Pay

Question 1

What is the remission application form number

Answer 1

CG-5489/1

Question 2

Can a separated or retired member apply for a remission?

Answer 2

No. Only enlisted personnel can apply for a remission.

Question 3

What is the definition of a remission?

Answer 3

Cancel an uncollected amount of indebtedness for an enlisted active duty member.
PAYMAN 9.B.1

Question 4

An afloat member 210 or larger may request a suspension of collection by contacting who?

Answer 4

PPC or the SPO

Question 5

When applying for a remission what form do you use if there is a financial hardship?

Answer 5

CG-5489B

Question 6

How soon after a receipt of notice of overpayment does a member have to fill out the remission/waiver application?

Answer 6

15 days

Question 7

What does a CO do with a remission/waiver application ?

Answer 7

Completes the command endorsement and forwards to PPC(MAS) within 5 working days

Question 8

After PPC (MAS) received the remission/waiver application, what do they do?

Answer 8

Suspend the collection of debt, forward the application to CG-1332, and notify the member of action taken within 3 working days

Question 9

Definition of a waiver of debt

Answer 9

A member may request a waiver of debt for erroneous payment made to them that is subject to collection

Question 10

What is the waiver application form?

Answer 10

CG-5489/2

Question 11

Can a separated/retired member submit a waiver application?

Answer 11

Yes, any present of former member of recipients of pay on behalf of them may apply for a waiver

Question 12

If a debt is $750 or higher how does the system collect the debt?

Answer 12

Five equal monthly installments

Question 13

If a debt is between $150 and $749.99 how does the system collect the debt?

Answer 13

A rate NTE $150 a month until debt is paid

Question 14

What is the definition of available pay?

Answer 14

2/3 of the member’s pay minus: amounts deducted in arriving at disposable pay, plus: amounts collected under debt collection authorities

Question 15

What is the definition of disposable pay?

Answer 15

Pay minus FICA, Federal and state tax, dental, TSP and SBP

Question 16

How much notice does a member receive of collection other than routine adjustments?

Answer 16

30 days

Question 17

What is he maximum deduction of debt?

Answer 17

15% of disposable pay

Question 18

In what cases does the maximum debt collection rate not apply?

Answer 18

The overpayment is the members fault , the member consents to a higher collection rate, member is separating from service, travel debts

Question 19

What happens to debt if member is injured in a combat zone?

Answer 19

The debt is suspended for 90 days

Question 20

What is the ate of collection of debt when a member is held liable or damage to govt property?

Answer 20

15% of available pay

Question 21

Who has final resolution of claims exceeding $10,000 when a member appeals the debt or the coast guard recommends a waiver?

Answer 21

Forwarded to the DEFENSE OFFICE OF HEARING AND APPEALS

Question 22

How soon after a waiver is approved can a member apply for a refund of collected amount

Answer 22

2 years

Question 23

Can a debt resulting from court martial or NJP be considered for remission?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

Can a partial cancellation for remission of debt be granted ?

Answer 24

Yes of collection of the full amount would cause a financial hardship on a member or their family

Question 25

Can debt collection continue into retired pay?

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

Who is designated as the settlement authority for out of service debt collection?

Answer 26

Commanding Officer PPC and FINCEN

Question 27

Who has the authority to effect waiver claims of erroneous payments?

Answer 27

CG-122

Question 28

How long will the records of actions taken be maintained after the debt has been absolved or collected in full?

Answer 28

3 years

Question 29

Who has the authority to suspend collection action?

Answer 29

CO of PPC and FINCEN