. Such 
documents must be certified as a ``true copy'' by the appropriate state 
office.
    Ward. An unmarried person who is placed in the legal custody of the 
member or former member as a result of an order of a court of competent 
jurisdiction in the United States (or a U.S. territory or possession) 
for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; is dependent on the 
member or former member for more than 50 percent of the person's 
support; resides with the member or former member unless separated by 
the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as 
a result of disability or incapacitation or under such other 
circumstances as the administering Secretary may by regulation 
prescribe; is not a dependent of a member or a former member under 10 
U.S.C. 1072(2); and either:
    (1) Has not attained the age of 21;
    (2) Has not attained the age of 23 and is enrolled in a full-time 
course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the 
administering Secretary; or
    (3) Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical 
incapacity that occurred while the person was considered a dependent of 
the member or former member.
    Widow. The female spouse of a deceased member of the uniformed 
Services.
    Widower. The male spouse of a deceased member of the uniformed 
Services.


Sec.  161.4  [Amended]

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4. Amend Sec.  161.4 by:
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a. Removing ``their dependents, and other eligible individuals'' and 
adding in its place ``their dependents, DoD civilian employees, and 
other eligible individuals'' in paragraph (a).
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b. Removing ``DoD Directive 1000.25'' and adding in its place ``DoD 
Instruction 1000.25'' in paragraph (c).
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c. In paragraph (e):
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i. Removing ``FIPS Publication 201-1'' and adding in its place ``FIPS 
Publication 201-2.''
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ii. Removing ``(available at https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/fips/fips201-1/FIPS-201-1-chng1.pdf)'' and adding in

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its place ``(available at https://dx.doi.org/10.6028/NIST.FIPS.201-2).''


Sec.  161.5  [Amended]

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5. Amend Sec.  161.5 by:
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a. Removing ``DoD Directive 1000.25'' and adding in its place ``DoD 
Instruction 1000.25'' in paragraphs (a)(3) and (4).
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b. Removing ``FIPS Publication 201-1'' and adding in its place ``FIPS 
Publication 201-2'' in paragraph (a)(7).
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c. In paragraph (d):
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i. Adding in ``and in addition to the responsibilities in paragraph (h) 
of this section,'' immediately following ``control of the USD(P&R).''
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ii. Removing ``DoD Directive 1000.25'' and adding in its place ``DoD 
Instruction 1000.25.''
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d. Adding paragraphs (d)(7) and (8).
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e. Removing ``The Heads of the DoD Components, the Director, USPHS, and 
the NOAA Administrator,'' and adding in its place ``The OSD and DoD 
Component heads other than the Secretaries of the Military 
Departments,'' in paragraph (h).
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f. Adding paragraphs (h)(12) and (13) and (i)(3) and (4).
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g. Removing ``Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-
1'' and adding in its place ``FIPS Publication 201-2'' in paragraph 
(h)(8).
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h. Removing ``Director, USPHS;'' and adding in its place ``Director, 
Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness, USPHS;'' in 
paragraph (i).
    The additions read as follows:


Sec.  161.5  Responsibilities.

    (d) * * *
    (7) Determines and maintains a list of forms of documentation that 
are acceptable for the purpose of eligibility verification, in 
accordance with applicable law.
    (8) Through the Director, Defense Manpower Data Center:
    (i) Provides and maintains training on the examination and 
inspection of documentation for the purpose of eligibility verification 
for DEERS enrollment, record management, and ID card issuance.
    (ii) Supports and maintains the development of automated data feeds 
to DEERS that serve as authoritative eligibility sources for applicable 
DoD ID card-eligible personnel.
    (iii) Supports and maintains the development of the Real-time 
Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) as the application 
used to incorporate and collect eligibility documentation.
* * * * *
    (h) * * *
    (12) Comply with the provisions of this part and provide timely and 
accurate support to the provisions of this part.
    (13) Ensure that the policies and procedures in subpart D of this 
part are implemented to protect the privacy of individuals in the 
collection, use, maintenance, and dissemination of personally 
identifiable information, in accordance with 32 CFR part 310.
    (i) * * *
    (3) Coordinate with the Director, DoDHRA, through the Joint 
Uniformed Services Personnel Advisory Committee, to determine if the 
list of acceptable eligibility documentation needs to be amended to add 
new documents or remove outdated documents.
    (4) Ensure that the policies and procedures in this subpart are 
implemented to protect the privacy of individuals in the collection, 
use, maintenance, and dissemination of personally identifiable 
information, in accordance with 32 CFR part 310.


Sec.  161.6  [Amended]

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6. Amend Sec.  161.6 by:
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a. Removing ``FIPS Publication 201-1'' and adding in its place ``FIPS 
Publication 201-2'' in paragraph (a).
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b. In paragraph (a)(3):
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i. Removing ``A background investigation is required'' and adding in 
its place ``Background investigation is required'' in the first 
sentence.
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ii. Removing ``FIPS Publication 201-1'' and adding in its place ``FIPS 
Publication 201-2'' in both places it appears.
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c. Removing ``FIPS Publication 201-1'' and adding in its place ``FIPS 
Publication 201-2'' in paragraph (c).
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d. Removing ``FIPS Publication 201-1'' and adding in its place ``FIPS 
Publication 201-2'' in paragraph (c)(1)(iii).
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e. Removing ``FIPS Publication 201-1'' and adding in its place ``FIPS 
Publication 201-2'' in paragraph (c)(1)(iv).
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f. Removing ``FIPS Publication 201-1'' and adding in its place ``FIPS 
Publication 201-2'' in paragraph (c)(1)(v).
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g. Removing ``DoD Directive 1000.25'' and adding in its place ``DoD 
Instruction 1000.25'' in paragraph (c)(3)(i).
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h. Removing ``FIPS Publication 201-1'' and adding in its place ``FIPS 
Publication 201-2'' in paragraph (c)(3)(ii).

Subpart B--DoD Identification (ID) Cards: ID Card Life-Cycle

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7. Amend Sec.  161.7 by:
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a. Revising the first sentence and the last sentence in paragraph (c) 
introductory text.
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b. Removing ``comply with the FIPS Publication 201-1 before a CAC is 
authorized for issuance'' and adding in its place ``comply with the DoD 
Instruction 5200.46 and FIPS Publication 201-2 before a CAC is 
authorized for issuance'' in paragraph (c)(1).
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c. Revising paragraph (c)(2) and paragraph (c)(3) introductory text.
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d. Revising paragraph (d)(1) introductory text.
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e. Removing ``from the Form I-9 required for ID card issuance'' and 
adding in its place ``from the FIPS Publication 201-2 PIV Identity 
Proofing and Registration Requirements required for ID card issuance'' 
in paragraph (d)(1)(ii).
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f. Removing ``DoD Directive 1000.25'' and adding in its place ``DoD 
Instruction 1000.25'' in paragraph (d)(4).
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g. Adding a paragraph heading for paragraph (e)(2)(i).
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h. Removing ``DD Form 1173, ``United States Uniformed Services ID and 
Privilege Card,'' or'' in paragraph (e)(2)(i)(A).
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i. Revising paragraph (e)(2)(ii).
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j. Revising paragraphs (b)(1) introductory text, (c)(1), (d)(1), and 
(e)(1) in appendix 1 to Sec.  161.7.
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k. Removing ``FIPS Publication 201-1'' and adding in its place ``FIPS 
Publication 201-2'' in paragraph (a)(2) in appendix 2 to Sec.  161.7.
    The revisions and additions read as follows:


Sec.  161.7  ID card life-cycle procedures.

* * * * *
    (c) Background Investigation. In accordance with this subpart and 
DoDI 5200.46, ``DoD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing 
the Common Access Card (CAC)'' (available at: https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/520046p.pdf), a background investigation is 
required for those individuals eligible for a CAC. * * * Sponsored CAC 
applicants shall not be issued a CAC without the required background 
investigation stipulated in DoDI 5200.46 and FIPS Publication 201-2.
* * * * *
    (2) Issuance of a CAC requires, at a minimum, the completion of the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check with favorable 
results and successful submission of a NACI (or investigation approved 
in Federal Investigative Standards) to the Office of Personnel 
Management (OPM). Completed background investigations for CAC issuance 
shall be adjudicated in accordance with DoD Instruction 5200.46 and 
Office of Personnel Management Memorandum, ``Final

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Credentialing Standards for Issuing Personal Identity Verification 
Cards under HSPD-12'' (available at https://www.opm.gov/investigate/resources/final_credentialing_standards.pdf).
    (3) Except for uniformed services members, special considerations 
for conducting background investigations of non-U.S. nationals are 
addressed in DoD Instruction 5200.46. Non-U.S. person CAC applicants 
that do not meet the criteria to complete a NACI (e.g., U.S. residency 
requirements), must meet one of the criteria in paragraph (c)(3)(i) or 
(ii) of this section prior to CAC issuance. CACs issued to these non-
U.S. persons shall display a blue stripe as described in appendix 2 of 
this section. Procedures for the acceptance of this CAC shall be in 
accordance with DoD Instruction 5200.46 and Office of Personnel 
Management Memorandum, ``Final Credentialing Standards for Issuing 
Personal Identity Verification Cards under HSPD-12.'' The specific 
background investigation conducted on the non-U.S. person may vary 
based on governing international agreements. Non-U.S. persons must:
* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (1) Identity documents. Applicants for initial ID card issuance 
shall submit two identity documents in original form as proof of 
identity. A VO at a RAPIDS workstation shall inspect and verify the 
documents presented by the applicant before ID card issuance. The 
identity documents must come from the list of acceptable primary and 
secondary documents included in the FIPS Publication 201-2 PIV Identity 
Proofing and Registration Requirements, or, for non-U.S. persons, other 
sources as outlined within paragraph (d)(1)(ii) of this section. Copies 
of the identity documentation may be accepted so long as they are 
certified documents. In accordance with FIPS Publication 201-2 PIV 
Identity Proofing and Registration Requirements, the identity documents 
shall be neither expired nor cancelled. The primary identity document 
shall be a State or Federal Government-issued picture ID. The identity 
documents shall be inspected for authenticity and scanned and stored in 
the DEERS in accordance with the DMDC, ``Real-time Automated Personnel 
Identification System (RAPIDS) User Guide'' upon issuance of an ID 
card. The requirement for the primary identity document to have a photo 
cannot be waived for initial ID card issuance, consistent with 
applicable statutory requirements. Identity documentation requirements 
for renewal or re-issuance are provided in paragraph (e)(3) of this 
section. When it has been determined that a CAC applicant has purposely 
misrepresented or not provided the applicant's true identity, the case 
shall be referred by the relevant RAPIDS Service Project office (SPO) 
to the sponsoring DoD or other Uniformed Service Component 
organization. The DoD or other Uniformed Service Component organization 
concerned shall initiate an investigation or provide appeals procedures 
as appropriate. Exceptions to the identity documentation requirements 
for initial ID card issuance are provided in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) and 
(ii) of this section:
* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (i) CACs. * * *
    (ii) Non-CAC ID cards. (A) DD Form 1173, ``United States Uniformed 
Services ID and Privilege Card'' issued to dependents of DoD civilian 
employees, contractors, and other eligible personnel assigned overseas 
or deploying in support of contingency operations shall have an 
expiration date coinciding with their deployment period end date.
    (B) An indefinite DD Form 1173 will be issued to a dependent of 
retired Service members who are either 75 years of age or permanently 
incapacitated in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1060b.
    (C) All other non-CAC ID cards shall be given expiration dates in 
accordance with the guidance listed on www.cac.mil.
* * * * *

Appendix 1 to Sec.  161.7--ID Card Descriptions and Population 
Eligibility Categories

* * * * *
    (b) Armed Forces of the United States Geneva Conventions ID 
Card--(1) Description. This CAC is the primary ID card for uniformed 
services members and shall be used to identify the member's 
eligibility for benefits and privileges administered by the 
uniformed services as described in subpart C of this part. The CAC 
shall also be used to facilitate standardized, uniform access to DoD 
facilities, and installations in accordance with Directive Type 
Memorandum 09-012, ``Interim Policy Guidance for DoD Physical Access 
Control'' (available at: https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/DTM-09-012.pdf) and DoD 5200.08-R, ``Physical Security 
Program,'' and to computer systems in accordance with DoD 
Instruction 8520.02, ``Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Public 
Key (PK) Enabling,'' (available at: https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/852002p.pdf).
* * * * *
    (c) U.S. DoD or Uniformed Services ID Card--(1) Description. 
This CAC is the primary ID card for eligible civilian employees, 
contractors, and foreign national affiliates and shall be used to 
facilitate standardized, uniform access to DoD facilities, and 
installations in accordance with Directive Type Memorandum 09-012, 
``Interim Policy Guidance for DoD Physical Access Control'' and DoD 
5200.08-R, ``Physical Security Program,'' and computer systems in 
accordance with DoD Instruction 8520.02, ``Public Key Infrastructure 
(PKI) and Public Key (PK) Enabling.''
* * * * *
    (d) U.S. DoD or Uniformed Services ID and Privilege Card--(1) 
Description. This CAC is the primary ID card for civilian employees, 
contractors, and foreign national military, as well as other 
eligible individuals entitled to benefits and privileges 
administered by the uniformed services as described in subpart C of 
this part. The CAC shall be used to facilitate standardized, uniform 
access to DoD facilities, and installations in accordance with 
Directive Type Memorandum 09-012, ``Interim Policy Guidance for DoD 
Physical Access Control'' and DoD 5200.08-R, ``Physical Security 
Program,'' and computer systems in accordance with DoD Instruction 
8520.02, ``Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Public Key (PK) 
Enabling.''
* * * * *
    (e) U.S. DoD or Uniformed Service Geneva Conventions ID Card for 
Civilians Accompanying the Armed Forces--(1) Description. This CAC 
serves as the DoD and/or Uniformed Services Geneva Conventions ID 
card for civilians accompanying the uniformed services and shall be 
used to facilitate standardized, uniform access to DoD facilities, 
and installations in accordance with Directive Type Memorandum 09-
012, ``Interim Policy Guidance for DoD Physical Access Control'' and 
DoD 5200.08-R, ``Physical Security Program,'' and computer systems 
in accordance with DoD Instruction 8520.02, ``Public Key 
Infrastructure (PKI) and Public Key (PK) Enabling.''
* * * * *

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8. Subpart C is revised to read as follows:

Subpart C--DoD Identification (ID) Cards: Benefits for Members of 
the Uniformed Services, Their Dependents, and Other Eligible 
Individuals

Sec.
161.9 DoD benefits.
161.10 Benefits for active duty members of the uniformed services.
161.11 Benefits for National Guard and Reserve members of the 
uniformed services.
161.12 Benefits for former uniformed services members.
161.13 Benefits for retired members of the uniformed services.
161.14 Benefits for MOH recipients.
161.15 Benefits for Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
161.16 Benefits for transitional health care members and dependents.
161.17 Benefits for surviving dependents.

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161.18 Benefits for abused dependents.
161.19 Benefits for former spouses.
161.20 Benefits for civilian personnel.
161.21 Benefits for retired civilian personnel.
161.22 Benefits for foreign affiliates.


Sec.  161.9  DoD benefits.

    The benefits population is defined by roles. There are roles that 
have a direct affiliation with the DoD, such as an active duty Service 
member, or those that have an association to someone who is affiliated, 
such as the spouse of an active duty member. This section reflects 
benefit eligibility established by law and associated DoD policy, and 
addresses the roles that receive benefits. These benefits can include 
civilian health care, direct care at an MTF, commissary, exchange, and 
MWR, which are conveyed on the authorized CAC or uniformed services ID 
card. Sections 161.10 through 161.22 identify the categories of 
eligible persons and their authorized benefits as they would be 
recorded in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System 
(DEERS).
    (a) Sections 161.10 through 161.22 reflect the eligibility of 
persons for the benefits administered by the uniformed services in 
accordance with 10 U.S.C. chapter 55 and DoD Instruction 1330.17, 
``Armed Services Commissary Operations'' (available at https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/133017p.pdf); DoD Instruction 
1330.21, ``Armed Services Exchange Regulations'' (available at https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/133021p.pdf); and DoD 
Instruction 1015.10.
    (1) Additional benefits may be authorized by DoD Instruction 
1330.17, DoD Instruction 1330.21, and DoD Instruction 1015.10, but are 
not printed on the DoD ID card; access to benefits may be facilitated 
in another manner in accordance with DoD Instruction 1330.17, DoD 
Instruction 1330.21, and DoD Instruction 1015.10.
    (2) Installation commanders may never authorize benefits beyond 
those allowed by DoD Instruction 1330.17, DoD Instruction 1330.21, and 
DoD Instruction 1015.10, but they may deny privileges indicated when 
base support facilities cannot handle the burden imposed as authorized 
by DoD Instruction 1330.17, DoD Instruction 1330.21, and DoD 
Instruction 1015.10.
    (b) A sponsor's begin date for benefit eligibility is based on the 
date the sponsor begins their affiliation with the Department.
    (c) A dependent's begin date for benefit eligibility is based on 
the date the dependent becomes associated as an eligible dependent to 
an eligible sponsor.
    (d) Guidance on benefit eligibility begin dates and ID card 
expiration dates based on benefits will be maintained at https://www.cac.mil.
    (e) Refer to the figure 1 to this subpart for abbreviations for the 
tables in this subpart.

     Figure 1 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits Table Abbreviations
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CHC...............................  civilian health care.
DC................................  direct care at MTFs.
C.................................  commissary privileges.
MWR...............................  MWR privileges.
E.................................  exchange privileges.
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Sec.  161.10  Benefits for active duty members of the uniformed 
services.

    This section describes the benefits for active duty uniformed 
services members and their eligible dependents administered by the 
uniformed services in accordance with 10 U.S.C. chapter 55. 
Descriptions of benefits for National Guard and Reserve members and 
their eligible dependents are contained in Sec.  161.11. Descriptions 
of benefits for surviving dependents of active duty uniformed services 
members are contained in Sec.  161.17.
    (a) Active duty service members. Active duty uniformed services 
members are eligible for benefits administered by the uniformed 
services as shown in Table 1 to this subpart.

                   Table 1 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Active Duty Members, Not Including National Guard or Reserve Members
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Member (Self).....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
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    (b) Dependents of active duty members. Dependents of active duty 
members are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 2 to this subpart. 
Benefits for the eligible dependents of National Guard or Reserve 
members, non-regular Service retirees not yet age 60, or members 
entitled to retired pay or who are in receipt of retired pay for non-
regular service, and non-regular Service retirees who are not in 
receipt of retired pay are identified in Sec. Sec.  161.11 through 
161.14.

                                    Table 2 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Dependents of Active Duty Members
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Spouse............................  Yes...................  Yes...................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            Yes...................  Yes...................  1.....................  1....................  1.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of record of female member,
     or illegitimate child of male
     member whose paternity has
     been judicially determined or
     voluntarily acknowledged.
    Ward..........................  3.....................  3.....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
    Pre-adoptive Child............  4.....................  4.....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  1.....................  1....................  1
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   5.....................  5.....................  6.....................  6....................  6.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  2.....................  2.....................  2....................  2.
 or Parent by Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
2. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
3. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member as a result of a court of competent
  jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and:

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a. Is dependent on the member for over 50 percent support.
b. Resides with the member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or
  incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary or Director may, by regulation, prescribe.
4. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the
  Secretary of Defense) or by another organization authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption
  by the member.
5. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a member and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.
6. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.

Sec.  161.11  Benefits For National Guard and Reserve members of the 
uniformed services.

    This section describes the benefits for National Guard and Reserve 
members of the uniformed services and their eligible dependents. 
Benefits for members of the Retired Reserve and their eligible 
dependents are described in Sec.  161.13. Benefits for surviving 
dependents of deceased National Guard and Reserve members are described 
in Sec.  161.17.
    (a) National Guard and Reserve members. National Guard and Reserve 
members are eligible for benefits based on being ordered to periods of 
active duty or full-time National Guard duty or active status in the 
SelRes, including Ready Reserve and Standby Reserve and participation 
in the Reserve Officer Training Corps.

                Table 3 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for National Guard and Reserve Members Not on Active Duty Greater Than 30 Days
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Member (Self).....................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
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            Table 4 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for National Guard and Reserve Members on Active Duty for Periods Greater Than 30 Days
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Member (Self).....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
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Notes:
1. This includes reported periods of early identification of Service members in support of a contingency operation in accordance with DoD Instruction
  7730.54, ``Reserve Components Common Personnel Data System (RCCPDS)'' (available at https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/773054p.pdf).

    (b) Dependents of National Guard or Reserve members. Dependents of 
National Guard or Reserve members are eligible for benefits as shown in 
Table 5 to this subpart.

                             Table 5 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Dependents of National Guard or Reserve Members
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Spouse............................  1.....................  1.....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            1.....................  1.....................  2.....................  2....................  2.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of record of female member,
     or illegitimate child of male
     member whose paternity has
     been judicially determined or
     voluntarily acknowledged.
    Ward..........................  1, 4..................  1, 4..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
    Pre-adoptive Child............  1, 5..................  1, 5..................  5.....................  5....................  5.
    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  2.....................  2....................  2.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   1, 6..................  1, 6..................  7.....................  7....................  7.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  1, 3..................  3.....................  3....................  3.
 or Parent by Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if the sponsor is on active duty greater than 30 days. When the order to active duty period is greater than 30 days the eligibility for CHC and
  DC for eligible dependents begins on the first day of the active duty period.
2. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent support of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
4. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member as a result of a court of competent
  jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and:
a. Is dependent on the member for over 50 percent support.
b. Resides with the member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or
  incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe.

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5. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the
  Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by
  the member.
6. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a member and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.
7. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.

Sec.  161.12  Benefits for former uniformed services members.

    This section describes the benefits for former uniformed services 
members and their eligible dependents. Former members are eligible to 
receive retired pay, at age 60, for non-regular service in accordance 
with 10 U.S.C. chapter 1223, but have been discharged from their 
respective Service or agency and maintain no military affiliation.
    (a) Former members and their eligible dependents. Former members 
and their dependents are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 6 to 
this subpart.

                                      Table 6 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Former Members and Dependents
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Former Member (Self)..............  1.....................  1.....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Lawful Spouse.....................  1.....................  2.....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            1.....................  2.....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of record of female member,
     or illegitimate child of male
     member whose paternity has
     been judicially determined or
     voluntarily acknowledged.
    Ward..........................  1, 5..................  2, 5..................  5.....................  5....................  5.
    Pre-adoptive Child............  1, 6..................  2, 6..................  6.....................  6....................  6.
    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   1, 7..................  2, 7..................  8.....................  8....................  8.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  2, 4..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
 or Parent by Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if the former member is age 60 or over and in receipt of retired pay for non-regular service; and is:
a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA, or
b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84, ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.''
2. Yes, if former member is age 60 or over and in receipt of retired pay for non-regular service.
3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member or former member as a result of a
  court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and:
a. Is dependent on the member for over 50 percent support.
b. Resides with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a
  disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe.
6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member or former member by a placement agency
  (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the
  legal adoption by the member or former member.
7. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a member or former member, and is dependent on the member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's
  support.
8. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's
  support.

    (b) [Reserved]


Sec.  161.13  Benefits for retired members of the uniformed services.

    This section describes the benefits for retired uniformed service 
members entitled to retired pay and their eligible dependents. Retired 
uniformed service members are entitled to retired pay and eligible for 
benefits administered by the uniformed services in accordance with 10 
U.S.C., DoD Instruction 1330.17, DoD Instruction 1330.21, DoD 
Instruction 1015.10, and TRICARE Policy Manual 6010.57-M (available at 
https://www.tricare.mil/contracting/healthcare/t3manuals/change2/tp08/c8s9_1.pdf). This includes voluntary, temporary, and permanent 
disability retired list (PDRL) retirees. Benefits for former members 
and their eligible dependents are described in Sec.  161.12.
    (a) Retired members. Benefits for voluntary retired members and 
PDRL retirees are shown in Table 7 to this subpart. Benefits for 
temporary disability retired list (TDRL) retirees are shown in Table 8 
to this subpart.

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                                Table 7 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Voluntary Retired Members and PDRL Members
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Member (Self).....................  1.....................  Yes...................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if:
a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA or
b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84.


                                               Table 8 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for TDRL Members
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Member (Self).....................  1, 2..................  Yes...................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
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Notes:
1. If not removed sooner, retention of the service member on the TDRL shall not exceed a period of 5 years. The uniformed service member must be
  returned to active duty, separated with or without severance pay, or retired as PDRL in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1210.
2. Yes, if:
a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA or
b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84.

    (b) Retired Reserve. Benefits for members of the Retired Reserve 
who have attained 20 creditable years of service, have not reached the 
age of 60, and are not in receipt of retired pay are shown in Table 9 
to this subpart. When a Retired Reserve member is ordered to active 
duty greater than 30 days, their benefits will reflect what is shown in 
Table 10 to this subpart. When a Retired Reserve member is in receipt 
of retired pay under age 60 (non-regular Service retirement), or upon 
reaching age 60, their benefits will reflect what is shown in Table 11 
to this subpart.

                                         Table 9 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Retired Reserve Members
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Member (Self).....................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
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                   Table 10 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Retired Reserve Members Ordered to Active Duty Greater Than 30 Days
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Member (Self).....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
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                   Table 11 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Non-Regular Service Retirement for Qualifying Ready Reserve Members
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Member (Self).....................  1.....................  1.....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if age 60 or over, and:
a. Applied for or in receipt of retired pay in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1074. If in receipt of retired pay in accordance with the provisions of 10
  U.S.C. 12731, after the date of the enactment of section 647 of Public Law 110-181, ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008,'' the
  member must be age 60 to qualify for CHC and DC.
b. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA, or
c. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84.

    (c) Dependents. Dependents of retired uniformed services members 
entitled to retired pay, including TDRL and PDRL, non-regular Service 
retirees not yet age 60 not in receipt of retired pay; non-regular 
Service retirees entitled to retired pay in accordance with the 
provisions of 10 U.S.C. 12731 after the date of the enactment of 
section 647 of Public Law 110-181; and non-regular Service retirees, 
age 60 or over, in receipt of retired pay for non-regular service in 
accordance with 10 U.S.C. chapter 1223, are eligible for benefits as 
shown in Table 12 to this subpart.

                            Table 12 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Dependents of Retired Uniformed Services Members
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Lawful Spouse.....................  1.....................  2.....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.

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Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            1.....................  2.....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of record of female member,
     or illegitimate child of male
     member whose paternity has
     been judicially determined or
     voluntarily acknowledged.
    Ward..........................  1, 5..................  2, 5..................  5.....................  5....................  5.
    Pre-adoptive Child............  1, 6..................  2, 6..................  6.....................  6....................  6.
    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   1, 7..................  2, 7..................  8.....................  8....................  8.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  2, 4..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
 or Parent by Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if the sponsor is:
a. Retired (as shown in Tables 7 and 8 to this subpart) and the dependent is not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA; or if
  entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84;
b. A National Guard or Reserve member on a period of active duty in excess of 30 days (as shown in Table 10 to this subpart). When the ordered to active
  duty period is greater than 30 days the eligibility for CHC and DC for the eligible dependents begins on the first day of the active duty period; or
c. A medically eligible non-regular Service Reserve Retiree, age 60 or over, as shown in Table 11 of this subpart.
2. Yes, if the sponsor is:
a. Retired (as shown in Tables 7 and 8 to this subpart);
b. A National Guard or Reserve member on a period of active duty in excess of 30 days (as shown in Table 10 to this subpart). When the ordered to active
  duty period is greater than 30 days the eligibility for CHC and DC for the eligible dependents begins on the first day of the active duty period; or
c. A medically eligible non-regular Service Reserve Retiree, age 60 or over, as seen in Table 11 to this subpart.
3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member or former member as a result of a
  court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and:
a. Is dependent on the member for over 50 percent support.
b. Resides with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a
  disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe.
6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member or former member by a placement agency
  (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the
  legal adoption by the member or former member.
7. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a member or former member, and is dependent on the member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's
  support.
8. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the retired member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the retired member for over 50 percent of child's
  support.

Sec.  161.14  Benefits for MOH recipients.

    This section describes the benefits for MOH recipients and their 
dependents who are authorized pursuant to section 706 of Public Law 
106-398, ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001'' 
and who are not otherwise entitled to military medical and dental care. 
Section 706 of Public Law 106-398 authorized MOH recipients not 
otherwise entitled to military medical and dental care and their 
dependents to be given care in the same manner that such care is 
provided to former uniformed service members who are entitled to 
military retired pay and the dependents of those former members. 
Eligibility for the benefits described in Table 13 to this subpart 
begins on the date of award of the MOH but no earlier than October 30, 
2000.

                                      Table 13 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for MOH Recipients and Dependents
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  1.....................  2.....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Lawful Spouse.....................  1.....................  2.....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of record of female member,
     or illegitimate child of male
     member whose paternity has
     been judicially determined or
     voluntarily acknowledged.
    Ward..........................  1, 5..................  2, 5..................  5.....................  5....................  5.
    Pre-adoptive Child............  1, 6..................  2, 6..................  6.....................  6....................  6.
    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   1, 7..................  2, 7..................  8.....................  8....................  8.
 Over.

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Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  2, 4..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
 or Parent by Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if the sponsor is a MOH recipient and is not otherwise entitled to medical care as of or after October 30, 2000 pursuant to section 706 of
  Public Law 106-398 and:
a. Is not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA or
b. Is entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84.
2. Yes, if the sponsor is a MOH recipient and is not otherwise entitled to medical care as of or after October 30, 2000 pursuant to section 706 of
  Public Law 106-398.
3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member or former member as a result of a
  court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and:
a. Is dependent on the member for over 50 percent support.
b. Resides with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a
  disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe.
6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member or former member by a placement agency
  (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the
  legal adoption by the member or former member.
7. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's support or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a member or former member, and is dependent on the member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's
  support.
8. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the MOH recipient for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the MOH recipient for over 50 percent of the child's
  support.

Sec.  161.15  Benefits for Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

    This section describes the benefits for DAVs rated as 100 percent 
disabled or incapable of pursuing substantially gainful employment by 
the VA and their eligible dependents. Neither DAVs nor their eligible 
dependents receive CHC or DC benefits from the DoD based on their 
affiliation. Honorably discharged veterans rated by the VA as 100 
percent disabled or incapable of pursuing substantially gainful 
employment from a service-connected injury or disease, and their 
dependents, are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 14 to this 
subpart.

                                     Table 14 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for 100 Percent DAVs and Dependents
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Lawful Spouse.....................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  No....................  1.....................  1....................  1.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of record of female member,
     or illegitimate child of male
     member whose paternity has
     been judicially determined or
     voluntarily acknowledged.
    Ward..........................  No....................  No....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
    Pre-adoptive Child............  No....................  No....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  1.....................  1....................  1.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  No....................  5.....................  5....................  5.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  No....................  2.....................  2....................  2.
 or Parent-by-Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
2. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
3. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member or former member as a result of a
  court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and:
a. Is dependent on the member for over 50 percent support.
b. Resides with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a
  disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe.
4. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member or former member by a placement agency
  (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the
  legal adoption by the member or former member.
5. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the
  child's support.


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Sec.  161.16  Benefits for transitional health care members and 
dependents.

    This section shows the benefits for THC members and their eligible 
dependents. THC (formerly the TAMP) was instituted in section 502 of 
Public Law 101-510, ``Department of Defense Appropriations Bill Fiscal 
Year 1991'' effective October 1, 1990. Section 706 of Public Law 108-
375, ``National Defense Authorization Act of for Fiscal Year 2005'' 
made the THC program permanent and made the medical eligibility 180 
days for all eligible uniformed services members. Section 651 of Public 
Law 110-181 extended 2 years' commissary and exchange benefits to THC 
members. Section 734 of Public Law 110-417, ``National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009'' extended THC benefits to 
uniformed service members separating from active duty who agree to 
become members of the SelRes of the Ready Reserve of a reserve 
component. Uniformed service members separated as uncharacterized 
entry-level separations do not qualify for THC.

                                       Table 15 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for THC Members and Dependents
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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THC Member (Self).................  1.....................  1.....................  2, 3..................  2, 3.................  2, 3.
Lawful Spouse.....................  1.....................  1.....................  2, 3..................  2, 3.................  2, 3.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            1.....................  1.....................  2, 3, 4...............  2, 3, 4..............  2, 3. 4.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of record of female member,
     or illegitimate child of male
     member whose paternity has
     been judicially determined or
     voluntarily acknowledged.
    Ward..........................  1, 6..................  1, 6..................  2, 3, 6...............  2, 3, 6..............  2, 3, 6.
    Pre-adoptive Child............  1, 7..................  1, 7..................  2, 3, 7...............  2, 3, 7..............  2, 3, 7.
    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  2, 3, 4...............  2, 3, 4..............  2, 3, 4.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   1, 8..................  1, 8..................  9.....................  9....................  9.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  1, 5..................  2, 3, 5...............  2, 3, 5..............  2, 3, 5.
 or Parent-by-Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, medical entitlement for 180 days beginning on the date after the member separated from the qualifying active duty period. There is no exception
  based on entitlement to Medicare Part A. The THC eligible sponsor and eligible dependents receive the medical benefits as if they were active duty
  eligible dependents.
2. No, if the member:
a. Separated on or after January 1, 2001 but before October 1, 2007
b. Separated in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1145(a)(2)(F).
c. Separated from active duty to join the SelRes or the Ready Reserve of a Reserve Component.
3. Yes, if the member was separated during the period beginning on October 1, 1990, through December 31, 2001, or after October 1, 2007. Entitlement
  shall be for 2 years, beginning on the date the member separated.
4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
5. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
6. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member or former member as a result of a
  court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and:
a. Is dependent on the member for over 50 percent support.
b. Resides with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a
  disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe.
7. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member or former member by a placement agency
  (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the
  legal adoption by the member or former member.
8. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a member or former member, and is dependent on the authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
9. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's
  support.

Sec.  161.17  Benefits for surviving dependents.

    This section describes the benefits for surviving dependents of 
active duty deceased uniformed services members, deceased National 
Guard and Reserve service members, deceased MOH recipients, and 
deceased 100 percent DAV. Surviving children who are adopted by a non-
military member after the death of the sponsor remain eligible for all 
benefits as shown in this section.
    (a) Surviving dependents of active duty deceased members. Surviving 
dependents of members who died while on active duty under orders that 
specified a period of more than 30 days or members who died while in a 
retired with pay status are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 16 
to this subpart.

                          Table 16 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Surviving Dependents of Active Duty Deceased Members
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Widow or widower:
    Unremarried...................  1.....................  Yes...................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
    Remarried.....................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
    Unmarried.....................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.

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Children, Unmarried, or Under 21
 Years (Including Orphans):
    Legitimate, adopted,            1.....................  Yes...................  2.....................  2....................  2.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of record of female member,
     or illegitimate child of male
     member whose paternity has
     been judicially determined or
     voluntarily acknowledged.
    Ward..........................  1, 4..................  1, 4..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
    Pre-adoptive Child............  1, 5..................  1, 5..................  5.....................  5....................  5.
    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  2.....................  2....................  2.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   1, 6..................  6.....................  7.....................  7....................  7.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  3.....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
 or Parent by Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if the sponsor died on active duty (for dependents of National Guard or Reserve members or Retired Reserve members the period of active duty
  must be in excess of 30 days in order to qualify for the benefits in this table) and:
a. If claims are filed less than 3 years from the date of death, there is no Medicare exception for the widow. After 3 years from the date of death, the
  widow is eligible if,
(1) Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA.
(2) Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84.
b. Yes, for children regardless of the number of years from the date of death or entitlement to Medicare they are entitled.
2. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support at the time of the sponsor's death.
3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household at the time of the
  sponsor's death.
4. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the legal
  custody of the member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at
  least 12 consecutive months; and was at the time of the sponsor's death:
a. Dependent on the member for over 50 percent support.
b. Residing with the member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or
  incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe.
5. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the
  home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide
  adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the member.
6. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is or was at the time of the member's death dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a member or former member and is or was at the time of the member's death dependent on the member for over 50
  percent of the child's support.
7. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for
  over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (b) Surviving dependents of deceased National Guard and Reserve 
members not on an active duty period greater than 30 days. The 
surviving dependents of National Guard and Reserve Service members are 
eligible for the benefits shown in Table 17 to this subpart if:
    (1) The National Guard or Reserve member died from an injury or 
illness incurred or aggravated while on active duty for a period of 30 
days or less, on active duty for training, or on inactive duty 
training, or while traveling to or from the place at which the member 
was to perform, or performed, such active duty, active duty for 
training, or inactive duty training pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1076 and 
1086(c)(2) and if death occurred on or after October 1, 1985; or
    (2) The National Guard or Reserve member died from an injury, 
illness, or disease incurred or aggravated while performing, or while 
traveling to or from performing active duty for a period of 30 days or 
less, or active duty for training, or inactive duty training, or while 
performing service on funeral honors in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1074a 
and if death occurred on or after November 15, 1986.

   Table 17 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Surviving Dependents of Deceased National Guard and Reserve Members Not On Active Duty for a Period
                                                                  Greater Than 30 Days
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Widow or Widower:
    Unremarried...................  1, 2..................  2.....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
    Remarried.....................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
    Unmarried.....................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years (Including Orphans):
    Legitimate, adopted,            1, 2..................  2.....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of record of female member,
     or illegitimate child of male
     member whose paternity has
     been judicially determined or
     voluntarily acknowledged.
    Ward..........................  1, 2, 5...............  2, 5..................  5.....................  5....................  5.
    Pre-adoptive Child............  1, 2, 6...............  2, 6..................  6.....................  6....................  6.

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    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   1, 2, 7...............  2, 7..................  8.....................  8....................  8.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  2, 4..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
 or Parent by Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if:
a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA.
b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84.
2. Yes, only if death occurred on or after 1 October 1985 in accordance with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 1076, or on or after November 15, 1986 in
  accordance with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 1074a.
3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support at the time of the sponsor's death.
4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household at the time of the
  sponsor's death.
5. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the legal
  custody of the member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at
  least 12 consecutive months and was at the time of the sponsor's death:
a. Dependent on the member for over 50 percent support.
b. Residing with the member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or
  incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe.
6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the
  home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide
  adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption.
7. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is or was at the time of the member's death dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a member and is or was at the time of the member's or former member's death dependent on the member for over 50
  percent of the child's support.
8. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for
  over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (c) Surviving dependents of deceased National Guard and Reserve 
members in receipt of their notice of eligibility (NOE), Retired 
Reserve members not yet age 60, and former members not in receipt of 
retired pay. The surviving dependents of National Guard and Reserve 
members who have died before the age of 60 are eligible for the 
benefits shown in Table 18 to this subpart if the deceased sponsor was:
    (1) A Reserve member who had earned 20 qualifying years for 
retirement and received their NOE for retired pay at age 60, but had 
not transferred to the Retired Reserve.
    (2) A Retired Reserve member eligible for pay at age 60, not yet 
age 60.
    (3) A former member who had met time-in-service requirements.

         Table 18 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Surviving Dependents of National Guard and Reserve Members Who Have Died Before Age 60
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Widow or Widower:
    Unremarried...................  1, 2..................  1.....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
    Remarried.....................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
    Unmarried.....................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years (Including Orphans):
    Legitimate, adopted,            1, 2..................  1.....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of record of female member,
     or illegitimate child of male
     member whose paternity has
     been judicially determined or
     voluntarily acknowledged.
    Ward..........................  1, 2, 5...............  1, 5..................  5.....................  5....................  5.
    Pre-adoptive Child............  1, 2, 6...............  1, 6..................  6.....................  6....................  6.
    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   1, 2, 7...............  1, 7..................  8.....................  8....................  8.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  1, 4..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
 or Parent by Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, on or after the date the member would have become age 60.
2. Yes, if:
a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA or
b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84.
3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support at the time of the sponsor's death.
4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household at the time of the
  sponsor's death.

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5. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the legal
  custody of the member or former member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for
  a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and was at the time of the sponsor's death:
a. Dependent on the member for over 50 percent support.
b. Residing with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a
  disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe.
6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the
  home of the member or former member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local
  law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption.
7. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is or was at the time of the member's or former member's death dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's
  support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a member or former member and is, or was at the time of the member's or former member's death, dependent on the
  member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's support.
8. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for
  over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (d) Surviving dependents of deceased National Guard and Reserve 
members whose death is unrelated to the member's service. The surviving 
dependents of National Guard and Reserve members are eligible for the 
benefits shown in Table 19 to this subpart if:
    (1) The member's death was unrelated to the member's service.
    (2) The member was not on active duty, active duty for training, or 
on inactive duty training, or while traveling to or from the place at 
which the member was to perform, or performed, such active duty, active 
duty for training, or inactive duty training.
    (3) The member was not eligible for retired pay.

  Table 19 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Surviving Dependents of National Guard and Reserve Members Whose Death Was Unrelated to the Member's
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Widow or Widower:
    Unremarried...................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
    Remarried.....................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
    Unmarried.....................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years (Including Orphans):
    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  No....................  1.....................  1....................  1.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of record of female member,
     or illegitimate child of male
     member whose paternity has
     been judicially determined or
     voluntarily acknowledged,
     foster child.
    Ward..........................  No....................  No....................  2.....................  2....................  2.
    Pre-adoptive Child............  No....................  No....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  No....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  No....................  5.....................  5....................  5.
 or Parent by Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support at the time of the sponsor's death.
2. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the legal
  custody of the member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at
  least 12 consecutive months and was at the time of the sponsor's death:
a. Dependent on the member for over 50 percent support.
b. Residing with the member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or
  incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe.
3. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the
  home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide
  adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption.
4. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for
  over 50 percent of the child's support.
5. Yes, if dependent on that sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support and residing in the sponsor's household at the time of the sponsor's
  death.

    (e) Surviving dependents of deceased uniformed services retirees or 
deceased MOH recipients. The surviving dependents of deceased uniformed 
services retirees or deceased MOH recipients are eligible for the 
benefits shown in Table 20 to this subpart.

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        Table 20 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Surviving Dependents of Deceased Uniformed Services Retirees and Deceased MOH Recipients
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Widow or Widower:
    Unremarried...................  1, 2..................  2, 4..................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
    Remarried.....................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
    Unmarried.....................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            1, 2..................  2, 4..................  4.....................  3....................  3.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of member, illegitimate child
     of spouse.
    Ward..........................  1, 2, 6...............  2, 3, 6...............  6.....................  6....................  6.
    Pre-adoptive Child............  1, 2, 7...............  2, 3, 7...............  7.....................  7....................  7.
    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   1, 2, 8...............  2, 8..................  9.....................  9....................  9.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  No....................  5.....................  5....................  5.
 or Parent-by-Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if the:
a. Deceased uniformed service member was a retired uniformed service member entitled to retired pay, including TDRL or PDRL, or a non-regular Service
  retiree, age 60 or over, in receipt of retired pay, and if the person is:
(1) Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA; or,
(2) Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84.
b. Deceased MOH recipient was not otherwise entitled to medical care as of, or after October 30, 2000 in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 106-
  398 and if the person is:
(1) Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA; or,
(2) Entitled to Medicare Part A, hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84.
2. No, if the deceased uniformed service member was a non-regular Service Retiree in accordance with the provision of 10 U.S.C. 12731 after the
  enactment of Public Law 110-181, sections 647 and 1106. The eligible surviving dependents will become eligible for CHC and DC on the anniversary of
  the 60th birthday of the deceased uniformed service member. Eligibility for CHC also requires that the person is:
a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA; or,
b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84.
3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support at the time of the sponsor's death.
4. Yes, if the deceased was a retired uniformed services member entitled to retired pay, including TDRL or PDRL, or a non-regular Service retiree, age
  60 or over, in receipt of retired pay, or a deceased MOH recipient not otherwise entitled to medical care as of or after, October 30, 2000, or a
  deceased non-regular Service retiree entitled in accordance with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 12731 after the enactment of Public Law 110-181, sections
  647 and 1106 on the anniversary of the 60th birthday of the deceased uniformed Service member.
5. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household at the time of the
  sponsor's death.
6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the legal
  custody of the member or former member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for
  a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and was at the time of the sponsor's death:
a. Dependent on the member for over 50 percent support.
b. Residing with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a
  disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe.
7. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the
  home of the member or former member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local
  law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption.
8. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is or was at the time of the member's or former member's death dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's
  support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a member or former member and is or was at the time of the member's or former member's death dependent on the
  member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's support.
9. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support.
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for
  over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (f) Surviving dependents of 100 percent DAVs. Surviving dependents 
of honorably discharged veterans rated as 100 percent disabled or 
incapable of pursuing substantially gainful employment by the VA from a 
service-connected injury or disease at the time of the veteran's death 
are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 21 to this subpart.

                                Table 21 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Surviving Dependents of 100 Percent DAVs
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Widow or Widower (DoD
 Beneficiary):
    Unremarried...................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
    Remarried.....................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
    Unmarried.....................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:

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    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  No....................  1.....................  1....................  1.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of record of female member,
     or illegitimate child of male
     member whose paternity has
     been judicially determined or
     voluntarily acknowledged,
     foster child.
    Ward..........................  No....................  No....................  2.....................  2....................  2.
    Pre-adoptive Child............  No....................  No....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  No....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  No....................  5.....................  5....................  5.
 or Parent-by-Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support at the time of the sponsor's death.
2. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, was placed in the legal custody of the member or former member as a result of
  a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and was at
  the time of the sponsor's death:
a. Dependent on the member for over 50 percent support.
b. Residing with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a
  disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe.
3. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the home
  of the member or former member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to
  provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption.
4. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is or was at the time of the member's or former member's death, dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's
  support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a member or former member and is, or was at the time of the member's or former member's death, dependent on the
  member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's support.
5. Yes, if dependent on that sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household at the time of the sponsor's
  death.

Sec.  161.18  Benefits for abused dependents.

    (a) Abused dependents of active duty uniformed services members 
entitled to retired pay based on 20 or more years of service who, on or 
after October, 23, 1992, while a member, have their eligibility to 
receive retired pay terminated as a result of misconduct involving the 
abuse of the spouse or dependent child pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1408(h), 
are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 22 to this subpart. For the 
purposes of these benefits the eligible spouse or child may not reside 
in the household of the sponsor. See Sec.  161.19 for additional 
information on abused dependents under the 10/20/10 former spouse rule.

                   Table 22 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Abused Dependents of Retirement Eligible Uniformed Services Members
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Lawful Spouse.....................  1, 2, 6...............  2, 6..................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Children, Unmarried, Under 18
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            1, 3..................  3.....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
     stepchild, pre-adoptive.
Children, Unmarried, 18 Years and
 Over:
    (If entitled above)...........  1, 4, 5...............  4, 5..................  7.....................  7....................  7.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if:
a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA.
b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84.
2. Yes, if a court order provides for an annuity for the spouse.
3. Yes, if a member of the household where the abuse occurred.
4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of child's support at the time the abuse occurred.
5. Yes, if the child:
a. Is older than 18 years old and is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 18, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student.
6. The spouse must have been married to the uniformed service member for at least 10 years, the uniformed service member must have completed 20
  creditable years for retired pay, and they must have been married at least 10 years during the 20 years of creditable service (see Sec.   161.19). The
  uniformed services shall prescribe specific procedures to verify the eligibility of an applicant.
7. Yes, if the child:
a. Is older than 18 years old but has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning
  approved by the administering Secretary, and was dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent the child's support at the time the abuse occurred; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and was dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support
  at the time the abuse occurred.

    (b) Dependents of active duty uniformed service members (who have 
served for a continuous period greater than 30 days) not entitled to 
retired pay who have received a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge, 
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uniformed service as a result of a court martial conviction for an 
offense involving physical or emotional abuse of the spouse or child, 
or was administratively discharged as a result of such an offense, 
separated on or after November 30, 1993, are eligible for transitional 
privileges in accordance with DoD Instruction 1342.24, ``Transitional 
Compensation for Abused Dependents'' (available at: https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/134224p.pdf). For the purposes 
of these benefits the eligible spouse or child may not reside in the 
household of the sponsor. A maximum of up to 36 months of medical 
benefits can be granted by the uniformed services to the transitional 
compensation dependent.

                 Table 23 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Abused Dependents of Non-Retirement Eligible Uniformed Services Members
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Lawful Spouse.....................  1, 2..................  2.....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
Children, Unmarried, Under 18
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted, and        1, 2..................  2.....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
     stepchild.
Children, Unmarried, 18 Years and   1, 2, 3...............  2, 3..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
 Over (If entitled above).
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Notes:
1. Yes, if:
a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA.
b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84.
2. Yes, if
a. Residing with the member at the time of the dependent-abuse offense and not residing with the member while receiving transitional compensation for
  abused dependents.
b. Married to and residing with the member at the time of the dependent-abuse offense and while receiving transitional compensation for abused
  dependents.
3. Yes, if:
a. 18 years of age or older and incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before the age of 18 and who is (or
  was when a punitive or other adverse action was carried out on the member) dependent on the member for over one-half of the child's support; or
b. 18 years of age or older, but less than 23 years of age, is enrolled in a full-time course of study in an institution of higher learning approved by
  the Secretary of Defense and who is (or was when a punitive or other adverse action was carried out on the member) dependent on the member for over
  one-half of the child's support.
4. Yes, if receiving transitional compensation.

Sec.  161.19  Benefits for former spouses.

    (a) 20/20/20 former spouses. Unremarried former spouses of a 
uniformed services member or retired member, married to the member or 
retired member for a period of at least 20 years, during which period 
the member or retired member performed at least 20 years of service 
that is creditable in determining the member's or retired member's 
eligibility for retired or retainer pay, or equivalent pay pursuant to 
10 U.S.C. 1408 and 1072(2)(F), and the period of the marriage and the 
service overlapped by at least 20 years are eligible for benefits as 
shown in Tables 24 and 25 to this subpart. The benefit eligibility 
period begins on qualifying date of divorce from the uniformed services 
member.
    (1) 20/20/20 former spouses of an active duty, regular retired, or 
a non-regular retired sponsor at age 60. 20/20/20 former spouses of an 
active duty, regular retired, or a non-regular retired sponsor at age 
60 are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 24 to this subpart.

   Table 24 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for 20/20/20 Former Spouses of Active Duty, Regular Retired, and Non-Regular Retired Members at Age 60
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Former Spouse:
    Unremarried...................  1, 2..................  1.....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
    Remarried.....................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
    Unmarried.....................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if the former spouse certifies in writing that the former spouse has no medical coverage under an employer-sponsored health plan.
2. Yes, if:
a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA.
b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance with the exception of those individuals who qualify
  in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84.

    (2) 20/20/20 former spouses of a National Guard, Reserve member, or 
Retired Reserve member under age 60. (i) In the case of former spouses 
of National Guard, Reserve, or Retired Reserve members or former 
members who are entitled to retired pay at age 60, but have not yet 
reached age 60, the former spouse is only entitled to commissary, MWR, 
and exchange benefits as shown in Table 25 to this subpart. When the 
Retired Reserve member or former member attains or would have attained, 
age 60, the former spouse will be entitled to benefits as shown in 
Table 24 to this subpart.
    (ii) In the case of former spouses of National Guard members or 
Reserve members ordered to active duty, or Retired Reserve members 
under age 60 recalled to active duty, they continue to receive benefits 
as shown in Table 25 to this subpart if the orders are for a period of 
30 days or less. If the National Guard member, Reserve member, or 
recalled Retired Reserve member is on active duty orders in excess of 
30 days, the

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former spouse will receive benefits as shown in Table 24 to this 
subpart.

                        Table 25 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for 20/20/20 Former Spouses for Retired Reserve Under Age 60
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Former Spouse:
    Unremarried...................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
    Remarried.....................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
    Unmarried.....................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
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    (b) 20/20/15 former spouses. Unremarried former spouses described 
in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, with the period of overlap of 
marriage and the member's creditable service at least 15 years, but 
less than 20 years, are not eligible for the commissary, MWR, or 
exchange benefits.
    (1) 20/20/15 former spouses of an active duty, regular retired, or 
a non-regular retired sponsor at age 60. 20/20/15 former spouses of an 
active duty, regular retired, or a non-regular retired sponsor at age 
60 are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 26 to this subpart.

       Table 26 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for 20/20/15 Former Spouses of Active Duty, Regular Retired, and Non-Regular Retired at Age 60
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Former Spouse:
    Unremarried...................  1, 2, 3...............  1, 3..................  No....................  No...................  No.
    Remarried.....................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
    Unmarried.....................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if former spouse certifies in writing that the former spouse has no medical coverage under an employer-sponsored health plan.
2. Yes, if:
a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA; or
b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84.
3. Yes, if the:
a. Final decree of divorce, dissolution, or annulment of the marriage was before April 1, 1985; or
b. Marriage ended on, or after, September 29, 1988, entitlements shall exist for 1 year, beginning on the date of the divorce, dissolution, or annulment
  pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1076 and 1072(2)(H).

    (2) 20/20/15 former spouses of a Retired Reserve member under age 
60. (i) In the case of former spouses of Retired Reserve members or 
former members who are entitled to retired pay at age 60, but have not 
yet reached age 60, the former spouse has no entitlement prior to the 
Retired Reserve member or former member reaching age 60. The benefit 
eligible period is 1 year from the date of divorce. If any period of 
eligibility extends beyond the Retired Reserve or former member's 60th 
birthday then the former spouse will receive benefits as shown in Table 
26 to this subpart for that period.
    (ii) In the case of former spouses of Reserve members or Retired 
Reserve members under age 60 recalled to active duty on orders for a 
period of 30 days or less they are not entitled to any benefits as 
shown in Table 27 to this subpart. If the Reserve member or recalled 
Retired Reserve member is on active duty orders in excess of 30 days, 
the former spouse will receive benefits as shown in Table 26 to this 
subpart if they are within 1 year from the date of divorce from the 
uniformed service member.

                    Table 27 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for 20/20/15 Former Spouses of a Retired Reserve Member Under Age 60
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Former Spouse:
    Unremarried...................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
    Remarried.....................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
    Unmarried.....................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
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    (c) 10/20/10 former spouses. Unremarried former spouses of a member 
or retired member, married to the member or retired member for a period 
of at least 10 years to a member or retired member who performed at 
least 20 years of service that is creditable in determining the 
member's or retired member's eligibility for retired or retainer pay, 
when the period of overlap of marriage and the member's creditable 
service was at least 10 years and the former spouse is in receipt of an 
annuity as a result of the member being separated from the service due 
to misconduct involving dependent abuse pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1408(h), 
are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 28 to this subpart.

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                                         Table 28 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for 10/20/10 Former Spouses
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Former Spouse:
    Unremarried...................  1, 2..................  1, 2..................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
    Remarried.....................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
    Unmarried.....................  1, 2..................  1, 2..................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if:
a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA.
b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with
  section 706 of Public Law 111-84.
2. The spouse must have been married to the uniformed service member for at least 10 years, the uniformed service member must have completed 20
  creditable years for retired pay, and they must have been married at least 10 years during the 20 years of creditable service (see Sec.   161.18,
  paragraph (a)(1)). The uniformed services shall prescribe specific procedures to verify the eligibility of an applicant.

Sec.  161.20  Benefits for civilian personnel.

    Civilian personnel may be eligible for certain benefits described 
in this section based on their affiliation with DoD, Service-specific 
guidelines, or other authorizing conditions. The definition of 
``civilian personnel'' (e.g., civilian employee, DoD contractor, Red 
Cross employee) is specific to each benefit set described.
    (a) Civilian personnel in the United States may be issued a DoD ID 
card as a condition of employment or assignment in accordance with 
subpart B of this part. Civilian personnel in the United States are 
eligible for benefits as shown in Table 29 to this subpart.

                                 Table 29 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Civilian Personnel in the United States
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self:
    DoD Civilian Employees, IPA     No....................  No....................  No....................  1....................  No.
     Personnel.
    Non-DoD Civilian Employees....  No....................  No....................  No....................  2....................  No.
    DoD Contractors...............  No....................  No....................  No....................  2....................  No.
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Notes:
1. Yes, but benefit is not printed on the DoD ID card and will be facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10.
2. Yes, if working full-time on the installation in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10. Benefit is not printed on the DoD ID card and will be
  facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10.

    (b) Civilian personnel residing on a military installation in the 
United States are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 30 to this 
subpart.

            Table 30 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Civilian Personnel When Residing on a Military Installation in the United States
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self:
    DoD Civilian Employees, IPA     No....................  No....................  No....................  1....................  2.
     Personnel.
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Notes:
1. Yes, but benefit is not printed on the DoD ID card and will be facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10.
2. Yes, but subject to purchase restrictions, in accordance with DoD Instruction 1330.21. Benefit is not printed on the DoD ID card and will be
  facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1330.21.

    (c) DoD civilian personnel stationed or employed outside the United 
States and outside U.S. Territories and Possessions, and their 
accompanying dependents, when residing in the same household, are 
eligible for benefits as shown in Table 31 to this subpart.

 Table 31 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for DoD Civilian Personnel Stationed Outside the United States and Outside U.S. Territories and Possessions
                                                               and Accompanying Dependents
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self:
    DoD Civilian Employee, IPA      No....................  1.....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
     Personnel.
    DoD Contractor................  No....................  1.....................  2.....................  Yes..................  3.
Lawful Spouse.....................  No....................  1.....................  4.....................  Yes..................  4.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  1, 5..................  5.....................  5....................  5.
     stepchild, Illegitimate child
     of employee, or Illegitimate
     child of spouse.
    Ward..........................  No....................  1, 6..................  6.....................  6....................  6.
    Pre-adoptive..................  No....................  1, 7..................  7.....................  7....................  7.

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    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  5.....................  5....................  5.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  1, 8..................  9.....................  9....................  9.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  1, 5..................  1, 5..................  5....................  5.
 or Parent-by-Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis. Medical care at uniformed services facilities shall be rendered in accordance with Service
  instructions. Additional guidelines are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25.
2. Yes, if a U.S. citizen and on a fully-reimbursable basis in accordance with DoD Instruction 1330.17 (not a local hire).
3. Yes, if a U.S. citizen assigned overseas (not a local hire).
4. Yes, if a dependent of an authorized sponsor and residing in the sponsor's household.
5. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
6. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of
  competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on
  the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household.
7. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the sponsor by a placement agency (recognized by
  the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption
  by the sponsor.
8. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a sponsor and is, dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
9. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (d) Non-DoD Government agency civilian personnel stationed or 
employed outside the United States and outside U.S. territories and 
possessions, and their dependents, when residing in the same household, 
are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 32 to this subpart.

   Table 32 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Non-DoD Government Agencies Civilian Personnel Stationed or Employed Outside the United States and
                                          Outside U.S. Territories and Possessions and Accompanying Dependents
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self:
    Non-DoD Civilian Personnel....  No....................  1.....................  2.....................  Yes..................  2.
Lawful Spouse.....................  No....................  1.....................  3.....................  Yes..................  3.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  1, 4..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
     stepchild, Illegitimate child
     of employee, or Illegitimate
     child of spouse.
    Ward..........................  No....................  1, 5..................  5.....................  5....................  5.
    Pre-adoptive..................  No....................  1, 6..................  6.....................  6....................  6.
    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  1, 7..................  8.....................  8....................  8.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  1, 4..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
 Parent-by-Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis. Medical care at uniformed services facilities shall be rendered in accordance with Service
  instructions. Additional guidelines are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25.
2. Yes, excluding local hires in accordance with DoD Instruction 1330.17 and DoD Instruction 1330.21.
3. Yes, if a dependent of an authorized sponsor and residing in the sponsor's household.
4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of
  competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on
  the sponsor for over 50 percent of the dependent's support, and residing in the sponsor's household.
6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the sponsor by a placement agency (recognized by
  the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption
  by the sponsor.
7. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a sponsor and is, dependent on the member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's support.
8. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.


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    (e) Civilian personnel stationed or employed in U.S. Territories 
and Possessions and their dependents, when residing in the same 
household, are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 33 to this 
subpart.

Table 33 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Civilian Personnel Stationed or Employed in U.S. Territories and Possessions and Accompanying Dependents
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self:
    DoD Civilian employee, IPA      No....................  1.....................  2.....................  Yes..................  2.
     personnel.
    Non-DoD Civilian employee; DoD  No....................  1.....................  No....................  3....................  No.
     contractor.
Lawful Spouse.....................  No....................  1.....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  1, 5..................  5.....................  5....................  5.
     stepchild, Illegitimate child
     of employee or illegitimate
     child of spouse.
    Ward..........................  No....................  1, 6..................  6.....................  6....................  6.
    Pre-adoptive..................  No....................  1, 7..................  7.....................  7....................  7.
    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  5.....................  5....................  5.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  1, 8..................  9.....................  9....................  9.
 Over.
Parent, Parent -in-Law,             No....................  1, 5..................  No....................  5....................  5.
 Stepparent, Parent-by-Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis only if residing in a household on a military installation. Additional guidelines are contained
  in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25.
2. Yes, excluding local hires in accordance with DoD Instruction 1330.17 and DoD Instruction 1330.21.
3. Yes, if working full-time on the installation in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10. Benefit will not be printed on the DoD ID card and will be
  facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10.
4. Yes, if a dependent of an authorized sponsor and residing in the sponsor's household.
5. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
6. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of
  competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on
  the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household.
7. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the sponsor by a placement agency (recognized by
  the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption
  by the sponsor.
8. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
9. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (f) DoD OCONUS hires are foreign nationals in host countries who 
are employed by U.S. forces, consistent with any agreement with the 
host country as defined in Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25. They 
are entered into DEERS for the purposes of issuing a CAC and are 
eligible for benefits as shown in Table 34 to this subpart.

                        Table 34 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for DoD OCONUS Hires
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                                        CHC             DC               C              MWR              E
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Self............................  No............  No............  No............  1.............  No.
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Note:
1. Yes, for appropriated fund and NAF foreign national employees assigned and working directly for DoD
  installations overseas, if not prohibited by Status of Forces Agreements, other international agreements, or
  local laws, and the installation commander determines it is in the best interest of the command. Annual
  recertification of the employee authorization is required in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10. Benefit
  is not printed on the DoD ID card and will be facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10.

    (g) Full-time paid personnel of the Red Cross assigned to duty with 
the uniformed services in the United States and residing on a military 
installation and their accompanying dependents, when residing in the 
same household are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 35 to this 
subpart.

  Table 35 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Full-Time Paid Personnel of the Red Cross Assigned to Duty With the Uniformed Services in the United
                                       States and Residing on a Military Installation and Accompanying Dependents
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  No....................  No....................  Yes..................  1.
Lawful Spouse.....................  No....................  No....................  No....................  Yes..................  1, 2.

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Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  No....................  No....................  3....................  1, 3.
     stepchild, Illegitimate child
     of employee, illegitimate
     child of spouse, or foster
     child.
    Ward..........................  No....................  No....................  No....................  4....................  1, 4.
    Pre-adoptive..................  No....................  No....................  No....................  5....................  1, 5.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  No....................  No....................  6....................  1, 6.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  No....................  No....................  3....................  1, 3.
 Parent-by-Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, but subject to purchase restrictions in accordance with DoDI 1330.21.
2. Yes, if a dependent of an authorized sponsor, and residing in the sponsor's household.
3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
4. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of
  competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on
  the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household.
5. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the sponsor by a placement agency (recognized by
  the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption
  by the sponsor.
6. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (h) Full-time paid personnel of the Red Cross assigned to duty with 
the uniformed services outside the United States and their accompanying 
dependents, when residing in the same household, are eligible for 
benefits as shown in Table 36 to this subpart.

   Table 36 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Full-Time Paid Personnel of the Red Cross Assigned to Duty With the Uniformed Services Outside the
                                                        United States and Accompanying Dependents
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  1.....................  2.....................  Yes..................  2.
Lawful Spouse.....................  No....................  1.....................  3.....................  Yes..................  3.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  1, 4..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
     stepchild, Illegitimate child
     of employee or illegitimate
     child of spouse.
    Ward..........................  No....................  No....................  5.....................  5....................  5.
    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  1, 6..................  7.....................  7....................  7.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  1, 4..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
 or Parent-by-Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, on a space-available basis at rates specified in uniformed services instructions. Additional guidelines are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22
  and Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25.
2. Yes, if U.S. citizen assigned overseas (not a local hire).
3. Yes, if a dependent of an authorized sponsor and residing in the sponsor's household.
4. Yes, if a dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of
  competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on
  the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household.
6. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
7. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (i) Full-time paid personnel of the United Service Organizations 
(USO) serving outside the United States and their accompanying 
dependents when residing in the same household are eligible for 
benefits as shown in Table 37 to this subpart.

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    Table 37 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Full-Time Paid Personnel of the USO and Accompanying Dependents Serving Outside the United States
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  1.....................  2.....................  Yes..................  2.
Lawful Spouse.....................  No....................  1.....................  3.....................  Yes..................  3.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  1, 4..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of employee, or illegitimate
     child of spouse.
    Ward..........................  No....................  No....................  5.....................  5....................  5.
    Foster child..................  No....................  No....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  1, 5..................  7.....................  7....................  7.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  1, 4..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
 or Parent-by-Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis. Additional guidelines are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD
  Instruction 1400.25.
2. Yes, if U.S. citizens assigned overseas (not a local hire).
3. Yes, if a dependent of an authorized sponsor and residing in the sponsor's household.
4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of
  competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on
  the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household.
6. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the member sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
7. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (j) Full-time paid personnel of the USS serving outside the United 
States and outside U.S. territories and possessions, and their 
accompanying dependents, when residing in the same household, are 
eligible for benefits as shown in Table 38 to this subpart.

 Table 38 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Full-Time Paid Personnel of the USS Serving Outside the United States and Outside U.S. Territories and
                                                         Possessions and Accompanying Dependents
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  1.....................  No....................  Yes..................  No.
Lawful Spouse.....................  No....................  1.....................  No....................  Yes..................  No.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  1, 2..................  No....................  2....................  No.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of employee, or illegitimate
     child of spouse.
    Ward..........................  No....................  No....................  No....................  3....................  No.
    Foster Child..................  No....................  No....................  No....................  2....................  No.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  1, 4..................  No....................  5....................  No.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  1, 2..................  No....................  2....................  No.
 or Parent-by-Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis. Additional guidelines are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD
  Instruction 1400.25.
2. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
3. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of
  competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on
  the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household.
4. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
5. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (k) MSC civil service Marine personnel deployed on MSC-owned and 
operated vessels outside the United States and outside U.S. territories 
and possessions are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 39 to this 
subpart.

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   Table 39 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for MSC Personnel Deployed on MSC-Owned and Operated Vessels Outside the United States and Outside U.S.
                                                               Territories and Possessions
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  1.....................  No....................  Yes..................  No.
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Note:
1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis.

    (l) Ship's officers and members of the crews of NOAA vessels are 
eligible for benefits in accordance with 33 U.S.C. 3074 as shown in 
Table 40 to this subpart. Ship's officers are not commissioned 
officers, but civilian employees of NOAA.

                        Table 40 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Ship's Officers and Members of the Crews of NOAA Vessels
                                                              [NOAA Wage Mariner Employees]
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Lawful Spouse.....................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  No....................  1.....................  1....................  1.
     stepchild, Illegitimate child
     of employee, Illegitimate
     child of spouse, or Foster
     Child.
    Ward..........................  No....................  No....................  2.....................  2....................  2.
    Pre-adoptive..................  No....................  No....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  No....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  No....................  1.....................  1....................  1.
 Parent-by-Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
2. Yes if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of competent
  jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on the sponsor
  for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household.
3. Yes if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the sponsor by a placement agency (recognized by the
  Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by
  the sponsor.
4. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (m) Officers and crews of vessels, lighthouse keepers, and depot 
keepers of the former Lighthouse Service are eligible for benefits as 
shown in Table 41 to this subpart.

  Table 41 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Officers and Crews of Vessels, Lighthouse Keepers, and Depot Keepers of the Former Lighthouse Service
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
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    (n) Presidential appointees who have been confirmed by the Senate 
(PASs) are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 42 to this subpart.

                                         Table 42 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Presidential Appointees
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  1.....................  2.....................  Yes..................  2.
PAS...............................
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Notes:
1. Designation for PASs and other designated civilian officials within the DoD and the Military Departments. This is a specific reimbursable care value
  at the interagency rate outside the National Capital Region.
2. Yes, if residing in quarters on DoD military installations.


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    (o) Contract surgeons overseas during the period of their contract 
are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 43 to this subpart.

                                       Table 43 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Contract Surgeons Overseas
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  No....................  No....................  1....................  1.
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Note:
1. Only during the period of their contract with the Surgeon General.

    (p) State employees of the National Guard may be identified in 
DEERS for the purpose of issuing a CAC to access DoD networks. There 
are no benefits assigned and no dependent benefits are extended as 
shown in Table 44 to this subpart.

                                          Table 44 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for State Guard Employees
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
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Sec.  161.21  Benefits for retired civilian personnel.

    (a) Retired DoD civilian employees. Retired appropriated and non-
appropriated fund employees of the DoD are eligible for benefits as 
shown in Table 45 to this subpart. The Under Secretary of Defense for 
Personnel and Readiness Memorandum, ``Department of Defense Civilian 
Retiree Identification Cards,'' authorized the issuance of a DoD ID 
card to this population.

                                     Table 45 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Retired DoD Civilian Employees
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  No....................  No....................  1....................  No.
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Note:
1. Yes, but benefit is not printed on the DoD ID card and will be facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10.

    (b) Retired NOAA Wage Mariner employees and their eligible 
dependents. Retired NOAA Wage Mariners (including retired ship's 
noncommissioned officers and members of the crews of NOAA vessels and 
its predecessors), and their dependents are eligible for benefits in 
accordance with 33 U.S.C. 3074 as shown in Table 46 to this subpart. 
Surviving dependents of deceased retired NOAA wage mariners remain 
eligible for benefits in accordance with governing policies as shown in 
Table 46 to this subpart.

                    Table 46 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Retired NOAA Wage Mariner Employees and Their Eligible Dependents
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Lawful Spouse.....................  No....................  No....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  No....................  1.....................  1....................  1.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of record of female member,
     illegitimate child of male
     member, whose paternity has
     been judicially determined,
     or foster child.
    Ward..........................  No....................  No....................  2.....................  2....................  2.
    Pre-adoptive Child............  No....................  No....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  No....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
 Over.
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Notes:
1. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support and residing in the sponsor's household.
2. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor or former member as a result of a
  court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if
  dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household.
3. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the sponsor by a placement agency (recognized by
  the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption
  by the sponsor.
4. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.


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Sec.  161.22  Benefits for foreign affiliates.

    (a) Sponsored NATO and PFP personnel in the United States. Active 
duty officer and enlisted personnel of NATO and PFP countries serving 
in the United States under the sponsorship or invitation of the DoD or 
a Military Service and their accompanying dependents living in the 
sponsor's U.S. household are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 47 
to this subpart.

            Table 47 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Sponsored NATO and PFP Personnel and Accompanying Dependents in the United States
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  1.....................  2.....................  2....................  2.
Lawful Spouse.....................  3.....................  1.....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            3, 4..................  1, 4..................  4.....................  4....................  4.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of member, or illegitimate
     child of spouse.
    Ward..........................  No....................  No....................  5.....................  5....................  5.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   3, 6..................  1, 6..................  7.....................  7....................  7.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  No....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
 or Parent by Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, for outpatient care no charge and for inpatient care at full reimbursable rate.
2. Yes, if:
a. Under orders issued by a U.S. Military Service; or
b. Assigned military attach[eacute] duties in the United States and designated on reciprocal agreements with the Department of State.
3. Yes, for outpatient care only.
4. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States.
5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of
  competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if residing in
  the authorized sponsor's household.
6. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States and the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
7. Yes, if the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (b) Sponsored non-NATO personnel in the United States. Active duty 
officer and enlisted personnel of non-NATO countries serving in the 
United States under DoD or Service sponsorship or invitation and their 
dependents, living in the non-NATO personnel's U.S. household, are 
eligible for benefits as shown in Table 48 to this subpart.

              Table 48 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Sponsored Non-NATO Personnel and Accompanying Dependents in the United States
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  1.....................  2.....................  2....................  2.
Lawful Spouse.....................  No....................  1.....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  1, 4..................  3.....................  3....................  3.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of member, or illegitimate
     child of spouse.
    Ward..........................  No....................  No....................  4.....................  4....................  4.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  1, 5..................  6.....................  6....................  6.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  No....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
 or Parent by Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, for outpatient care only on a reimbursable basis.
2. Yes, if under orders issued by a U.S. Military Service.
3. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States.
4. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of
  competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if residing in
  the authorized sponsor's household.
5. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States and the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
6. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States and the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (c) Non-sponsored NATO personnel in the United States. Active duty 
officer and enlisted personnel of NATO countries who, in connection 
with their official NATO duties, are stationed in the United States but 
are not under DoD

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or Service sponsorship and their accompanying dependents living in the 
non-sponsored NATO personnel's U.S. household are eligible for benefits 
as shown in Table 49 to this subpart.

          Table 49 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Non-Sponsored NATO and PFP Personnel in the United States and Accompanying Dependents
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  1.....................  No....................  No...................  No.
Lawful Spouse.....................  2.....................  1.....................  No....................  No...................  No.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            2, 3..................  1, 3..................  No....................  No...................  No.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of member, or illegitimate
     child of spouse.
    Ward..........................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   2, 3, 4...............  1, 3, 4...............  No....................  No...................  No.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
 or Parent by Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, for outpatient care no charge and for inpatient care at full reimbursable rate.
2. Yes, for outpatient care only.
3. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States.
4. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States and the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (d) NATO and non-NATO personnel outside the United States. Active 
duty officer and enlisted personnel of NATO and non-NATO countries 
serving outside the United States and outside their own country under 
DoD or Service sponsorship or invitation and their accompanying 
dependents living with the sponsor are eligible for benefits as shown 
in Table 50 to this subpart. These benefits may be extended to this 
category of personnel not under DoD or Service sponsorship or 
invitation when it is determined by the major overseas commander that 
the granting of such privileges is in the best interests of the United 
States and such personnel are connected with, or their activities are 
related to, the performance of functions of the Service establishment.

         Table 50 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for NATO, PFP, and Non-NATO Personnel Outside the United States and Accompanying Dependents
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  1.....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Lawful Spouse.....................  No....................  1.....................  Yes...................  Yes..................  Yes.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  1, 2..................  2.....................  2....................  2.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of member, or illegitimate
     child of spouse.
    Ward..........................  No....................  No....................  3.....................  3....................  3.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  1, 4..................  5.....................  5....................  5.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  No....................  2.....................  2....................  2.
 or Parent by Adoption.
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Notes:
1. Yes, for outpatient care only on a reimbursable basis.
2. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor and dependent on over 50 percent support.
3. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of
  competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on
  the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household.
4. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor and the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.
5. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States and the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.

    (e) Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA). Military service 
is mandatory for all Republic of Korea (ROK) male citizens. Those male 
citizens who speak English often become KATUSA serving with the U.S. 
Army forces in the ROK. This arrangement is provided for in the status 
of forces agreement between the United States and ROK. The KATUSAs are 
identified in DEERS for the purpose of issuing CACs for access to the 
U.S. installations in the ROK. No other benefits are provided as shown 
in Table 51 to this subpart.

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                                                 Table 51 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for KATUSA
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
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    (f) Foreign national civilians. Civilian employees of a foreign 
government who are assigned a support role with the DoD or Military 
Services or attending school at one of the DoD or uniformed services 
advanced schools may be identified in DEERS for the purpose of issuing 
a CAC. The foreign national civilian must be sponsored by the DoD or a 
Military Service regardless of whether the foreign national civilian is 
from a NATO, PFP, or non-NATO country. There are no benefits assigned 
and no dependent benefits are extended as shown in Table 52 to this 
subpart.

                                       Table 52 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Foreign National Civilians
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
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    (g) Foreign national contractors. Contractor personnel, contracted 
to a foreign government, who are assigned a support role with the DoD 
or Military Services or as a representative of a foreign government at 
one of the DoD or uniformed services advanced schools may be identified 
in DEERS for the purpose of issuing a CAC for physical and logical 
access requirements. The foreign national contractor must be sponsored 
by the DoD or a Military Service regardless of whether the foreign 
national civilian is from a NATO, PFP, or a non-NATO country. There are 
no benefits assigned and no dependent benefits are extended as shown in 
Table 53 to this subpart.

                                      Table 53 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Foreign National Contractors
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
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    (h) Personnel subject to a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) 
in the United States. For countries that have bilateral RHCAs with the 
DoD, RHCAs provide that a limited number of foreign force members and 
their dependents in the United States may be provided inpatient medical 
care at MTFs on a space-available basis without cost (except for a 
subsistence charge, if it applies). Provision of such care is 
contingent on comparable care being made available to a comparable 
number of U.S. military personnel and their dependents in the foreign 
country. Benefits are provided as shown in Table 54 to this subpart.

 Table 54 to Subpart C of Part 161--Benefits for Foreign Force Members and Eligible Dependents Residing in the United States Who Are Covered by an RHCA
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                                              CHC                     DC                       C                     MWR                     E
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Self..............................  No....................  1.....................  No....................  No...................  No.
Lawful Spouse.....................  No....................  1.....................  No....................  No...................  No.
Children, Unmarried, Under 21
 Years:
    Legitimate, adopted,            No....................  1, 2..................  No....................  No...................  No.
     stepchild, illegitimate child
     of member, or illegitimate
     child of spouse.
    Ward..........................  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and   No....................  1, 2, 3...............  No....................  No...................  No.
 Over.
Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent,  No....................  No....................  No....................  No...................  No.
 or Parent by Adoption.
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Notes:
1. As determined by the appropriate RHCA.
2. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States.
3. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States, the child:
a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering
  Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or
b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-
  time student, while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support.


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0
9. Add subpart D to read as follows:
Subpart D--DoD Identification (ID) Cards: Eligibility Documentation 
Required for Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) 
Enrollment, Record Management, and ID Card Issuance
Sec.
161.23 Procedures.

Subpart D--DoD Identification (ID) Cards: Eligibility Documentation 
Required for Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System 
(DEERS) Enrollment, Record Management, and ID Card Issuance


Sec.  161.23  Procedures.

    (a) Eligibility documentation--(1) Basic requirements. (i) ID card 
applicants must provide documentation as initial verification of 
eligibility for benefits or as proof of relationship to the sponsor. 
The sponsor is the prime beneficiary who derives eligibility based on 
individual status rather than dependence upon or relationship to 
another person, in accordance with Sec.  161.7(a). When possible, DEERS 
records will be established and updated by authoritative data feeds.
    (ii) An individual's DEERS record is established through the in-
person presentation of identity documentation and, in some cases, 
eligibility documentation. Documentation verifying an ID card 
applicant's identity is always required in accordance with Sec.  
161.7(d)(1). Eligibility documentation may also be required to update a 
DEERS record to reflect a change in benefits or status.
    (A) Identity and eligibility documentation is reviewed for 
authenticity by a RAPIDS verifying official (VO) and incorporated into 
the individual's DEERS record as necessary.
    (B) The sponsor or DoD beneficiary must provide documentation to 
establish or terminate the relationship to a dependent within 30 days 
of the change.
    (C) The VO ensures that the DD Form 1172-2 is signed by the 
sponsor.
    (1) If the sponsor refuses to sign or is physically unable to sign 
the application, the VO verifies that the dependency between the 
sponsor and dependent exists and includes reasons why the sponsor is 
not able to or will not sign the application on the DD Form 1172-2. The 
VO then signs in the sponsor signature block and in the verifier's 
block.
    (2) If the sponsor is deceased, the DoD beneficiary signs on the 
beneficiary's own behalf or on behalf of the surviving dependent.
    (D) A VO may request additional documentation if there is any 
question of the authenticity of those presented.
    (iii) Eligible individuals presenting eligibility documentation not 
listed in this subpart must have the responsible uniformed service 
Judge Advocate General or local Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) review and 
verify the documentation. A written Judge Advocate General or SJA 
opinion may need to be submitted at ID card issuance, verifying the 
documentation's use for DEERS enrollment.
    (2) Documentation standards--(i) Certified documentation. All 
documentation must be an original or certified document.
    (ii) Foreign documentation. Additional requirements are applied 
toward the verification of foreign eligibility documentation submitted 
to support enrollment of a dependent, including:
    (A) A full English language translation, which the translator has 
certified as complete and accurate, and the translator's certification 
of competency to translate from the foreign language into English, in 
accordance with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Translation must be provided by a 
translator other than the individual presenting the document.
    (B) A written Judge Advocate General or local SJA opinion 
confirming use of the eligibility documentation, if the uniformed 
service member is stationed overseas.
    (C) Documentation that attests to the genuineness of the signature 
and seal, or the position of the foreign official who executed, issued, 
or certified the foreign documentation being presented to substantiate 
the dependency relationship to the sponsor.
    (1) An accompanying original apostille (i.e., certification) from a 
higher-level authority in the foreign country of issuance, for 
eligibility documents from countries that have adopted the Hague 
Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign 
Public Documents, October 5, 1961 (copies may be obtained from the 
Internet at https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/full-text/?cid=41). Sponsors should contact their SJA for information on how to 
obtain an apostille from a member nation; or
    (2) An accompanying original certificate of authentication by a 
U.S. Consular Officer in the foreign country of issuance, for 
eligibility documents from all other foreign nations. Sponsors should 
contact their SJA for information on how to request issuance of 
certificate(s) of authentication from a U.S. Consular official.
    (b) Documentation for dependents--(1) Overview. This paragraph (b) 
describes eligibility documentation required for eligible dependents of 
qualifying sponsors, including current, former, and retired uniformed 
service members, civilian employees, and other eligible individuals in 
accordance with subpart C of this part. Dependents who are eligible for 
benefits in accordance with subpart C of this part must provide 
eligibility documentation that establishes the dependent's relationship 
to the sponsor and verifies eligibility, as shown in Tables 1 through 
12 to this subpart.
    (i) The uniformed services restrict cross-servicing for 
verification of the DD Form 1172-2 and eligibility documentation to the 
responsible uniformed service for certain categories of dependents, in 
accordance with Sec.  161.7(e)(1).
    (ii) Service-specific requirements and processes are addressed in 
Air Force Instruction 36-3026, ``Identification Cards for Members of 
the Uniformed Services, Their Eligible Family Members, and Other 
Eligible Personnel'' (available at: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi36-3026v1_ip/afi_36-3026_ip.pdf).
    (2) Spouse. A sponsor's spouse must have eligibility verified by 
documentation shown in Table 1 to this subpart.

Table 1 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required for
                                a Spouse
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Spouse............................  Marriage certificate.
Common Law Spouse.................  SJA opinion (Note 1) and Common law
                                     marriage certificate (Note 2) or
                                     Court order (Note 3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A written SJA opinion that a common law marriage is recognized in the
  relevant State or U.S. jurisdiction.
2. A common law marriage certificate certified by the State.

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3. An order or other appropriate document from a court of competent
  jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession)
  that establishes a common law marriage.

    (3) Child, unmarried, under the age of 21. A sponsor's dependent 
child, who is unmarried and under the age of 21, must have eligibility 
verified as shown in Tables 2 through 7 to this subpart. A child under 
the age of 21, who marries and subsequently divorces, may present a 
divorce decree and have eligibility reinstated, if the other 
requirements for a dependent child are met.
    (i) Legitimate child. A sponsor's legitimate child must have 
eligibility verified by documentation shown in Table 2 to this subpart.

Table 2 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required for
                           a Legitimate Child
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Legitimate Child..................  Birth certificate (Note 1).
Legitimate Child Conceived          Birth certificate (Note 1) and
 Posthumously.                       Director, DoDHRA memorandum (Note
                                     2).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A certificate of live birth or an FS-240, ``Consular Report of Birth
  Abroad,'' may be used in lieu of a birth certificate.
2. A memorandum signed by the Director, DoDHRA, establishing the
  eligibility for a child conceived of artificial insemination after the
  sponsor's death. The deceased sponsor's responsible uniformed service
  project office must submit all eligibility determination requests to
  DoDHRA, including documentation that:
a. Verifies the sponsor's intent to start a family, usually provided by
  the lab or clinic that assisted the couple with the in vitro process.
b. Provides the date of the sponsor's death.
c. Provides the date of birth or expected date of birth of the child.

    (ii) Pre-adoptive or adopted child. A sponsor's pre-adoptive or 
adopted child must have eligibility verified by documentation shown in 
Table 3 to this subpart.

Table 3 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required for
                     a Pre-Adoptive or Adopted Child
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pre-Adoptive Child................  Birth certificate (Note 1) and
                                     Placement agreement (Note 2) or
                                     Court order (Note 2) or Document
                                     authorized by State or local law
                                     (Notes 2, 3).
Adopted Child.....................  Birth certificate (Note 1) and
                                     Adoption decree (Note 4) or Court
                                     order (Note 4).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A certificate of live birth or an FS-240 may be used in lieu of a
  birth certificate. When a placement agreement or an order or other
  appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the
  United States (or U.S. territory or possession) establishes the
  child's date of birth, it may also be used in lieu of a birth
  certificate.
2. The placement agreement, order or other appropriate document from a
  court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S.
  territory or possession), or other appropriate document from any other
  source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement
  must include the intent to adopt.
3. An appropriate document from any other source authorized by State or
  local law with written approval from the responsible uniformed service
  Judge Advocate General or local SJA.
4. An order or other appropriate document from a court of competent
  jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession)
  that establishes legal adoption of the child by the sponsor.

    (iii) Stepchild. A sponsor's stepchild must have eligibility 
verified by documentation shown in Table 4 to this subpart.

Table 4 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required for
                               a Stepchild
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stepchild.........................  Birth certificate (Note 1) and
                                     Sponsor's marriage certificate
                                     (Note 2).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note:
1. A certificate of live birth or an FS-240 may be used in lieu of a
  birth certificate. When a placement agreement or an order or other
  appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the
  United States (or U.S. territory or possession) establishes the
  child's date of birth, it may also be used in lieu of a birth
  certificate.
2. A marriage certificate that establishes the relationship between the
  child's parent and the sponsor.

    (iv) Illegitimate child of record. A male sponsor's illegitimate 
child of record must have eligibility verified by documentation shown 
in Table 5 to this subpart.

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Table 5 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required for
              a Male Sponsor's Illegitimate Child of Record
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Illegitimate child of record whose  Birth certificate (Note 1) and Court
 paternity has been judicially       document (Note 2) or Consent order
 determined.                         of paternity (Note 3).
Illegitimate child of record whose  Birth certificate (Note 1) and SJA
 paternity has not been judicially   opinion (Note 4) or Voluntary
 determined.                         acknowledgment of paternity (Note
                                     5).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A certificate of live birth or an FS-240 may be used in lieu of a
  birth certificate. When a placement agreement or an order or other
  appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the
  United States (or U.S. territory or possession) establishes the
  child's date of birth, it may also be used in lieu of a birth
  certificate.
2. An order or other appropriate document from a court of competent
  jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession)
  that establishes paternity.
3. A consent order of paternity, recognized by a court of competent
  jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession).
  An affidavit of paternity, recognized by a court of competent
  jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession),
  may be used in lieu of a consent order of paternity.
4. A written SJA opinion, if the member is stationed in a foreign
  country.
5. A voluntary acknowledgement of paternity signed by both parents and
  filed with the State.

    (v) Ward. A sponsor's ward must have eligibility verified by 
documentation shown in Table 6 to this subpart. The sponsor must 
certify on the DD Form 1172-2 that the sponsor is providing more than 
50 percent of the dependent's support and that the ward resides in the 
sponsor's household in order to issue an ID card.

Table 6 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required for
                                 a Ward
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ward..............................  Birth certificate (Note 1) and
                                     Financial dependency determination
                                     (Note 2) and Placement agreement
                                     (Note 3) or Court document (Note
                                     3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A certificate of live birth or an FS-240 may be used in lieu of a
  birth certificate. When a placement agreement or an order or other
  appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the
  United States (or U.S. territory or possession) establishes the
  child's date of birth, it may also be used in lieu of a birth
  certificate.
2. A financial dependency determination from the responsible service's
  Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS), or the service
  equivalent pay office, acknowledging that the sponsor is providing
  more than 50 percent of the dependent's support, or was at the time of
  the sponsor's death.
3. A placement agreement or an order or other appropriate document from
  a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S.
  territory or possession) that establishes legal custody of the child
  by the sponsor for no less than 12 consecutive months.

    (vi) Foster child. A sponsor's foster child must have eligibility 
verified by documentation shown in Table 7 to this subpart.

Table 7 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required for
                             a Foster Child
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Foster Child......................  Birth certificate (Note 1) and
                                     Placement agreement (Note 2) or
                                     Court document (Note 2).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A certificate of live birth or an FS-240 may be used in lieu of a
  birth certificate. When a placement agreement or an order or other
  appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the
  United States (or U.S. territory or possession) establishes the
  child's date of birth, it may also be used in lieu of a birth
  certificate.
2. A placement agreement or an order or other appropriate document from
  a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S.
  territory or possession) that establishes the child's relationship to
  the sponsor.

    (4) Child, unmarried, over the age of 21. A sponsor's dependent 
child, who is unmarried and over the age of 21, must have eligibility 
verified as shown in Tables 8 and 9 to this subpart.
    (i) Full-time student. A sponsor's child who is between the ages of 
21 and 23 and enrolled as a full-time student at an institution of 
higher learning must have eligibility verified by documentation shown 
in Table 8 to this subpart.

Table 8 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required for
                           a Full-Time Student
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Full-Time Student.................  Dependent documentation (Note 1) and
                                     Letter from school registrar (Note
                                     2) and Sponsor's certification of
                                     50 percent support (Note 3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:

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1. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must
  establish their relationship to the sponsor as specified in Tables 2
  through 7 in this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been
  established.
2. A letter from the school registrar that establishes the child as a
  full-time student.
3. Sponsor's certification on the DD Form 1172-2 that he or she is
  providing more than 50 percent of the dependent's support.

    (ii) Incapacitated child. A sponsor must follow the Service-
specific process for initial determination of an incapacitated 
dependent child. The incapacitated dependent child must have 
eligibility verified by documentation shown in Table 9 to this subpart.

Table 9 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required for
                         an Incapacitated Child
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Incapacitated Child...............  Dependent documentation (Note 1) and
                                     Medical sufficiency statement (Note
                                     2) and Financial dependency
                                     determination (Note 3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must
  establish their relationship to the sponsor as specified in Tables 2
  through 7 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been
  established.
2. A medical sufficiency statement issued by a physician in support of
  the military treatment facility or authorized TRICARE service
  provider, stating incapacitation, and dated within 90 days of
  application, as required by the sponsoring component. If applicable,
  the physician's statement must reflect that the incapacitation
  occurred after the 21st birthday but before the 23rd birthday, while
  the dependent was a full-time student.
3. A financial dependency determination from the responsible Service's
  DFAS, or the Service equivalent pay office, acknowledging that the
  sponsor is providing more than 50 percent of the dependent's support,
  or was at the time of the sponsor's death.

    (5) Parent. A sponsor's dependent parent, parent-in-law, 
stepparent, or parent-by-adoption, must have eligibility verified by 
documentation shown in Table 10 to this subpart.

  Table 10 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
                              for a Parent
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Parent............................  Financial dependency determination
                                     (Note 1) and Birth certificate
                                     (Notes 2) and Marriage certificate
                                     (Note 3) or Adoption decree (Note
                                     4).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A financial dependency determination from the responsible Service's
  DFAS, or the Service equivalent pay office, acknowledging that the
  sponsor is providing more than 50 percent of the dependent's support,
  or was at the time of the sponsor's death.
2. A birth certificate establishing parental relationship to the
  sponsor, or the sponsor's spouse.
3. A marriage certificate establishing a relationship to the sponsor's
  parent, or the sponsor's spouse's parent.
4. An adoption decree establishing legal adoption of the sponsor, or the
  sponsor's spouse, by the parent, or parent-in-law.

    (c) Documentation for surviving dependents. This paragraph (c) 
describes eligibility documentation required for surviving dependents 
of deceased uniformed service members who are eligible for benefits in 
accordance with subpart C of this part. Surviving dependents must have 
eligibility verified by documentation shown in Table 11 to this 
subpart. For ID card issuance, the unremarried widow or widower must 
certify on the DD Form 1172-2 that the widow or widower has not 
remarried.

  Table 11 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
                        for a Surviving Dependent
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Widow or Widower:
    Unremarried...................  Marriage certificate to sponsor
                                     (Note 1) and Death certificate of
                                     sponsor.
    Unmarried.....................  Marriage certificate to sponsor
                                     (Note 1) and Death certificate of
                                     sponsor and Marriage certificate
                                     from subsequent marriage (Note 1)
                                     and Divorce decree from subsequent
                                     marriage (Note 2) or Death
                                     certificate from subsequent
                                     marriage.
Dependent.........................  Dependent documentation (Note 3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A common law marriage certificate, a court order, or a written SJA
  opinion that a common law marriage is recognized by the relevant State
  or U.S. jurisdiction is also accepted.
2. A dissolution decree or annulment decree is also accepted.
3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are
  required to establish their relationship to the sponsor as specified
  in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not
  previously been established.

    (d) Documentation for abused dependents--(1) Overview. This 
paragraph (d) describes eligibility documentation required for abused 
dependents of uniformed service members who are eligible for benefits 
in accordance with subpart C of this part.
    (i) For the purposes of this paragraph (d), dependent children are 
limited to the sponsor's legitimate children, adopted children, and 
stepchildren, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1408(h). Their eligibility 
ends at age 18 unless otherwise eligible as full-time students (aged 
18-23) or based on an incapacitation that existed before age 18

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or occurred between the ages of 18 and 23 while a full-time student.
    (ii) Abused dependents are required to provide documentation that 
verifies eligibility as shown in Tables 12 and 13 to this subpart to 
the responsible uniformed service project office.
    (2) Abused dependent of a retirement-eligible service member. An 
abused dependent of a retirement eligible service member must have 
eligibility verified by documentation shown in Table 12 to this 
subpart.

  Table 12 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
     for an Abused Dependent of a Retirement-Eligible Service Member
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dependent.........................  DD Form 2698 ``Application for
                                     Transitional Compensation'' (Note
                                     1) and Letter from DFAS (Note 2)
                                     and Dependent documentation (Note
                                     3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. DD Form 2698, approved by the responsible uniformed service.
2. A letter from DFAS, approving request to receive a portion of retired
  pay, or other approval from the service equivalent pay office.
3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are
  required to establish their relationship to the sponsor as specified
  in Tables 1 through 4 of this subpart, if the relationship has not
  previously been established.

    (3) Abused dependent of a non-retirement-eligible service member. 
An abused dependent of a non-retirement-eligible Service member must 
have eligibility verified by documentation shown in Table 13 to this 
subpart.

  Table 13 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
   for an Abused Dependent of a Non-Retirement Eligible Service Member
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dependent.........................  DD Form 2698 (Note 1) and Dependent
                                     documentation (Note 2).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. DD Form 2698, approved by the responsible uniformed service.
2. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must
  establish their relationship to the sponsor as specified in Tables 1
  through 4 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been
  established.

    (e) Documentation for former spouses. This paragraph (e) describes 
eligibility documentation required for 20/20/20, 20/20/15, and 10/20/10 
former spouses of current, former, and retired uniformed service 
members, who are eligible for benefits in accordance with subpart C of 
this part. For ID card issuance, the unremarried former spouse must 
certify on the DD Form 1172-2 that the former spouse has not remarried. 
10/20/10 former spouses, also known as abused former spouses of 
retirement-eligible Service members who are eligible under 10 U.S.C. 
4108(h), should refer to paragraphs (d)(1) and (2) of this section for 
more information. Eligible former spouses, as identified in subpart C 
of this part, must have eligibility verified by documentation shown in 
Table 14 to this subpart.

 
  Table 14 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
                           for a Former Spouse
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Former Spouse:
    Unremarried...................  Marriage certificate to sponsor
                                     (Note 1) and Divorce decree from
                                     sponsor (Note 2) and Statement of
                                     service (Note 3).
    Unmarried.....................  Marriage certificate to sponsor
                                     (Note 1) and Divorce decree from
                                     sponsor (Note 2) and Statement of
                                     service (Note 3) and Marriage
                                     certificate from subsequent
                                     marriage (Note 1) and Divorce
                                     decree from subsequent marriage
                                     (Note 2) or Death certificate from
                                     subsequent marriage.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A common law marriage certificate, a court order, or a written SJA
  opinion that a common law marriage is recognized in the relevant State
  or U.S. jurisdiction, is also accepted.
2. A dissolution decree or annulment decree is also accepted.
3. Statement of service that establishes the uniformed service member's
  service. A complete set of DD Form 214, ``Certificate of Release or
  Discharge from Active Duty,'' or dates of inclusive service for
  servicing personnel may be used in lieu of the statement of service.

    (f) Documentation for uniformed service members--(1) Overview. This 
paragraph (f) describes eligibility documentation required for current, 
former, and retired uniformed service members, Medal of Honor (MOH) 
recipients, 100 percent disabled American veterans (DAVs), and their 
eligible dependents, in accordance with subpart C of this part.
    (i) MOH recipients must have their DEERS records updated manually, 
as indicated in this paragraph.
    (ii) Current, former, and retired members identified in this 
paragraph (f) should have eligibility updated in DEERS by an 
authoritative feed; however, under certain circumstances described in 
paragraphs (f)(2) and (3) of this section, a Service member may have 
eligibility verified by documentation shown in Tables 15 through 21 to 
this subpart.
    (iii) All other uniformed service members should have their DEERS 
records updated by authoritative data feeds.
    (2) Active duty member. An active duty member should have 
eligibility updated in DEERS by an authoritative

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feed; however, under certain circumstances described in the notes of 
the table, an active duty member may have eligibility verified by 
documentation shown in Table 15 to this subpart.

  Table 15 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
                for an Active Duty Member and Dependents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Active Duty Member................  Military orders (Note 1).
Dependent.........................  Dependent documentation (Note 2).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. Military orders may be used at the service project officer level when
  DEERS verification is not available.
2. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must
  establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1
  through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously
  been established.

    (3) National Guard and Reserve member. A National Guard or Reserve 
member who is activated to active duty should have eligibility updated 
in DEERS by an authoritative feed; however, under certain circumstances 
described in the notes of the table, a National Guard or Reserve member 
may have eligibility verified by documentation shown in Table 16 to 
this subpart.

  Table 16 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
          for a National Guard or Reserve Member and Dependents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
National Guard or Reserve Member..  Military orders (Note 1).
Dependent.........................  Dependent documentation (Note 2).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. Military orders may be used at the service project officer level when
  DEERS verification is not available.
2. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must
  establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1
  through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously
  been established.

    (4) Retired reserve member. A retired reserve member should have 
eligibility updated in DEERS by an authoritative feed; however, a 
retired reserve member may also have eligibility verified by 
documentation shown in Table 17 to this subpart.

  Table 17 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
               for a Retired Reserve Member and Dependents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Retired Reserve Member............  Notice of eligibility (Note 1) or
                                     Retired pay orders (Note 2) or DD
                                     Form 214 (Note 3).
Retired Reserve Member ordered to   DD Form 214 (Note 3) or Military
 active duty.                        order (Note 4) or Commissioning
                                     oath (Note 4) or Enlistment
                                     contract (Note 4).
Dependent.........................  Dependent documentation (Note 5).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. Notice of eligibility from the Service's designated Reserve Personnel
  Center establishing the uniformed service member's eligibility for
  retired pay at age 60.
2. Retired pay orders, establishing the uniformed service member's
  eligibility for retired pay at age 60.
3. A DD Form 214 that establishes the uniformed service member's service
  can be used when DEERS verification is not available. A statement of
  service or dates of inclusive service for servicing personnel may be
  used in lieu of the DD Form 214.
4. Documentation establishing the uniformed service member being ordered
  to active duty for greater than 30 days.
5. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must
  establish their relationship to the sponsor as specified in Tables 1
  through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously
  been established.

    (5) Retired member. A retired member should have eligibility 
updated in DEERS by an authoritative feed; however, a retired member 
may also have eligibility verified by documentation shown in Table 18 
to this subpart. Retired members include voluntary retired members, 
permanent disability retired list members, and temporary disability 
retired list members.

  Table 18 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
                   for a Retired Member and Dependents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Retired Member....................  Retirement orders or Correction of
                                     military record (Note 1) or DD Form
                                     214 (Note 2).
Dependent.........................  Dependent documentation (Note 3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A correction of military record can be used at the service project
  officer level when DEERS verification is not available.

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2. A DD Form 214 that establishes the uniformed service member's service
  can be used when DEERS verification is not available. A statement of
  service or dates of inclusive service for servicing personnel may be
  used in lieu of the DD Form 214.
3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must
  establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1
  through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously
  been established.

    (6) Transitional Health Care (THC) member. A THC member should have 
eligibility updated in DEERS by an authoritative feed; however, a THC 
member may also have eligibility verified by documentation shown in 
Table 19 to this subpart to correct an ineligible condition.

  Table 19 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
                     for a THC Member and Dependents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
THC Member........................  DD Form 214 (Note 1).
Dependent.........................  Dependent documentation (Note 2).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. DD Form 214, reflecting the appropriate separation program designator
  code for Transition Assistance (TA)-180 eligibility. Separation
  orders, reflecting the appropriate separation program designator code
  for TA-180 eligibility may be used in lieu of the DD Form 214.
2. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must
  establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1
  through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously
  been established.

    (7) MOH recipient. A MOH recipient should have eligibility verified 
by documentation shown in Table 20 to this subpart. DoDHRA will update 
all MOH DEERS records.

  Table 20 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
                   for a MOH Recipient and Dependents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
MOH Recipient.....................  Confirmation of MOH status (Note 1).
Dependent.........................  Dependent documentation (Note 2).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. Confirmation of MOH status by DoDHRA.
2. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must
  establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1
  through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously
  been established.

    (8) 100 percent DAV. An honorably discharged veteran who has been 
rated as 100 percent disabled or incapable of pursuing substantially 
gainful employment by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) should 
have eligibility verified by documentation shown in Table 21 to this 
subpart.

  Table 21 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
                  for a 100 Percent DAV and Dependents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
100 Percent DAV...................  VA rating determination letter (Note
                                     1) and DD Form 214 (Note 2).
Dependent.........................  Dependent documentation (Note 3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. VA rating determination letter that establishes eligibility as 100
  percent disabled or incapable of pursuing substantially gainful
  employment.
2. A DD Form 214 that characterizes the uniformed service member's
  discharge as honorable.
3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are
  required to establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified
  in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not
  previously been established.

    (g) Documentation for civilian personnel--(1) Overview. This 
paragraph (g) describes eligibility documentation required for civilian 
personnel, and their dependents, when they are eligible for benefits in 
accordance with subpart C of this part. Civilian personnel, as the 
sponsors, and their dependents, qualify for different benefits based on 
the sponsor's status in accordance with subpart C of this part. The 
definition of ``civilian personnel'' (e.g., civilian employee, DoD 
contractor, Red Cross employee) is specific to each eligibility set 
described. Civilian employees include both appropriated fund and 
nonappropriated fund employees, in accordance with subpart B of this 
part.
    (2) Civilian personnel--(i) Civilian personnel residing on a 
military installation in the United States. Civilian personnel residing 
on a military installation in the United States, and accompanying 
dependents, must have eligibility verified by documentation shown in 
Table 22 to this subpart.

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  Table 22 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
for Civilian Personnel Residing on a Military Installation in the United
                   States and Accompanying Dependents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Civilian: DoD civilian employee, DoD      Travel authorization (Note 1).
 contractor, Intergovernmental Personnel
 Act personnel, non-DoD government
 agency civilian employee under DoD
 sponsorship.
Dependent...............................  Travel authorization (Note 2)
                                           and Dependent documentation
                                           (Note 3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component
  authorizing the sponsor to reside on a military installation.
2. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component
  authorizing eligible dependents to accompany the sponsor.
3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are
  required to establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified
  in Tables 1 through 12 of this subpart, if the relationship has not
  previously been established.

    (ii) Civilian personnel outside the United States. Civilian 
personnel stationed outside the United States, and accompanying 
dependents, must have eligibility verified by documentation shown in 
Table 23 to this subpart.

  Table 23 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
     for Civilian Personnel Stationed Outside the United States and
                         Accompanying Dependents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Civilian: DoD civilian employee, DoD      Travel authorization (Note 1)
 contractor, Intergovernmental Personnel   and SPOT LOA (Note 2, 3).
 Act personnel, non-DoD government
 agency civilian employee under DoD
 sponsorship, DoD contractor authorized
 to accompany the Armed Forces (CAAF).
Dependent...............................  Dependent documentation (Note
                                           4) and Travel authorization
                                           (Note 5) or SPOT LOA (Note
                                           5).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component,
  indicating an assignment outside the United States.
2. A SPOT LOA that designates the contractor as CAAF, if a CAAF in
  accordance with DoD Instruction 3020.41, ``Operational Contract
  Support (OCS)'' (available at: https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/302041p.pdf).
3. A SPOT LOA, if applicable in accordance with Combatant Command
  guidance.
4. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are
  required to establish their relationship to the sponsor as specified
  in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not
  previously been established.
5. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component or
  SPOT LOA authorizing eligible dependents to accompany the sponsor.

    (3) Red Cross personnel. Uniformed and non-uniformed full-time paid 
personnel of the Red Cross assigned to duty with the uniformed services 
and either residing on a military installation in the United States, or 
stationed outside the United States, and accompanying dependents, must 
have eligibility verified by documentation shown in Table 24 to this 
subpart.

  Table 24 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
     for Full-Time Paid Personnel of the Red Cross and Accompanying
                               Dependents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red Cross Employee................  Travel authorization (Note 1).
Dependent.........................  Travel authorization (Note 2) and
                                     Dependent documentation (Note 3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component
  authorizing the sponsor to reside on a military installation in the
  United States, or indicating an assignment outside the United States.
2. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component
  authorizing eligible dependents to accompany the sponsor.
3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are
  required to establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified
  in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not
  previously been established.

    (4) United Service Organizations (USO) personnel. USO area 
executives, center directors, and assistant directors serving outside 
the United States and outside U.S. territories and possessions and 
accompanying dependents, must have eligibility verified by 
documentation shown in Table 25 to this subpart.

  Table 25 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
 for USO Area Executives, Center Directors, and Assistant Directors and
                         Accompanying Dependents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
USO Employee......................  Travel authorization (Note 1).
Dependent.........................  Travel authorization (Note 2) and
                                     Dependent documentation (Note 3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component.

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2. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component
  authorizing eligible dependents to accompany the sponsor.
3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are
  required to establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified
  in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not
  previously been established.

    (5) United Seaman's Service (USS) personnel. USS personnel serving 
outside the United States and outside U.S. territories and possessions, 
and accompanying dependents, must have eligibility verified by 
documentation shown in Table 26 to this subpart.

  Table 26 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
              for USS Personnel and Accompanying Dependents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
USS Employee (Self)...............  Travel authorization (Note 1).
Dependent.........................  Travel authorization (Note 2) and
                                     Dependent documentation (Note 3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component.
2. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component
  authorizing eligible dependents to accompany the sponsor.
3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are
  required to establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified
  in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not
  previously been established.

    (6) Military Sealift Command (MSC) personnel. MSC personnel on MSC-
owned and operated vessels outside the United States and outside U.S. 
territories and possessions, and accompanying dependents, must have 
eligibility verified by documentation shown in Table 27 to this 
subpart.

  Table 27 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
    for MSC Personnel Deployed on MSC-Owned and Operated Vessels and
                         Accompanying Dependents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
MSC Employee......................  Travel authorization (Note 1).
Dependent.........................  Travel authorization (Note 2) and
                                     Dependent documentation (Note 3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component.
2. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component
  authorizing eligible dependents to accompany the sponsor.
3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are
  required to establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified
  in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not
  previously been established.

    (h) Documentation for foreign affiliates. This paragraph (h) 
describes eligibility documentation required for foreign affiliates, 
including foreign national military, civilian, and contractor 
personnel, and their dependents, when they are eligible for benefits in 
accordance with subpart C of this part. A foreign affiliate serving in 
the United States or outside the United States under the sponsorship or 
invitation of the DoD or a Military Service, and accompanying 
dependents, or a foreign affiliate serving in the United States in 
connection with their official duties but who are not under the 
sponsorship or invitation of the DoD or a Military Service, and 
accompanying dependents, must have eligibility verified by 
documentation shown in Table 28 to this subpart.

  Table 28 to Subpart D of Part 161--Eligibility Documentation Required
 for Sponsored Foreign Affiliates in the United States and Accompanying
                               Dependents
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign Affiliate.................  ITO (Note 1) or Foreign Visit
                                     Request (Note 1).
Dependent.........................  ITO (Note 2) or Foreign Visit
                                     Request (Note 2).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. An ITO, Foreign Visit Request, or other document establishing the
  foreign affiliate's sponsorship to travel to the United States.
2. An ITO, Foreign Visit Request, or letter produced by the sponsoring
  DoD Component authorizing eligible dependents to accompany the
  sponsor.

    (i) Documentation required to terminate eligibility in DEERS--(1) 
Overview. This paragraph (i) describes documentation required to 
terminate eligibility in DEERS. When terminating eligibility in DEERS, 
documentation is required in accordance with Tables 29 through 31 to 
this subpart.
    (2) Spouse. A sponsor's spouse, former spouse, or surviving widow 
or widower, who does not qualify as a DoD beneficiary and no longer 
meets the eligibility requirements identified in subpart C of this 
part, must have eligibility terminated in DEERS by documentation shown 
in Table 29 to this subpart.

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 Table 29 to Subpart D of Part 161--Documentation Required To Terminate
                    Eligibility of a Spouse in DEERS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Spouse............................  Divorce decree (Note 1) or Death
                                     certificate.
Former Spouse.....................  Marriage certificate from subsequent
                                     marriage (Note 2).
Widow/Widower.....................  Marriage certificate from subsequent
                                     marriage (Note 2).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A dissolution decree or annulment decree is also accepted.
2. A common law marriage certificate, a court order, or a written SJA
  opinion that a common law marriage is recognized in the relevant State
  or U.S. jurisdiction, is also accepted.

    (3) Child. A sponsor's child, who no longer meets the eligibility 
requirements identified in subpart C of this part, must have 
eligibility terminated in DEERS by documentation shown in Table 30 to 
this subpart.

 Table 30 to Subpart D of Part 161--Documentation Required To Terminate
                     Eligibility of a Child in DEERS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Child, Under Age 21:
    Legitimate, Adopted, Pre-       Marriage certificate (Note 1) or
     Adoptive, Illegitimate Child.   Adoption decree (Note 2) or Court
                                     order (Note 3) or Death certificate
                                     (Note 4).
    Stepchild.....................  Marriage certificate (Note 1) or
                                     Adoption decree (Note 2) or Court
                                     order (Note 3) or Death certificate
                                     (Note 4) or Divorce decree (Notes
                                     5, 6).
    Ward, Foster Child............  Marriage certificate (Note 1) or
                                     Adoption decree (Note 2) or Court
                                     order (Note 3) or Death certificate
                                     (Note 4) or Dependency
                                     certification (Note 7).
Child, Over Age 21:
    Full-Time Student.............  Marriage certificate (Note 1) or
                                     Death certificate (Note 4) or
                                     Change in financial status (Note 7)
                                     or Letter from school registrar
                                     (Note 8).
    Temporary or Permanent          Marriage certificate (Note 1) or
     Incapacitated Child.            Death certificate (Note 4) or
                                     Change in financial status (Note 7)
                                     or Medical sufficiency statement
                                     (Note 9).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A marriage certificate, if the child marries.
2. An adoption decree, if the child is adopted and the relationship to
  the sponsor is severed. This does not apply to surviving children
  adopted by a non-military member after the death of the sponsor in
  accordance with 32 CFR 199.3(f)(3).
3. An order or appropriate document from a court of competent
  jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession),
  affirming either the voluntary relinquishment or involuntary
  termination of parental rights and placing the child into custody of
  another guardian, or emancipating the child. In cases of involuntary
  termination, the Service project office should consult with the local
  SJA and confirm that the sponsor was properly notified of the
  involuntary termination proceedings and was given the opportunity to
  defend the sponsor's rights.
4. A death certificate, if the child dies.
5. A final divorce decree, if the sponsor and the child's parent divorce
  in accordance with 32 CFR 199.3(f)(3).
6. A dissolution decree or annulment decree is also accepted.
7. Sponsor certification on the DD Form 1172-2 that the sponsor is not
  providing more than 50 percent or that the child does not resides in
  the household.
8. A letter from the school registrar that establishes the child is no
  longer a full-time student.
9. A medical sufficiency statement issued by a physician in support of
  the military treatment facility or authorized TRICARE service
  provider, establishing the end of an incapacitation.

    (4) Parent. A sponsor's parent, including a parent-in-law, 
stepparent, or parent-by-adoption, who no longer meets the eligibility 
requirements, as identified in subpart C of this part, must have 
eligibility terminated in DEERS by documentation shown in Table 31 to 
this subpart.

 Table 31 to Subpart D of Part 161--Documentation Required To Terminate
                    Eligibility of a Parent in DEERS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                      Eligibility documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Parent............................  Change in financial status (Note 1)
                                     or Divorce decree (Note 2) or
                                     Marriage certificate (Note 3) or
                                     Death certificate (Note 4) or.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. The sponsor, or the dependent parent, verifies that the sponsor is
  not providing more than 50 percent financial support for the parent.
2. The relationship between the sponsor and the parent-in-law is
  terminated as a result of a divorce. A dissolution decree or annulment
  decree is also accepted.
3. The parent marries.
4. The parent dies.

    (j) Documentation required to set data display restrictions in 
DEERS. This paragraph (j) describes documentation required to request 
data display restrictions in DEERS. In certain circumstances, data 
display restrictions may be applied in DEERS to mask data elements from 
being viewed by affiliated family members by documentation shown in 
Table 32 to this subpart. Reasons and circumstances for restricting 
data may include, but are

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not limited to, personal preference and cases of abuse. Restricted data 
may include, but is not limited to, contact information such as an 
address, phone number, or email address.

  Table 32 to Subpart D of Part 161--Documentation Required To Set Data
                          Display Restrictions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                            Documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor or Dependent..............  DEERS Support Office request (Note
                                     1) or Project Office request (Note
                                     2) or Protective order (Note 3) or
                                     Health Insurance Portability and
                                     Accountability Act request (Note
                                     4).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A request to the DEERS Support Office asking for contact information
  to be restricted.
2. A request to the Service DEERS/RAPIDS Project Office asking for the
  contact information to be restricted.
3. An order or other appropriate document from a court of competent
  jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession)
  that establishes a protective order.
4. A request to restrict health information.

    (k) Documentation required to change a gender marker in DEERS. This 
paragraph (k) describes documentation required to request a change to a 
retiree's, a dependent's, or a contractor's gender marker in DEERS. 
Requests to change a gender marker require submission of documentation 
listed in Table 33 to this subpart that reflects the applicant's gender 
identity. All requests by retirees, dependents, and contractors to 
change gender markers must be submitted by the sponsor's responsible 
uniformed service project office or sponsoring agency to DoDHRA.
    (1) For changes to a retiree's gender marker, after DoDHRA confirms 
the change in DEERS, the uniformed service project office must follow 
existing Service procedures to send an update to DFAS, or the Service 
equivalent pay office, to allow DFAS, or the Service equivalent pay 
office, to update its system with the retiree's gender identity.
    (2) A military Service member should refer to DoD Instruction 
1300.28, ``In-Service Transition For Transgender Service Members'' 
(available at: https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/130028p.pdf) and the Secretary of Defense Memorandum of June 30, 2016, 
Directive Type Memorandum (DTM) 16-005, ``Military Service of 
Transgender Service Members'' (available at: https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/DTM-16-005.pdf) for DoD policy concerning 
changing their gender in DEERS.
    (3) Government civilian employees should consult their servicing 
human resources or civilian personnel office for guidance concerning 
changing their gender markers in DEERS.
    (4) If a name change is required in conjunction with a change of 
gender marker, see paragraph (m) of this section.
    (5) To change a gender marker in DEERS to correct an administrative 
error, see paragraph (n) of this section.

  Table 33 to Subpart D of Part 161--Documentation Required To Change a
                         Gender Marker in DEERS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                            Documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Retiree, Dependent, or Contractor   Re-issued or amended birth
 (Note 4).                           certificate (Note 1) or U.S.
                                     Passport (Note 1) or Court order
                                     (Note 2) or Doctor's letter with
                                     justification (Note 3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. Document must reflect the individual's gender identity.
2. An order or other appropriate document from a court of competent
  jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession)
  reflecting the individual's gender identity.
3. If unable to submit a re-issued or an amended birth certificate
  reflecting the individual's gender identity, a U.S. passport
  reflecting the individual's gender identity, or a certified true copy
  of a court order reflecting the individual's gender identity, a
  retiree, dependent or contractor may submit a letter from a doctor
  certifying that the sponsor or dependent has had the appropriate
  clinical treatment for gender transition. If a doctor's letter is
  being submitted in lieu of the other official documents identified in
  this table, the individual submitting the request shall attach to the
  doctor's letter a written statement that the other official documents
  cannot be submitted. Information that must be included in the doctor's
  letter follows:
a. Physician's full name.
b. Physician's medical license or certificate number.
c. Issuing state or other jurisdiction of medical license/certificate.
d. Physician's office address and telephone number.
e. Language stating that the physician is the sponsor's or dependent's
  attending physician and that the physician has a doctor/patient
  relationship with the sponsor or dependent.
f. Language stating the sponsor or dependent has had the appropriate
  clinical treatment for gender transition to the individual's gender
  identity. Specific treatment information is not required.
g. Language stating ``I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws
  of the United States that the forgoing is true and correct.''
4. Includes other ID card eligible populations managed by the Trusted
  Associate Sponsorship System for which DEERS is the authoritative
  source.

    (l) Documentation required to change a Social Security Number (SSN) 
in DEERS. This paragraph (l) describes documentation required to change 
an SSN in DEERS. An individual's SSN should be changed in DEERS with 
documentation shown in Table 34 to this subpart.
    (1) To change an SSN in a DEERS record that was established by an 
authoritative feed (e.g., uniformed service member records, DoD 
civilian personnel records), the sponsor will need to consult the 
personnel office that established the authoritative feed.
    (2) To change an SSN in a DEERS record that was manually 
established (e.g., dependent records), the sponsor will need to go to a 
RAPIDS site for assistance.

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 Table 34 to Subpart D of Part 161--Documentation Required To Change an
                              SSN in DEERS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                            Documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor...........................  Social security cards (Note 1) and
                                     Social Security Administration
                                     letter (Note 2).
Dependent.........................  Social security cards (Note 1) and
                                     Social Security Administration
                                     letter (Note 2).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. Social security cards issued by the Social Security Administration,
  establishing the old and new SSNs.
2. A letter from the Social Security Administration, explaining that a
  new SSN has been issued and stating that the individual will no longer
  use the old SSN.

    (m) Documentation required to change a name in DEERS. This 
paragraph (m) describes documentation required to change a name in 
DEERS. Name changes based on a marriage, divorce, or death, are made at 
the time of enrollment or ID card issuance. An individual's name should 
be changed in DEERS with documentation shown in Table 35 to this 
subpart.
    (1) To change a name in a DEERS record that was established by an 
authoritative feed (e.g., uniformed service member records, DoD 
civilian personnel records), the sponsor will need to first consult the 
personnel office that established the authoritative feed. If an 
immediate change is required, the sponsor may visit a RAPIDS site with 
the applicable documentation identified in Table 35 to this subpart.
    (2) To change a name in a DEERS record that was manually 
established (e.g., dependent records), the sponsor will need to visit a 
RAPIDS site with the applicable documentation identified in Table 35 to 
this subpart.

  Table 35 to Subpart D of Part 161--Documentation Required To Change a
                              Name in DEERS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                            Documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor...........................  Court order or Marriage certificate
                                     (Note 1) or Divorce decree (Note 2)
                                     or Death decree (Note 3) or Social
                                     security cards (Note 4).
Spouse............................  Court order or Marriage certificate
                                     (Note 1) or Divorce decree (Note 2)
                                     or Death certificate (Note 3) or
                                     Social security cards (Note 4).
Child.............................  Court order or Social security cards
                                     (Note 4).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
1. A marriage certificate to change an individual's last name to match
  the spouse's last name or to hyphenate the last name.
2. A divorce decree to establish the individual's last name as the
  individual's last name before being married. A dissolution decree or
  annulment decree is also accepted. Additional documentation confirming
  name before being married may be required.
3. A death certificate to establish the individual's last name as the
  individual's last name before being married. Additional documentation
  confirming name before being married may be required.
4. Social security cards issued by the Social Security Administration,
  establishing the individual's old full name and new full name.

    (n) Documentation required to correct an administrative error in 
DEERS--(1) Overview. This paragraph (n) describes documentation 
required to correct administrative errors in DEERS.
    (i) To correct an administrative error in a DEERS record that was 
established and updated by authoritative feed, the sponsor should 
consult the personnel office that owns the authoritative feed.
    (ii) To correct an administrative error in a DEERS record that was 
established and updated manually, the sponsor, on behalf of a 
dependent, should seek the support of the uniformed service's DEERS 
Support Office Field Support personnel with documentation shown in 
Tables 36 through 38 of this subpart.
    (2) Name or date of birth. An individual's name or date of birth, 
when incorrectly entered in DEERS, should be corrected with the 
documentation shown in Table 36 to this subpart.

  Table 36 to Subpart D of Part 161--Documentation Required To Modify a
    Name or Date of Birth in DEERS To Correct an Administrative Error
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                            Documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor or Dependent..............  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
                                     Services Form I-9, ``Instructions
                                     for Employment Eligibility
                                     Verification,'' Documentation
                                     (Note).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: Documentation from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  Form I-9, Lists of Acceptable Documents), that establishes name or
  date of birth.

    (3) Gender. An individual's gender marker, when incorrectly entered 
in DEERS, should be corrected with the documentation shown in Table 37 
to this subpart.

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  Table 37 to Subpart D of Part 161--Documentation Required To Modify a
        Gender Marker in DEERS To Correct an Administrative Error
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                            Documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor or Dependent..............  Birth certificate and Form I-9
                                     Documentation (Note).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: Documentation from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  Form I-9 (Lists of Acceptable Documents) that establishes gender.

    (4) SSN. An individual's SSN, when incorrectly entered in DEERS, 
should be corrected with the documentation shown in Table 38 to this 
subpart.

 Table 38 to Subpart D of Part 161--Documentation Required To Modify an
             SSN in DEERS To Correct an Administrative Error
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Status                            Documentation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor or Dependent..............  Documentation establishing SSN
                                     (Note).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: Government-issued documentation establishing SSN, including but
  not limited to, social security card, Department of the Treasury
  Internal Revenue Service Form W-2, ``Wage and Tax Statement,'' and
  Form SSA-1099, ``Social Security Benefit Statement.''


    Dated: October 11, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2016-24871 Filed 10-26-16; 8:45 am]
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