; and (B) ends at such time after the return of the member to active service under the program that the member is treatable as eligible for advancement by reason of time in grade and such other requirements as the Commandant may prescribe in regulations for purposes of the program. (h) Continued entitlement A member participating in the program under this section shall, while participating in the program, be treated as a member of the armed forces on active duty for a period of more than 30 days for purposes of— (1) the entitlement of the member and of the dependents of the member to medical and dental care under the provisions of chapter 55 of title 10; and (2) retirement or separation for physical disability under the provisions of chapter 61 of title 10 and chapters 21 and 23 of this title. . (b) Analysis for chapter 25 The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2513 the following: 2514. Career flexibility to enhance retention of members. . 205. Direct commissioning authority for individuals with critical skills (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 37 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3738 the following: 3738a. Direct commissioning authority for individuals with critical skills An individual with critical skills that the Commandant consider necessary for the Coast Guard to complete its missions who is not currently serving as an officer in the Coast Guard, may be commissioned into the Coast Guard at a grade up to, and including, commander. . (b) Analysis for chapter 37 The analysis for chapter 37 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3738 the following: 3738a. Direct commissioning authority for individuals with critical skills. . 206. Renewal of temporary early retirement authority Section 219 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112–213