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Questions regarding benefits ( confused wife)
Hi everyone! My husband is still in BC. Pardon me if i had a lot of questions since I am so new to this. (ship12/div224 PIR 07/08/2011)
1. I just received an application form DEER and TDP, how soon does this apply from the time you submitted the forms?
2. How and where can I avail a military ID? (I'm form San Francisco)
3. Do they get paid while in training or after they graduate BC? Do this go directly to their bank account?
4. BAH how soon does this apply? I was told you don't get BAH or pay check only until SR graduates from BC.
Please help, I'm really confused..
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Permalink Reply by Mrs.B_Div 302_Ship9 on
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MyPay is something that shows their pay coming and going into their bank account and LES is a "Leave and Earning Statement". Pretty much just shows what they're being paid for, etc.
Oh and also, with the DMV, what do you need with them? give me a little more information and I might be able to tell you what you need to do. Also, you husband won't be able to get POA while in boot unless they give him the option to do that. But you will have to go in person, together to the family support center to get POA. Each base does it different, but if you go there, they will lead you to the right person! I hope this helps. I will get on later and see if you responded and try to help further!
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Permalink Reply by joel's_rackie on
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Mrs B. sorry for all the trouble, really appreciate all the help. Take care of yourself and your baby!
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aww, it's no trouble at all!!! Just got my little one down for a nap. :) I am a stay at home mom, so I don't do much right now. Been really sick, so it wasn't until this week that I finally applied for a job, etc. Ask away! and as I can, I will answer...or try to. LOL There is a lady on here, named Angie. She knows a lot more than I do. If you cant get answers out of me, or I don't know, then try to track her down and she can help you. I will try to find a link for her name for you ladies. :)
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Permalink Reply by gnomesweetgnome Ship 11/Div199 on
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Thanks for all the info, Mrs. B! I have one question...you said to keep the DEERS form at all times because we'll need it, but when I got my military ID they took the DEERS form. Is that something I need to be worried about?
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I would go and ask for that back! I had to use it when I lost my military ID one time, plus you'll need it if/when you have kids, or get them a military ID when they turn 8. I'm sure if you can't get it back from them that you can get a new one somewhere, but I don't know how to do that. Sorry!!! Maybe your husband can help you with that information.
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Hmmm...something to look into. It was a few weeks ago, so I sincerely doubt they still have it. I'll ask my hubby to see if he can get more info on it. Thank you so much!! Btw, your pic is beautiful. :)
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So i guess having a photo copy with me when I go apply for military ID would be a great idea..
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I guess so! I just assumed that if they took it, I wouldn't need it. I guess it can't hurt to take a copy of it.
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You can take a copy of it. That shouldn't be a problem, as long as you have photo ID with you. :)
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That is so great! I'll check mine too.. We'll see.. Thank you ladies for all your help..
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Comment by Meruhnavywife (repost)
1) You will be on Tricare Standard immediately after getting your ID and going to the Tricare office, but your Tricare Prime does not begin until the next month on the 1st.
2) go to this website to find your closest DEERS office
3) military pay is required to be direct deposit; if your SR did not have an account (or their account information), they will be required to make a new bank account to deposit their money into4) I think BAH applies immediately if you are listed as a dependent on their paperwork and if your address is correct on the paperwork. My husband's LES deposit reflect his E-3 pay and a corresponding BAH for my zip code.
Keep in mind, you won't receive a deposit until a month out from the time he got to BC
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Permalink Reply by mrenick on
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I have a question about the pay. My husband was told by his recruiter that he would be receiving E-3 pay during boot camp. They had done a lot of financial paperwork to make sure we were going to be okay make that amount. Maybe I need to contact him to double check. I also haven't received my packet to get my mil ID and when am I supposed to get my tricare card and information?
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