UNCLASSIFIED// ATTENTION INVITED TO ROUTINE R 121907Z FEB 13 PSN 027621H18 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN ZEN/OU=DOD/OU=NAVY/OU=ADDRESS LISTS(UC)/CN=AL NAVADMIN(UC) INFO ZEN/CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS ***THIS IS A 3 SECTION MESSAGE COLLATED BY OIX GATEWAY HONOLULU HI*** QQQQ SUBJ: MEMBER DESIGNATED BENEFITS AND GUIDANCE ON BENEFITS FOR SAME SE X PARTNERS UNCLASSIFIED/ FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// UNCLAS //N01740// NAVADMIN 024/13 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/FEB// SUBJ/MEMBER-DESIGNATED BENEFITS AND GUIDANCE ON BENEFITS FOR SAME-SEX PARTNERS// REF/A/DOC/SECDEF/11FEB13// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/241459ZJAN12// NARR/REF A IS SECDEF MEMO DIRECTING SERVICE SECRETARIES MAKE AVAILABLE DESIGNATED BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE SAME SEX PARTNERS OF SERVICE MEMBERS NO LATER THAN 1 OCTOBER 2013. REF B IS MEMBER-DESIGNATED BENEFITS NAVADMIN.// RMKS/1. AFTER A CAREFUL AND COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE BENEFITS CURRENTLY PROVIDED TO THE FAMILIES OF SERVICE MEMBERS, UNDERTAKEN SINCE THE REPEAL OF DON'T ASK DON'T TELL, THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED HIS DECISION TO EXTEND CERTAIN BENEFITS TO SAME-SEX PARTNERS. THIS DECISION REINFORCES THE PRINCIPLE THAT ALL THOSE WHO VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT AND ENSURES FAIRNESS AND EQUAL TREATMENT TO THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE UNDER LAW. THIS MESSAGE PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE TIMELINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION, LISTS THE SPECIFIC BENEFITS TO BE AUTHORIZED, AND CANCELS REF B. 2. PER REFERENCE A, BENEFITS WILL BE EXTENDED NO LATER THAN 1 OCTOBER 2013. BY THIS DATE, NAVY WILL HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO ISSUE DD FORM 1173'S (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE DEPENDENT ID CARD) TO SAME-SEX DOMESTIC PARTNERS AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, CHILDREN OF SAME-SEX DOMESTIC PARTNERS, ONCE THE SERVICE MEMBER AND THEIR PARTNER HAVE SIGNED A DECLARATION OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP ATTESTING TO THE EXISTENCE OF THEIR COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP. 3. A NUMBER OF STEPS MUST BE TAKEN PRIOR TO ISSUING THE FIRST ID CARDS UNDER THIS POLICY. SIMILAR TO THE PROCESS THAT LED TO THE INITIAL REPEAL OF DADT, NAVY WILL REVIEW AND MODIFY ALL NECESSARY INSTRUCTIONS, NOTICES, AND MILPERSMAN ARTICLES, DEVELOP AND DEPLOY TRAINING FOR COMMAND TRIADS, INSTALLATION COMMANDERS, BENEFIT PROVIDERS, CARE PROVIDERS, AND PERSONNEL SUPPORT DETACHMENTS (PSD) TO ENSURE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR, AND THE BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH, THESE ID CARDS. 4. RELATIONSHIP DOCUMENTATION. TO DOCUMENT SAME-SEX COMMITTED RELATIONSHIPS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING BENEFITS DESCRIBED LATER IN THIS NAVADMIN, MILITARY MEMBERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO EXECUTE A DECLARATION OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP. THIS DECLARATION IS SIMILAR TO THOSE IN USE BY OTHER AGENCIES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. MORE INFORMATION ON THE DECLARATION WILL BE PUBLISHED SEPCOR. 5. MEMBER-DESIGNATED BENEFITS LISTED IN REF B (HEREBY CANCELLED) WERE ALSO EXPANDED. TWO ADDITIONAL BENEFITS WERE IDENTIFIED THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL SAILORS AND BENEFICIARIES OF THEIR CHOICE TO INCLUDE SAME-SEX PARTNERS: HOSPITAL VISITATION AND FAMILY READINESS GROUPS. LISTED BELOW IS THE CURRENT, COMPLETE LIST OF MEMBER-DESIGNATED BENEFITS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE. A. SERVICE MEMBERS' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE (SGLI) BENEFICIARY: ANYONE DESIGNATED IN WRITING BY THE SM AS A BENEFICIARY WOULD BE ELIGIBLE. THIS COULD BE A DEPENDENT, FRIEND, FIANCEE, CO-WORKER, MEMBER OF THE FAMILY WHO IS NOT A MILITARY DEPENDENT, ETC. (TITLE 38 U.S.C. 1970). MEMBERS MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD OR COMMAND PAY/PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM (PASS) COORDINATOR (CPC) FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR SGLI BENEFICIARIES. B. POST VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VEAP) BENEFICIARY: A SM WHO ENTERED THE SERVICE FOR THE FIRST TIME BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1977, AND JUNE 30, 1985; OPENED A CONTRIBUTION ACCOUNT BEFORE APRIL 1, 1987; VOLUNTARILY CONTRIBUTED BETWEEN $25 AND $2700; COMPLETED THE FIRST PERIOD OF SERVICE; AND WAS DISCHARGED OR RELEASED FROM SERVICE UNDER CONDITIONS OTHER THAN DISHONORABLE IS ELIGIBLE FOR UNUSED VEAP BENEFITS. IN THE EVENT OF A PARTICIPANT'S DEATH, THE UNUSED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND SHALL BE PAID TO THE LIVING PERSON OR PERSONS FIRST LISTED: ANYONE DESIGNATED AS A BENEFICIARY OR BENEFICIARIES BY THE SM UNDER THE MEMBER'S SGLI POLICY; THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL (UNDER THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT (DOMA)) (TITLE 1 U.S.C. 7 AND TITLE 28 U.S.C. 1738C), A SPOUSE IS DEFINED AS AN INDIVIDUAL OF THE OPPOSITE SEX WHO IS LEGALLY MARRIED TO THE MEMBER, THEREFORE A SAME-SEX PARTNER CAN RECEIVE THE BENEFIT UNDER THIS PROGRAM ONLY IF HE OR SHE IS LISTED AS THE SGLI BENEFICIARY); THE SURVIVING CHILD OR CHILDREN OF THE INDIVIDUAL, IN EQUAL SHARES; AND THE SURVIVING PARENT OR PARENTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL, IN EQUAL SHARES (TITLE 38 U.S.C. 3224). MEMBERS MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD OR CPC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR SGLI BENEFICIARIES. C. BASIC EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE DEATH BENEFICIARY: IN THE EVENT OF A SERVICE-CONNECTED DEATH, THE ALL-VOLUNTEER FORCE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE DEATH BENEFIT SHALL BE MADE TO THE PERSON OR PERSONS SURVIVING ON THE DATE OF SUCH INDIVIDUAL'S DEATH IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER OF PRIORITY: THE BENEFICIARY OR BENEFICIARIES DESIGNATED BY THE SM UNDER THE MEMBER'S SGLI POLICY; THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL (AS DEFINED BY DOMA); THE SURVIVING CHILD OR CHILDREN OF THE INDIVIDUAL, IN EQUAL SHARES; AND THE SURVIVING PARENT OR PARENTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL, IN EQUAL SHARES (TITLE 38 U.S.C. 3017). MEMBERS MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD OR CPC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR SGLI BENEFICIARIES. D. DEATH GRATUITY BENEFICIARY: ANYONE DESIGNATED BY THE SERVICE MEMBER IN WRITING AS A BENEFICIARY OR BENEFICIARIES, ON DD FORM 93 (RECORD OF EMERGENCY DATA/PAGE 2), IS ELIGIBLE (TITLE 10 U.S.C. 1477 AND IMPLEMENTED BY DODI 1300.18.). MEMBERS MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD OR CPC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR PAGE 2. E. FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS BENEFICIARY: ANYONE DESIGNATED BY THE SERVICE MEMBER IN WRITING AS A BENEFICIARY OR BENFICIARIES ON DD FORM 93 (RECORD OF EMERGENCY DATA/PAGE 2) IS ELIGIBLE (TITLE 10 U.S.C. 2771 AND DODI 1300.18.). MEMBERS MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD OR CPC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR PAGE 2. F. WOUNDED WARRIOR ACT DESIGNATED CAREGIVER: BY LAW, ANYONE SERVING AS A NON-MEDICAL ATTENDEE WHILE CARING FOR A RECOVERING SERVICE MEMBER FOR MORE THAN 45 DAYS DURING A 1-YEAR PERIOD (WOUNDED WARRIOR ACT, PUBLIC LAW 110-181 SECTIONS 1601 - 1676 AND DODI 1300.24). RECOVERING SERVICE MEMBERS SHALL BE PERMITTED TO DESIGNATE A DEPENDENT, FRIEND, FIANCEE, CO-WORKER, MEMBER OF THE FAMILY WHO IS NOT A MILITARY DEPENDENT, ETC. AS A CAREGIVER. G. THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN (TSP) BENEFICIARY: ANY INDIVIDUAL MAY BE DESIGNATED AS A BENEFICIARY (TITLE 5 U.S.C. 8424 AND 8441 AND 5 CFR QQQQ PART 1651.3(B)). MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO GO TO WWW.TSP.GOV TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR TSP NEEDS. MEMBERS MUST MAIL OR FAX IN THE FORM TO THE THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN ADDRESS ON THE WEBSITE TO DESIGNATE THEIR BENEFICIARY. H. SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN (SBP) BENEFICIARY: BY LAW, IF A MEMBER IS NOT MARRIED (AS DEFINED BY DOMA), DID NOT SELECT COVERAGE FOR A FORMER SPOUSE, AND DOES NOT HAVE A DEPENDENT CHILD UPON BECOMING ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SBP, THE MEMBER MAY ELECT TO PROVIDE SBP COVERAGE "TO A NATURAL PERSON WITH AN INSURABLE INTEREST." IF THE INSURABLE INTEREST IS NOT A BLOOD RELATION, PROOF OF FINANCIAL BENEFIT FROM THE CONTINUED LIFE OF THE RETIREE IS REQUIRED (TITLE 10 U.S.C. 1447-1455 AND DODI 1332.42). MEMBERS ARE GIVEN THE OPTION TO LIST A QUALIFYING BENEFICIARY UPON RETIREMENT FROM THE NAVY AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONSULT THEIR LOCAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF "INSURABLE INTEREST" AND POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH DIVORCE DECREES OR CHILD SUPPORT PROVISIONS THAT PRE-EXIST THE RETIREMENT DAY IF APPLICABLE. I. CASUALTY NOTIFICATION: NOTIFICATION IS DESIGNATED ON THE DD FORM 93 (RECORD OF EMERGENCY DATA/PAGE 2) AND THE SGLV 8286 (SERVICE MEMBERS' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE ELECTION AND CERTIFICATE) (DODI 1300.18). THE DODI ALLOWS MEMBERS TO DESIGNATE ANY INDIVIDUALS IN ADDITION TO PRIMARY NEXT OF KIN (PNOK) AND SECONDARY NEXT OF KIN (SNOK) TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF A CASUALTY. MEMBERS MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD OR CPC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR PAGE 2 AND SGLI. MEMBERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR COMMAND OR LOCAL LEGAL OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ON CASUALTY NOTIFICATION. J. ESCORTS FOR DEPENDENTS OF DECEASED OR MISSING MEMBERS: ESCORT ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL ALLOWANCES MAY BE PAID FOR TRAVEL PERFORMED AS AN ESCORT FOR DEPENDENTS OF A SM NOT LATER THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE MEMBER DIES, IS MISSING, OR UNAVAILABLE TO ACCOMPANY DEPENDENTS (TITLE 10 U.S.C. 1036). ASSISTANCE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CASUALTY ASSISTANCE CALLS OFFICER (CACO) ASSIGNED TO THE DECEASED MEMBER'S FAMILY. K. DESIGNATION OF PERSONS HAVING INTEREST IN STATUS OF A MISSING MEMBER: MEMBER DESIGNATES IN WRITING THE PERSON OR PERSONS IN THEIR DD FORM 93 (RECORD OF EMERGENCY DATA/PAGE 2), IF ANY, OTHER THAN THAT PERSON'S PNOK OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY, TO WHOM INFORMATION ON THE WHEREABOUTS AND STATUS OF THE MEMBER SHALL BE PROVIDED (TITLE 10 U.S.C. 655 AND DODI 1300.18). SM MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD OR CPC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR PAGE 2. MEMBERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR COMMAND OR LOCAL LEGAL OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ON MISSING-MEMBER NOTIFICATION. L. VETERANS' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE (VGLI): POST-SEPARATION INSURANCE THAT ALLOWS SM TO CONVERT THEIR SGLI COVERAGE TO RENEWABLE TERM INSURANCE. SERVICE MEMBER DESIGNATES BENEFICIARY(S) ON THE SGLI ELECTION AND CERTIFICATE, SGLV 8286 (TITLE 38 U.S.C. 1970). MEMBERS ARE GIVEN THE OPTION TO LIST ANYONE AS A BENEFICIARY UPON RETIREMENT FROM THE NAVY. MEMBERS MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ELECTING THEIR VGLI BENEFICIARY UPON RETIREMENT. M. PERSON ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE EFFECTS (PERE) OF DECEASED PERSONS: THE PERSON AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO RECEIVE THE PERSONAL EFFECTS OF A DECEASED MILITARY MEMBER. RECEIPT OF PERSONAL EFFECTS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OWNERSHIP (TITLE 10 U.S.C. 4712 AND DODI 1300.18). MEMBERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR COMMAND OR LOCAL LEGAL OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DESIGNATING A PERE. IF NOT LEGALLY DESIGNATED, PERES WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: UNREMARRIED SURVIVING SPOUSE (AS DEFINED BY DOMA), CHILDREN, PARENTS, SIBLINGS, OTHER BLOOD RELATIVE, AND A PERSON STANDING IN AS LOCO PARENTIS. N. TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE FOR YELLOW RIBBON REINTEGRATION PROGRAM EVENTS: A RESERVE SM IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND A YELLOW RIBBON REINTEGRATION PROGRAM EVENT (RETURNING WARRIOR WORKSHOP) AND MAY DESIGNATE ONE OR MORE PERSONS TO ALSO ATTEND (TITLE 37 U.S.C. 411 AND DODI 1342.28). RESERVE MEMBERS MAY OBTAIN ATTENDANCE SLOTS FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR GUEST(S) FOR THE WORKSHOPS THROUGH THEIR LOCAL NAVY OPERATIONAL SUPPORT CENTER. O. PERSON AUTHORIZED TO DIRECT DISPOSITION (PADD) OF THE REMAINS OF A DECEDENT WILL BE THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE DECEDENT ON THEIR DD FORM 93 (RECORD OF EMERGENCY DATA/PAGE 2) AS THE PADD, REGARDLESS OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE DESIGNEE TO THE DECEDENT. ABSENT A SPECIFIC DESIGNATION OF A PADD ON DD FORM 93, THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS MAY BE DESIGNATED AS THE PADD: THE SURVIVING SPOUSE (AS DEFINED BY DOMA), BLOOD RELATIVES, ADOPTIVE RELATIVES, OR A PERSON STANDING IN LOCO PARENTIS TO THE DECEDENT (TITLE 10 U.S.C. 1482). MEMBERS MAY GO TO THEIR LOCAL PSD OR CPC FOR ASSISTANCE WITH UPDATING THEIR PAGE 2. P. TRANSPORTATION OF DESIGNATED INDIVIDUALS INCIDENT TO HOSPITALIZATION OF MEMBERS FOR TREATMENT OF WOUNDS, ILLNESS OR INJURY. THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN OR SURGEON AND THE COMMANDER OR HEAD OF THE MILITARY MEDICAL FACILITY EXERCISING CONTROL OVER A SM WHO IS SERIOUSLY WOUNDED, SERIOUSLY ILL, SERIOUSLY INJURED, OR IN A SITUATION OF IMMINENT DEATH AND IS HOSPITALIZED IN A MEDICAL FACLITY CAN HAVE UP TO THREE DESIGNATED INDIVIDUALS OTHER THAN A FAMILY MEMBER AS DEFINED BY THIS STATUTE (TITLE 37 U.S.C. 481H) TO AID AND SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE MEMBER DURING THE DURATION OF THE MEMBER'S IN-PATIENT TREATMENT. THE DESIGNATED INDIVIDUAL(S) IS AUTHORIZED TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES. Q. PRESENTATION OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES. IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF A SERVICE MEMBER, THE SECRETARY CONCERNED MAY PAY THE NECESSARY EXPENSES FOR THE PRESENTATION OF A FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: THE PADD, THE PARENTS OR PARENT OF THE DECEDENT, THE SURVIVING SPOUSE (AS DEFINED BY DOMA) OF THE DECEDENT (INCLUDING A SURVIVING SPOUSE WHO REMARRIES AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DEATH), AND EACH CHILD OF THE DECEDENT. (TITLE 10 U.S.C. 1482E) R. TRANSPORTATION FOR SURVIVORS OF DECEASED SM TO ATTEND THE MEMBER'S BURIAL CEREMONY OR MEMORIAL SERVICE. TRANSPORTATION AND ROUND TRIP TRAVEL TO ATTEND THE MEMBER'S BURIAL CREMONY OR MEMORIAL SERVICE MAY BE PROVIDED TO THE PADD BY THE SECRETARY CONCERNED. (TITLE 37 U.S.C. 411F) S. HOSPITAL VISITATION. MEMBER-DESIGNATED VISITORS AUTHORIZED AS LOCAL HOSPITAL REGULATIONS PERMIT. T. FAMILY READINESS GROUPS. A FAMILY READINESS GROUP (FRG) SERVES AS A LINK BETWEEN THE COMMAND AND THE SAILORS' FAMILIES TO ENHANCE PREPAREDNESS, COMMAND MISSION READINESS, AND INCREASE THE RESILIENCY AND WELL BEING OF SAILORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PER OPNAVINST 1754.5B, AN FRG IS OPEN TO ALL FAMILY MEMBERS, SAILORS, AND CIVILIANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMMAND AND ITS PERSONNEL. IN ADDITION, THOUGH NOT REQUIRED, INDIVIDUAL FRG MEMBERS MAY BE DESIGNATED AS OFFICIAL VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE APPROVED BY THE COMMAND OR INSTALLATION AND AGREE TO PERFORM ASSIGNED DUTIES UNDER COMMAND QQQQ SUPERVISION. 6. IN ADDITION TO THE BENEFITS LISTED ABOVE, THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS WILL BE AVAILABLE NO LATER THAN 1 OCTOBER 2013 ONCE THE REQUIRED ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES ARE COMPLETE AND THE DECLARATION OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP HAS BEEN FILED WITH A PSD: A. DD FORM 1173. DEPENDENT ID CARDS FOR SAME SEX PARTNERS AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, CHILDREN OF THE SAME SEX PARTNER. B. USE OF THE COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE. C. ACCESS TO MWR PROGRAMS. D. ACCESS TO CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS. THIS INCLUDES CHILD CARE, YOUTH PROGRAMS AND YOUTH SPONSORSHIP. E. JOINT DUTY ASSIGNMENT FOR DUAL MILITARY PARTNERS. F. ACCESS TO MOST FAMILY CENTER PROGRAMS. G. ACCESS TO LEGAL ASSISTANCE. H. DEPENDENT SPACE-AVAILABLE TRAVEL ON DOD AIRCRAFT. I. AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN SURVEYS OF MILITARY FAMILIES, INCLUDING THE QUADRENNIAL QUALITY OF LIFE REVIEW. J. EMERGENCY LEAVE AND EMERGENCY LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR THE MILITARY MEMBER TO ATTEND TO PARTNER EMERGENCIES. K. EXEMPTION FROM HOSTILE-FIRE AREAS FOR DUAL MILITARY IF PARTNER KILLED IN A COMBAT ZONE. L. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CERTAIN PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT AND ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. M. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR MINOR DEPENDENTS. N. AUTHORITY OF SERVICE SECRETARY TO TRANSPORT REMAINS OF A DEPENDENT O. DISABILITY AND DEATH COMPENSATION: DEPENDENTS OF MEMERS HELD AS CAPTIVES. P. PAYMENTS TO MISSING PERSONS. Q. ACCESS TO SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELING PROGRAM. EMERGENCY CARE PROVIDED; ADDITIONAL CARE DETERMINED BY MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY. 7. MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO UPDATE THEIR BENEFICIARIES WHENEVER THEY HAVE A CHANGE IN STATUS TO AVOID THE UNDESIRED CONSEQUENCES OF PROVIDING A BENEFIT TO AN INDIVIDUAL WITH WHOM THEY HAVE DISCONTINUED AN ASSOCIATION. ANY SM WHOSE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT CONTAINS TRUST LANGUAGE SHOULD SEE A LEGAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES TO THEIR SGLI, DD-93/PAGE 2 AS THIS SITUATION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CREATE CONFUSION AS TO THE INTENDED BENEFICIARY OR BENEFICIARIES. 8. BENEFITS CURRENTLY PROVIDED TO MILITARY FAMILIES, NOT LISTED IN PARAGRAPHS FIVE AND SIX, CANNOT BE EXTENDED TO SAME-SEX PARTNERS AT THIS TIME. BENEFITS THAT FALL INTO THIS CATEGORY ARE RESTRICTED BY LAW AND INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO HEALTH CARE, BAH AT THE WITH DEPENDENT RATE, PCS TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES, AND COMMAND SPONSORSHIP AT OVERSEAS LOCATIONS. 9. A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ALL MILITARY BENEFITS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTP://WWW.PUBLIC.NAVY.MIL/BUPERS-NPC/CAREER/PAYANDBENEFITS/PAGES/DE FAULT2.ASPX. 10. FOR COMMANDING OFFICERS: COMMANDING OFFICERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEEK GUIDANCE FROM THE CHAIN OF COMMAND OR THEIR COMMAND LEGAL COUNSEL CONCERNING POLICY OR LEGAL ISSUES. 11. POINTS OF CONTACT: POLICY GUIDANCE ISSUES MAY BE ADDRESSED TO CAPTAIN JANET BRISTOL, (OPNAV N13) AT (703) 604-5002 OR VIA EMAIL AT JANET.BRISTOL@NAVY.MIL OR NAVY'S DADT POST REPEAL WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.PUBLIC.NAVY.MIL/BUPERS-NPC/SUPPORT/DADT/PAGES/DEFAULT.ASP X 12. MORE DETAILS WILL BE RELEASED AS NAVY COMPLETES THE REQUIRED PROCESSES AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE AND GETS CLOSER TO THE DOD MANDATED DEADLINE OF 1 OCTOBER 2013. 13. RELEASED BY VICE ADMIRAL S. R. VAN BUSKIRK, N1// BT #2254 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//