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b. If a recipient is eligible or entitled to use the commissary and exchange stores and is also eligible
or entitled under another provision of law, eligibility and entitlement will be determined under
the other provision of law and not in accordance with this Instruction.
12. MEDICAL AND DENTAL BENEFITS. While receiving payments, recipients are entitled to
receive the same medical and dental care, including mental health services, in facilities of the
uniformed services as a dependent of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty for a period of
more than 30 days.
13. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. Environmental
considerations were examined in the development of this Instruction and have been determined to be
not applicable.
14. FORMS/REPORTS. Application for Transitional Compensation, Form DD 2698 (Jan 95), is
available through the Family Advocacy Program, Commandant (CG-1112), or through USCG
Forms.
PAUL J. HIGGINS /s/
Director of Health and Safety
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