#### § 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](https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/106/public/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](https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/106/public/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

| | CHC | DC | C | MWR | E |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Self | 1 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes. |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3. |
| Ward | 1, 5 | 2, 5 | 5 | 5 | 5. |
| Pre-adoptive Child | 1, 6 | 2, 6 | 3, 6 | 3, 6 | 3, 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](https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/106/public/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](https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/111/public/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](https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/106/public/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. | | | | | |

[[81 FR 74879](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/81-FR-74879), Oct. 27, 2016, as amended at [89 FR 11182](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/89-FR-11182), Feb. 14, 2024]