Title 32—National Defense--Volume 1
PART 161—IDENTIFICATION (ID) CARDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES, THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS
§ 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
Note:
1. Yes, but the 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
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 or Employed Outside the United States and Outside U.S. Territories and Possessions and Accompanying Dependents
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.
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.
(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 Agency Civilian Personnel Stationed or Employed Outside the United States and Outside U.S. Territories and Possessions and Accompanying Dependents
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, 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 and dependent on an authorized 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 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.
(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
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, 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 and dependent on an authorized sponsor 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 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
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
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
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.
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, 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 and dependent on an authorized 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 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.
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.
(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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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)
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
(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
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.
(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
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
§ 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
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
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.
§ 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
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 attaché 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
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 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
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
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.
Table 51 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for KATUSA
(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
(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
(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
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.
§ 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 § 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 § 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 § 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: http://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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Table 5 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a Male Sponsor's Illegitimate Child of Record
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Notes:
1. Retired pay orders, establishing the uniformed service member's eligibility for retired pay at age 60.
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. Documentation establishing the uniformed service member being ordered to active duty for greater than 30 days.
4. 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
Notes:
1. A correction of military record can be used at the service project officer level when DEERS verification is not available.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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: http://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
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. Full-time paid personnel of the USO 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 Full-Time Paid Personnel of the USO and Accompanying Dependents
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.
(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
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
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
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.
Table 29 to Subpart D of Part 161—Documentation Required To Terminate Eligibility of a Spouse in DEERS
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
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
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 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
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 employee's gender marker in DEERS. Requests to change a gender marker require submission of documentation listed in Table 33 to this subpart. All requests by retirees, dependents, and contractor employees 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) These documentation requirements do not apply nor can they be used to change the gender marker of a military Service member.
(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
Note:
1. 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.
Table 34 to Subpart D of Part 161—Documentation Required To Change an SSN in DEERS
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
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
Note: Documentation from the FIPS Pub 201-3, PIV Identity Proofing and Registration Requirements primary and secondary identity source document lists 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.
Table 37 to Subpart D of Part 161—Documentation Required To Modify a Gender Marker in DEERS To Correct an Administrative Error
Note: Documentation from the FIPS Pub 201-3, PIV Identity Proofing and Registration Requirements primary and secondary identity source document lists 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
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.”