Pay Flashcards
What is the remission application form number
CG-5489/1
Can a separated or retired member apply for a remission?
No. Only enlisted personnel can apply for a remission.
What is the definition of a remission?
Cancel an uncollected amount of indebtedness for an enlisted active duty member.
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An afloat member 210 or larger may request a suspension of collection by contacting who?
PPC or the SPO
When applying for a remission what form do you use if there is a financial hardship?
CG-5489B
How soon after a receipt of notice of overpayment does a member have to fill out the remission/waiver application?
15 days
What does a CO do with a remission/waiver application ?
Completes the command endorsement and forwards to PPC(MAS) within 5 working days
After PPC (MAS) received the remission/waiver application, what do they do?
Suspend the collection of debt, forward the application to CG-1332, and notify the member of action taken within 3 working days
Definition of a waiver of debt
A member may request a waiver of debt for erroneous payment made to them that is subject to collection
What is the waiver application form?
CG-5489/2
Can a separated/retired member submit a waiver application?
Yes, any present of former member of recipients of pay on behalf of them may apply for a waiver
If a debt is $750 or higher how does the system collect the debt?
Five equal monthly installments
If a debt is between $150 and $749.99 how does the system collect the debt?
A rate NTE $150 a month until debt is paid
What is the definition of available pay?
2/3 of the member’s pay minus: amounts deducted in arriving at disposable pay, plus: amounts collected under debt collection authorities
What is the definition of disposable pay?
Pay minus FICA, Federal and state tax, dental, TSP and SBP
How much notice does a member receive of collection other than routine adjustments?
30 days
What is he maximum deduction of debt?
15% of disposable pay
In what cases does the maximum debt collection rate not apply?
The overpayment is the members fault , the member consents to a higher collection rate, member is separating from service, travel debts
What happens to debt if member is injured in a combat zone?
The debt is suspended for 90 days
What is the ate of collection of debt when a member is held liable or damage to govt property?
15% of available pay
Who has final resolution of claims exceeding $10,000 when a member appeals the debt or the coast guard recommends a waiver?
Forwarded to the DEFENSE OFFICE OF HEARING AND APPEALS
How soon after a waiver is approved can a member apply for a refund of collected amount
2 years
Can a debt resulting from court martial or NJP be considered for remission?
No
Can a partial cancellation for remission of debt be granted ?
Yes of collection of the full amount would cause a financial hardship on a member or their family
Can debt collection continue into retired pay?
Yes
Who is designated as the settlement authority for out of service debt collection?
Commanding Officer PPC and FINCEN
Who has the authority to effect waiver claims of erroneous payments?
CG-122
How long will the records of actions taken be maintained after the debt has been absolved or collected in full?
3 years
Who has the authority to suspend collection action?
CO of PPC and FINCEN
