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In this subpart:
Hostage and hostage status have the meaning set forth in section 599C of Pub. L. 101-513 (104 Stat. 2035).
Pay period for individuals insured under this subpart means the pay period set by the U.S. Department of State.
Period of eligibility means the period beginning on the effective date set forth in § 870.1004 and ending 12 months after hostage status ends for hostages in Iraq and Kuwait and 60 months after hostage status ends for hostages captured in Lebanon.
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