SECTION 9 – SPECIAL DEPENDANTS |
10.9.01 – INTENT |
The intent of the policy in this section is to assist
a member to obtain special dependant status for
a person and to inform the member of the
entitlements in regards to that special
dependant.
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10.9.02 – ELIGIBLE MEMBERS |
(1) (Eligible members) A member who is
posted to a place of duty outside Canada for a
period of twelve months or more is entitled to
request that a person be designated as their
special dependant.
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(2) (Service couple) Only one member of a
service couple is entitled to request that a
person be designated as a special dependant.
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(3) (Dependants) Persons considered to be
dependants under subparagraph 1(f )(iii) of the
Military Foreign Service Regulations immediately
prior to the coming into force of this chapter are
deemed to be special dependants for the
purpose of this chapter.
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10.9.03 – GENERAL PROVISIONS |
(1) (Application) If a person is designated by
the Chief of the Defence Staff as a special
dependant of a member, the following sections
may apply on behalf of the special dependant:
(a) section 5 (Shelter and Related
Provisions);
(b) section 8 (Dependant’s Health Care
Expenses), if the medical examination under
CBI 10.9.04(1) (Mandatory medical
examination) is approved with limited
financial liability to the Crown under
section 8;
(c) section 10 (Relocation Expenses for a
Person Qualifying as a Dependant or Special
Dependant during Posting), if the person is
designated as a special dependant during
the member’s posting;
(d) section 22 (Vacation Travel Allowance);
and
(e) section 25 (Emergency Evacuation and
Loss).
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(2) (Residency requirement) If a person is
designated as a member’s special dependant,
that person must reside with the member at the
post.
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(3) (Foreign nationals) Foreign nationals who
do not have permanent resident status in
Canada cannot be designated as special
dependants.
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(4) (Host nation) The member is responsible to
ensure that any host nation requirements for the
special dependant are met.
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(5) (Cost of assessment) The member is
responsible for any fees or costs associated with
obtaining documentation in support of the
member’s request for the designation of a
person as a special dependant.
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(6) (Termination of designation) The
designation of a person as a special dependant
of a member ceases upon departure from the
post, unless the member is cross-posted.
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10.9.04 – MEDICAL COVERAGE OF SPECIAL DEPENDANT |
(1) (Mandatory medical examination) Prior to
requesting that a person be designated as a
special dependant, a medical examination of
that person must be completed in accordance
with CFAO 20-50 (Assignment To and From
Posts Outside Canada) and CFAO 34-28
(Dependants – Medical Screening).
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(2) (Medical coverage) Depending on the
findings of the medical examination under
paragraph (1), the following applies:
(a) if the medical examination is approved
with limited financial liability to the Crown
under section 8 (Dependant’s Health Care
Expenses), a member is entitled to
Comprehensive Coverage under the Public
Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) and to
the allowances and benefits under section 8;
(b) if the medical examination is approved
with substantial financial liability to the
Crown under section 8 and the member is
able to obtain Comprehensive Coverage
under the PSHCP, the member must obtain
medical insurance to cover what would have
been covered under section 8;
(c) if the medical examination is approved
with substantial financial liability to the
Crown under section 8 and the member is
not able to obtain Comprehensive Coverage
under the PSHCP then the member must
obtain medical insurance to provide for
normal health care expenses and medical
evacuation expenses; or
(d) if the medical examination is not
approved the member must obtain medical
insurance to provide for normal health care
expenses and medical evacuation expenses.
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10.9.05 – REQUEST PROCEDURE |
(1) (Request procedure) A request for a person
to be designated as a special dependant is to
include the following information and
documentation:
(a) the name of the person for whom the
member is requesting special dependant
status and their relationship to the member;
(b) a summary by the member of the
circumstances leading to the request for
special dependant status;
(c) a statement indicating whether the
person to be designated:
(i) resides with the member prior to the
member’s posting, or
(ii) has had a change of circumstances
during the member’s posting which
makes the person dependant upon the
member;
(d) a statement indicating the person to be
designated will reside with the member as a
occupant of the member’s household outside
Canada for the entire posting;
(e) proof that the person to be designated
has Comprehensive Coverage under the
Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) or
has insurance coverage equal to or better
than that provided under the PSHCP;
(f) should the member not be entitled to
section 8 (Dependant’s Health Care
Expenses) for their special dependant, the
member’s acceptance in writing of
responsibility for the cost of health care and
related travel expenses for the special
dependant, which would otherwise be
provided for under section 8;
(g) a social worker’s detailed report stating
whether the person is emotionally, medically,
physically or legally dependent on the
member or a statutory declaration signed by
the member if the person is financially
dependent on the member;
(h) a completed screening form as set out in
CFAO 20-50 (Assignment To and From
Posts Outside Canada);
(i) in the case of a foreign national, proof of
permanent resident status in Canada; and
(j) confirmation by the gaining Approving
Authority that the special dependant will be
accepted by the Host Nation.
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(2) (Decision) The decision of the Chief of the
Defence Staff regarding the member’s request
for the designation of a person as a special
dependant, will be forwarded in writing to the
member.
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