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1
Q

If a mbr reports to a unit with quarters not available and mbr is paying court ordered child support exceeding the difference between the with and without rates of BAH what is the mbrs housing entitlement?

A

BAH Without and BAH Diff.

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2
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A person getting divorced can do what to stop BAH?

A

Submit a BAH dependency form.

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3
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When is an unmarried person who is placed in the legal custody of a mbr by court order considered a depn?

A

When placed there for over 12 months.

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4
Q

If you fail to validate your BAH what will happen to it?

A

It will be suspended

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5
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When is a divorced mbr paying child support not entitled to BAH Diff?

A

When assigned to family type quarters.

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6
Q

If a mbr is in gov’t qrts when can the mbr be paid BAH

A

When quarters assignment is temporary in nature (less than 30 days).

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7
Q

When is a reserve mbr entitled to BAH?

A

When called to duty for 30 dys or more. If active time is less then mbr receives BAH II.

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8
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Can a mbr married to a mbr receive BAH at the same time?

A

Yes, with or without depns as applicable.

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9
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What should a mbr submit to stop BAH while awaiting a divorce decree?

A

A written statement with effective date of divorce and the date BAH should be stopped.

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10
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When is a CG-4170 submitted?

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Any time mbr adds or deletes depns.

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11
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How do you remove depns previously authorized by PSC(LGL)?

A

By submitting a copy of the new CG-4170 forwarded to HRSIC

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12
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When is the CG-4170A form verified?

A

Annually in the months of October and November.

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13
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When is a CG-4170 submitted

A

Upon initial entry, when any info changes in block 6—16, recall to active duty, breaks in service, retirement, and upon reporting to a new PDS.

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14
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Does the CG-4170 designate beneficiaries for SGLI?

A

No.

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15
Q

How long does a CO have to notify the district of a casualty?

A

4 hours.

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16
Q

Who is the CG-4170 submitted by?

A

Active duty, reserve, retired, and cadet mbrs.

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17
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How many copies of the CG-4170 are submitted?

A

Original plus 2 copies.

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18
Q

How should an attached sheet to the CG-4170 be labeled?

A

Attached sheet for record of emergency date for (mbr, (ssn), dated (date).

19
Q

Who signs the attached sheet to the CG-4170 if the sheet designates any beneficiaries?

A

The mbr and a witness.

20
Q

Who is a casualty reported to by msg?

A

To the district that the Next of Kin resides in (The district CO must then notify the NOK).

21
Q

Who is the primary next of kin?

A

Legal spouse then eldest child over age 21 then father/mother then brother/sister, then next blood relative.

22
Q

How is the primary next of kin notified?

A

They will be personally contacted and advised of all rights, benefits, and privileges they may be entitled to.

23
Q

How long does the CO have to write a letter to the spouse/parents/others (as applicable) in cases of death or serious illness or injury?

A

With 48 hours of occurrence

24
Q

What is the primary and secondary funeral expense maximums

A

Primary (preparation and encasement) $1750
Secondary (funeral and burial) $3100
Secondary (when funeral director give to national cemetery) $2000
Secondary (when shipped direct to national cemetary) $110 Secondary (when body is not recovered) $1390

25
Q

What is the maximum primary expense allowed for cremation of remains?

A

$400

26
Q

What are the dependents of an E4 with less than 4 yrs of service entitled to when he/she becomes a deserter?

A

Up to 2 months of BAH II once mbr is absent for more than 29 dys. If depns are not resident in gov’t qrts or with mbr and must be requested in writing to MAS within 3 months of UA.

27
Q

When did BAH replace BAQ/VHA?

A

1Jan98.

28
Q

When is BAH partial not payable?

A

During PT, TT, or lv enroute

29
Q

When would a person who is not a mother, father, or stepparent qualify as a BAH depn?

A

When the person has been in loco parentis status for 5 or more continuous years at any period before the mbr turned 21.

30
Q

Upon a mbrs death how long can his/her depns collect BAH?

A

Up to 180 dys.

31
Q

What is a single mbr paying child support in an amt that exceed the difference btwn bah II with and Bah II w/o eligible to receive?

A

BAH-Diff (equal to the difference btwn w and w/o BAH II and the mbrs grade).

32
Q

Can a mbr live in non-family type gov’t quarters and still receive BAH-Diff?

A

Yes.

33
Q

What is the grandfathering clause for certain mbrs receiving BAH with solely by reason of child support?

A

Mbrs paying child support equal to the amt of BAQ at the with rate fo the mbrs grade were entiteld to receive BAH with prior to 4Dec91 These mbrs could still live in gov’t quarters and continue to draw the BAH. This exception expires once a mbr becomes entitled to BAH w/ for any other reason

34
Q

Can a mbr receive BAH-Diff and BAH-Partial at the same time?

A

No.

35
Q

When is a mbr never entitled to BAH-Diff regardless of any other situation?

A

When assigned to family type quarters.

36
Q

If a mbr takes no cost orders to a new PDS in the same MHA as the old PDR does the mbr receive BAH rate protection?

A

No (mbr must request a waiver to receive BAH at the rate of the old PDS).

37
Q

What BAH rate are mbrs received Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) entitled to?

A

BAH II

38
Q

Mbrs in confinement (not ordered forfeiture) receive what BAH entitlement?

A

BAH II

39
Q

What is the amount payable of BAH-RC and BAH-Transit?

A

The amount of BAQ on 31Dec97 increased annually

40
Q

What happens to a mbrs “BAH Rate Protection” if a mbr is still assigned to a MHA, but loses entitlement to BAH for some reason?

A

His is now protected under the new rate.

41
Q

If a mbr is authorized advance BAH, when will the advance payment normally be made?

A

Not more than 3 working days prior to when the new deposit amount is due (CO authorized 30 days for extenuating circumstances).

42
Q

How long after incurring a housing expense must a mbr request advance BAH?

A

Within 30 days of incurring the expense.

43
Q

A member is due to transfer Oconus to Oconus and wants to know what his housing entitlement is while in transit?

A

BAH-Transit