AVAILABILITY OF DEPENDENTS’ DENTAL PROGRAM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.

SEC. 703. AVAILABILITY OF DEPENDENTS’ DENTAL PROGRAM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. (a) Program Expansion.— Section 1076a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (h), as added by section 702(b)(4), as subsection (i); and (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection: “(h) Care Outside the United States.— The Secretary may exercise the authority provided under subsection (a) to establish basic dental benefits plans for the provision of dental benefits outside the United States for the eligible dependents of members of the uniformed services accompanying the members on permanent assignments to duty outside the United States.”. (b) Conforming Amendment.— Section 1077(c) of such title is amended by striking out “and care” and inserting in lieu thereof “, dental care provided outside the United States, and dental care”.