Code of Federal Regulations Title 32. National Defense § 32.161.21 Benefits for retired civilian personnel

Self

No

No

No

1

No.

    Note:

    1. Yes, but benefit is not printed on the DoD ID card and will be facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10.

Self

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes.

Lawful Spouse

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes.

Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years:

Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, illegitimate child of male member, whose paternity has been judicially determined, or foster child

No

No

1

1

1.

Ward

No

No

2

2

2.

Pre-adoptive Child

No

No

3

3

3.

Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over

No

No

4

4

4.

    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.