Hello I was wondering can I put my mother in-law down as a dependent. So that she can go overseas with my husband and I. If so ho do I go about doing that.
2007-09-08 12:59:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
if she is living with you then yes she can become a dependant. You might want to go to the housing office and find out the steps on how to get her signed up as such.
2007-09-08 13:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by Kitty 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The active duty sponsor must report to the personnel office, not sure which branch you're in its called different things in each of the branches.
Personnel office will put your MIL in DEERS and pretty much go through the same steps as it was for the active duty member and spouse to receive ID cards.
Once the family beneficiary is in DEERS, MIL can be placed on orders to PCS overseas. This has to be done in a timely manner, however. Other criteria must be met to go overseas though.
If MIL have any health conditions that the overseas area cannot take care of she may not be able to PCS with the family. The USAF does a family determination screening 3-6 mos prior to PCS date and any health concerns have to be approved by the gaining overseas location first before ANY and all family members can accompany member. Active duty will go no matter what, though. Well, unless the member 7 day opt out. Then that is applicable to USAF AFIs.
2007-09-08 20:14:45 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥JDub♥♥ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. She can be a lawful dependent. The military member has to see the base or unit personnel department and fill out the needed paperwork so she can be issued an ID card. She will also be eligible for air travel to and from overseas in connection with the military member's orders and will be eligible for care at military hospitals overseas. If she is on Medicare, you must make her aware that Medicare will not pay for health services outside the U.S.
2007-09-08 20:12:51 · answer #3 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The active duty member should contact his command and fine out the exact procedure. For her to qualify, you will have to have been providing over 50% of her financial support for a certain amount of time. Even if she qualifies, she may not be able to go overseas or she may affect your family's ability to go, Many overseas bases have limited medical care, so if she is recieving treatment for chronic conditions (such as emphasyma, coronary disease, diabetes) or has had a serious illness in the last 2 years (cancer, heart attack, serious depression) or is suffering from emotional or mental health issues (including early onset of alzheimers) you will not be given clearance to go and will sent to another location. You need to discuss this with the military command as soon as you can as the process takes time and they will need to be able to screen her at the incoming base for the reasons mentioned above.
2007-09-08 21:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by Annie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe you can as long as you or your husband are her sole providers. I think it may be something like, you have to provide 75% of her income or something.
I can't find any guidance on it, but yes it is possible. I would say first thing is first contact your MPF(Air Force). They should at least know where to send you.
2007-09-08 20:17:29 · answer #5 · answered by strife226 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It takes more than having her live with you, a lot more.
She must be nearly destitute and unable to support herself. Your active duty husband would need to PROVE that's he's providing almost all her support. Plus, you have to renew all the paperwork on a yearly basis.
It's possible, but it's a very, very difficult thing to do. If she's not collecting social security disability you'll find it impossible.
2007-09-08 20:10:06 · answer #6 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
= she has to live with and receive some sort of support from you. i looked into it while i was in because we needed help with my oldest and my mom was having a hard time financially. my first sergent said that she could be my dependent as long as she lived with us and we provided for her.
2007-09-08 20:33:14 · answer #7 · answered by vanessa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if she is living with you and you are able to provide proof beyond a shadow of doubt that you are providing 51% or more of her income, it is possible.
2007-09-11 13:33:43 · answer #8 · answered by Mike A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call DEERS and find out. I believe she can become a dependent.
2007-09-09 00:11:48 · answer #9 · answered by Stumped 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she lives with you and you or hubby pay her living expenses then yes.if she lives with you and pays her own way then,i am not sure,but if she dont live with you then its a big no
2007-09-12 13:36:40 · answer #10 · answered by marines_sweetie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋