NATO Policies on Former Spouse Benefits
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What benefits is a former spouse eligible for if they qualified under the 20-20-20 provision and remarry, then become unmarried due to death or divorce of the subsequent spouse?

  • Access to military housing
  • Retirement pay
  • Full healthcare benefits
  • Reinstatement of commissary, exchange, and MWR privileges only (correct)

    • How long has the Transition Assistance for Military Personnel (TAMP) or Transition Assistance Program (TAP) been extended?

  • 90 days
  • 365 days
  • 270 days
  • 180 days (correct)

    • What is the maximum issuance time period for RAPIDS for eligible VSI members?

  • 15 year increments
  • 5 year increments
  • 20 year increments
  • 10 year increments (correct)

    • How many days of authorized health care benefits begin after a member's separation from Active Duty?

    <p>180 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefits do eligible dependents of deceased former members who died before age 60 receive?

    <p>Commissary, MWR, and exchange benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For how many days must a child not be on active duty to remain eligible for an ID card as a dependent?

    <p>31 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enrolment of a newborn in DEERS should be accomplished within how many days of birth?

    <p>30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of days after a child's birth that a placeholder record can be created for newborn DEERS enrollment?

    <p>60 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document is NOT considered for initial enrolment of newborns?

    <p>Social Security Card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By how many days prior to the current ID card expiration should the initial dependency determination application be initiated for incapacitated children?

    <p>90 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What privileges are NOT authorized for foster children?

    <p>Medical care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the category designator for abused dependents enrolled in DEERS?

    <p>DB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the USID reflect for family members age 65 or older for the card expiration date?

    <p>Indefinite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What DD form must a sponsor sign to verify continued eligibility for dependents upon ID card reissuance?

    <p>DD Form 1172-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is taken if a sponsor is unable or unwilling to enroll eligible family members in DEERS?

    <p>Notification via telephone, email, in person, or letter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can ID cards be issued in increments when terminating dependents' eligibility in DEERS due to impending divorce?

    <p>One year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for assigning individuals such as SSM, SVO, VO, or IO/LRA?

    <p>Local commanders or their authorized designee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category designator is assigned to eligible uniformed service former spouses in DEERS?

    <p>DB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the ID card for a DB (Unremarried Former Spouse) who is 20-20-20 eligible expire?

    <p>4 years from verification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum duration for which a temporary ID card may be issued to a retired member's former spouse?

    <p>Up to 90 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age must a child reach to be issued an ID card?

    <p>Age 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do unmarried children cease to be eligible for military benefits unless they marry or join active service?

    <p>Age 21</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must RAPIDS VOs do to process a member's dependents' DD Form 1172-2?

    <p>Verify eligibility within DEERS or by documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form is utilized for incapacitated children over the age of 21?

    <p>DD Form 137-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of financial support must a sponsor provide for dependents to be entitled to commissary and exchange privileges?

    <p>50 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long do ID cards get issued for members on appellate leave or parole?

    <p>1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefits is an abused unmarried former spouse entitled to if they have not remarried and are not enrolled in an insurance plan?

    <p>Medical service, TRICARE, and MWR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form verifies the eligibility of a child under the age of 21 for DEERS if there is no question about their legitimacy?

    <p>Birth certificate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the 20/20/15 provision, what are unmarried former spouses eligible for if they have not remarried?

    <p>Medical service and TRICARE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs to the medical benefits and shopping privileges of a sponsor and family members if the sponsor is classified as a deserter?

    <p>They lose medical benefits and shopping privileges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum duration for issuing a temporary ID card for a former spouse of a retired member?

    <p>90 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a child to be recognized as a dependent in the DEERS program if they are a stepchild or legal custody ward?

    <p>Must be unmarried</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initial verification documents must a parent service provide for former spouses under the 20/20/20 and 20/20/15 provisions?

    <p>A marriage certificate and divorce decree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age does the DEERS program recognize a child for medical care eligibility?

    <p>21 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of support must a sponsor provide for a child to be entitled to commissary, exchange, and MWR privileges?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How soon should the enrollment of a newborn be accomplished after birth?

    <p>Within 30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age can a child under 10 years of age receive an ID card?

    <p>If the child is temporarily away from the sponsor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What privileges are authorized for a former spouse who qualifies under the 20-20-20 provision and becomes unmarried through death or divorce?

    <p>Commissary, exchange, and MWR privileges only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of health care benefits authorized after a member's separation from Active Duty?

    <p>180 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eligible dependents of deceased former members who died before age 60 receive which of the following benefits?

    <p>Commissary, MWR, and exchange benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the Transition Assistance for Military Personnel (TAMP) or Transition Assistance Program (TAP) extended?

    <p>180 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefits does an unmarried former spouse (20-20-20) who has not remarried receive?

    <p>Medical service, TRICARE, and commissary privileges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an unmarried former spouse qualified under the 20-20-15 provision remarries and later becomes unmarried again, what privileges are they eligible for?

    <p>Commissary, exchange, and MWR privileges only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum time period an ID card can be issued for a retired member's former spouse?

    <p>90 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a sponsor provide for a child to be recognized as a dependent in the DEERS program if they are a stepchild?

    <p>Proof of marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document is required for the initial verification of a former spouse under the 20-20-20 and 20-20-15 provisions?

    <p>Marriage certificate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required time frame for enrolling a newborn in DEERS after birth?

    <p>30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age are children under the DEERS program no longer eligible for medical care unless they marry or join active service?

    <p>21 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of financial support must a sponsor provide for a child to be entitled to commissary, exchange, and MWR privileges?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum age at which children can remain eligible for military benefits unless they marry or join active service?

    <p>21 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form must a sponsor sign to declare their dependent family member eligibility and enrollment?

    <p>DD Form 1172-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions do a sponsor and their family members retain medical benefits and shopping privileges?

    <p>If the sponsor is AWOL or a prisoner of war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age must an incapacitated child be for the incapacitation to be valid for military benefits?

    <p>21 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the medical benefits of a sponsor and family members if the sponsor is classified as a deserter?

    <p>They completely lose medical benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form used to verify the eligibility of a child under the age of 21 for DEERS if there is no question about their legitimacy?

    <p>Birth certificate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of children does the DEERS program recognize as dependents entitled to medical care until age 21?

    <p>Unmarried children including stepchildren and adopted children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long after a child's birth should DEERS enrollment be accomplished?

    <p>30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of days a placeholder record can be created for newborn DEERS enrollment?

    <p>60 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form must be submitted for the Dependency Statement for an incapacitated child over age 21?

    <p>DD Form 137-5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the initial dependency determination application for incapacitated children be initiated?

    <p>90 days prior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category designator is assigned to abused dependents enrolled in DEERS?

    <p>DB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many days must military members report changes to DEERS for family members?

    <p>30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expiration timeframe for the ID card of a DB (Unremarried Former Spouse) under the 20-20-20 provision?

    <p>4 years from date of verification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance can a DD Form 1172-2 be processed if a member's dependents cannot be signed for due to a court order?

    <p>State that the member is unable to sign due to court order and issue ID card.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time period for which temporary ID cards can be issued for a retired member's former spouse?

    <p>Up to 90 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for assigning individuals to serve as a SSM, SVO, VO/IO/LRA?

    <p>Local commanders or their authorized designee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a sponsor do if they are unwilling to enroll eligible family members in DEERS?

    <p>Provide the VO with a signed DD Form 1172-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of an ID card expiration for Abused Unremarried Former Spouses under the 10-20-10 provision?

    <p>4 years from date of verification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the category designator for eligible uniformed service former spouses enrolled in DEERS?

    <p>DB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    NATO Unclassified Information

    • Abused Unmarried Former Spouse (10-20-10): Not remarried, not enrolled in an insurance plan, is entitled to medical services (MS) & TRICARE (MC), commissary, exchange, and MWR.
    • Unmarried Former Spouse (20/20/15): Not remarried, receiving Medicare is not eligible for TRICARE unless a dependent of an active-duty member or under 65. Otherwise entitled to MS & TRICARE (MC), commissary, exchange, and MWR.
    • Unmarried Former Spouse (20/20/20): Not remarried, not enrolled in insurance plan, is entitled to medical services (MS) & TRICARE (MC), commissary, exchange, and MWR.
    • Initial Verification (20-20-20 and 20-20-15): Requires a marriage certificate, divorce decree, statement of service, or a complete set of DD Form 214s.

    Temporary ID Cards

    • Former Spouse ID Cards: Retired member's former spouse receives an ID card valid for up to 90 days. Active-duty member's former spouse receives an ID card valid up to 30 days.

    Remarriage/Divorce

    • Reinstated Privileges (20/20/20): A former spouse who remarries/becomes unmarried through death or divorce (of their subsequent spouse) is only eligible for reinstatement of commissary, exchange, and MWR privileges.

    Eligibility Forms

    • Dependent Eligibility Form: Sponsor declares dependent family member eligibility by signing DD Form 1172-2.

    Child ID Cards

    • Issuance Age: Child ID cards issued at age 10.

    DEERS (Dependents Eligible for Enrollment in Retirement System)

    • Child Eligibility (until age 21): Entitled to medical care (MC), commissary, exchange, and MWR privileges if the sponsor provides over 50 percent support and a household for the child (includes foster child).
    • Legal Custody/Ward/Adopted Child: Unmarried children, stepchildren, legal custody wards, and adopted children of a sponsor are eligible for medical care (MC) until age 21 (unless they marry or join active service).
    • Percent Support: Dependents are entitled to commissary, exchange, and MWR privileges if the sponsor provides over 50% support to the dependent and they reside in the household (including foster children).

    Enrollment of Newborns

    • Enrollment Timeframe: Initial enrollment of newborns should be accomplished within 30 days of birth.

    Incapacitated Children (over age 21)

    • Eligibility Verification: Incapacitated children (over 21) are eligible if incapacitation occurred prior to the child's 21st birthday. Use form DD Form 137-5.

    Courts – Martial/Administrative & Judicial Action

    • Temporary ID Card Issuance: RAPIDS (Rapid Access for Public Information and Delivery System) issues ID cards to members and dependents with a 90-day expiration date.
    • Issuance Increment: ID cards are issued in one-year increments for member/dependents for court-martial/administrative and judicial actions.

    AWOL, POW, MIA

    • Benefits Retention: Sponsor and family members retain medical benefits and shopping privileges.

    Deserters

    • Loss of Privileges: Sponsors and family members lose medical benefits and shopping privileges upon desertion. DEERS entitlements are terminated.

    Appellate Leave/Parole

    • Issuance of ID Cards: Issue ID cards to members on appellate leave or parole and their eligible dependents in one-year increments.

    ID Card Verification

    • Documentation: Birth certificates are used to verify eligibility for those under 21. (If no question of legitimacy)

    Enrollment of Children under 10

    • Eligibility requirements: Temporary residence outside the sponsor's home, the child is part of a joint-service couple or a single parent, and the child does not reside in the household.

    Initial Enrollment of Newborns

    • Timeframe: Newborns should be enrolled within 60 days of birth.

    Foster Children's Benefits

    • Installation Access: Foster children have access to installation facilities (commissary, exchange, and MWR privileges).

    Other Dependents

    • Incapacitated (over 21) (Initial Application): Incapacitation must have occurred before the 21st birthday.
    • Members overseas: Children born overseas to a dependent family member under age 21 of Active Duty members on a command-sponsored tour are not entitled to MC at a Military Treatment Facility (MTF).

    Military Abuse

    • Dependent Abuse: Eligible dependents of retirement or military sponsors who are separated due to abuse.

    Family Member Additions/Changes

    • Reporting Timeframe: Military members must report any family member additions or changes to DEERS within 30 days.

    USID Reflects

    • 65+: Indicate age 65+ with "indefinite" on expiration dates for beneficiaries.

    RAPIDS

    • Process for dependents: RAPIDS verifies eligibility and issues necessary documents/certificates, noting any court orders preventing a signature.

    DEERS Termination

    • Issuance Timeframe: Termination of dependents from DEERS will provide a 1-year increment for ID cards until there's a final divorce judgement.

    Responsibilities of Local Commanders

    • Designation of Personnel: Local commanders assign individuals to serve as SSM, SVO, VO/IO/LRA.

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    This quiz covers the various entitlements and ID card policies for unmarried former spouses of military members as outlined in NATO guidelines. It details eligibility criteria for medical services, TRICARE, and the process for obtaining temporary ID cards. Test your understanding of these important military benefits.

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