WASHINGTON, D.C. - Officials from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Department of Defense, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) were joined by the New York Attorney General today to announce the development of a database to combat consumer financial frauds directed at military members, veterans, and their families. The Repeat Offenders Against Military … [Read more...]
Veterans and Beneficiaries Receive 2012 Cost of Living Adjustment
WASHINGTON - Veterans, their families, and survivors receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs saw a 3.6 percent increase in their compensation and pension benefits beginning January 1. “Veterans, their families and their survivors are entitled to benefits that keep pace with the cost of living,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “VA is also … [Read more...]
Blue Button Added to Health Insurance Carriers for Federal Employees
January 19, 2012 Washington, DC - Millions of federal employees, retirees and their families will soon be able to use the Blue Button to download their personal health data from the websites of their health plans. In a Carrier Letter issued on December 19, 2011, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) asked all health insurance carriers in the Federal Employees Health … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Alaska
Alaska (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 … [Read more...]
