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Hi & Welcome,
DH & I adopted our son Ryan 2 1/2 years ago. He was AD/USN (now retired) at the time.
To answer:
1. Tricare will cover your child's care from the day you're named legal guardians - usually shortly after birth. Initial hospital charges are covered under their biological mother's care.
2. As soon as you get your court documents naming you legal guardians with intent to adopt, DH should take them to PSD and get the child added to DEERS as a legal ward with intent to adopt - it's a special category of ward. Then all you'll need to do is update once the adoption is final.
3. As to interstate travel, this I think falls under ICPC - Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. The sending and receiving states must both be notified and agree that the movement of the child is appropriate and that you'll be supervised by a licensed social worker until your adoption is final. This is primarily done to prevent illegal child trafficking and abduction. I say I think because it may not apply in relative adoption. See your adoption attorney.
How else can we help?
Regina
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