Code of Federal Regulations Title 32. National Defense § 32.161.14 Benefits for MOH recipients

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 Over

1, 7

2, 7

8

8

8.

Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption

No

2, 4

4

4

4.

    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.