What if They Ditched BAH, Added New Allowance? (New topic being discussed behind the scenes)

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:02:39 -0500

See the link below:

http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2014/01/get-rid-of-bah-add-new-allowance.html

Would you survive if they ditched BAH and BAS and instead added a new, perhaps smaller, allowance?

Response by SFC James Baber made Jan 21 at 2014 9:05 PM

SFC James Baber — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:05:40 -0500

I am not sure if it would be good or create more issues, look how long BAH has been in effect, almost 20 years, and before that, VHA which also was around even longer.

This seems like a backdoor new way to cut funding even more for what is needed for enlisted, especially junior to be able to live somewhat affordably for their families.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2014 9:22 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:22:45 -0500

It sounds like how GS employees are paid.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2014 10:13 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:13:48 -0500

It could work, but current servicemembers should retain their present set of benefits, since many have already made long term budget commitments off of them. Unfortunately, as we've seen with retirement pay, that likely wouldn't be the case.

Response by Lt Col Luis A. Rojas made Jan 21 at 2014 10:57 PM

Lt Col Luis A. Rojas — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:57:53 -0500

MSgt Kerwin, thank you for posting the information. I guess it is too soon to tell whether this will be advantages or not for service members, we will need to wait and see once more information is provided.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2014 11:01 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:01:07 -0500

This is where they are going now but do not be surprised to see certain benefits revived to compensate for current policy.