PPM

Question 1

OHA is only payable when…

Answer 1

OHA is only payable when ordered to active duty from an OUTCONUS residence.The OHA rate payable will be based on the location of the member’s primary
residence.

Question 2

OUTCONUS COLA is only payable when…

Answer 2

OUTCONUS COLA is only payable when ordered to active duty from an OUTCONUS residence. The OUTCONUS COLA rate will be based on the location of the member’s primary residence.

Question 3

FSSA is payable when…

Answer 3

FSSA is payable when the household income is less than 130% of the federal poverty level and
the member is normally eligible for food stamps.

Question 4

FSA is…

Answer 4

Member with dependents FSA
-T if assigned in a TDY status
OR FSA-S to a ship away from dependents for a continuous period of 31 days or more. NOTES:
(1) A member must be away for 30 continuous days without family visits at the onset of the mobilization.
(2) After the first 30 days, reasonable visits are permissible provided visits are of a temporary nature not exceeding 30 consecutive days in duration