Allowances make up the majority of a Service members pay. Allowances are a monetary amount paid to an individual in lieu of furnished quarters and subsistence. There are a wide range of allowances, some of which are non-taxable and although many allowances exist, they also have a wide range of requirements. The amounts are determined each year based on the terms in The Military … [Read more...]
Air Force Clothing Allowance
Clothing allowances may be issued to help members pay for their uniforms. Theres are four main types of clothing allowance. Initial Clothing Allowance: Both officers and enlisted members of the U.S. Armed Forces are entitled to an initial clothing allowance. Officers, however, are only entitled to the allowance once except in the situation noted below: Upon first … [Read more...]
Living On Post
When you enlist in the military, if you are married, you will have several options of where to live. You can choose to live off post where you will be responsible for the bills or you can choose to live on post where your BAH (housing allowance) is deducted from your paycheck monthly to cover the bills. Let's take a look at some of the pros and cons of living on post. … [Read more...]
TRICARE Providers
TRICARE beneficiaries have many options for selecting health care providers. Knowing their providers' TRICARE category can help beneficiaries make the right choice, and save them money. TRICARE terms used in reference to providers include "authorized," "participating," … [Read more...]
TRICARE Prime Travel and Non-Medical Attendant (NMA)
Military Treatment Facility (MTF) staff, Regional Office personnel, and TRICARE Prime beneficiaries should familiarize themselves with these important TRICARE travel benefits. Section 758 of the FY2001 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorized reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses … [Read more...]