How do you switch your regular retirement over to the blended system?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:57:03 -0400

How do you switch your regular retirement over to the blended system? I’m trying to get answers for a soldier.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 6:40 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 18:40:27 -0400

Through the dfas site....its an option once you log in.....I think it's on the same page where you click for an les

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 10:37 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 22:37:10 -0400

It's on the MyPay website when you log in. But, only if you're eligible. If you don't see the option, you're not eligible.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 10:49 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 22:49:36 -0400

make sure to do the math first, while the blended system looks great, it can be unbeneficial depending on the amount of time you've already invested into the Army.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2018 10:55 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:55:33 -0400

I've only seen the option on the Mypay, checking my LES. I've avoided that button like the plague. My question to anyone who would do that is "Why". To get a whole 5% match to your TSP contribution? What a deal! Unless the soldier knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that he/she is getting out, there is no reason to switch over.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2018 6:58 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 18:58:05 -0400

First step is to log on into JKO and have that Soldier take the 2 hour class on the website(You can probably skip this step, on go straight to my pay, but my pay will ask you if you did the class. You can lie to proceed) Then log into MYPAY and opt in BRS. There is no going back once that soldier opt in. I myself have opt into the new system. Hope this info help SSG.

Response by LTC Mark Overberg made Nov 18 at 2018 4:38 PM

LTC Mark Overberg — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 16:38:01 -0500

If you are eligible, you opt in to BRS using DFAS’ myPay website. Don’t forget to set your contribution percentage and fund allocation!