Will I still receive BAH for my children if I go to Korea unaccompanied?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 May 2020 20:15:13 -0400

I’ve received orders for Korea and running into a situation that could cost me financial hardship. I’m currently a single soldier who is receiving full BAH at the w/ dependents rate (2 children) and paying child support. Both child support payments I make have BAH and BAS factored into them (yes they can do that).

Ive been to ACS and set up a financial budget for my future estimated earnings with BAH-DIFF included and I was shown to be in the red in every scenario we laid out if I were to lose it a housing allowance.

So since I have two dependents, will I still receive BAH based off my previous duty station? Or will I end up losing everything?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2020 8:22 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 May 2020 20:22:34 -0400

Yes, BAH will be based upon your HOR while in the RoK.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2020 8:42 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 May 2020 20:42:23 -0400

Unless you are the custodial parent you will lose your BAH w/dependents rate. If you and the other parent can come to an agreement to allow you to be the legal parent for the year you are in Korea, you would receive BAH for their location. Otherwise, you will need to file for a temporary reduction in your child support based on your expected loss of income.

Response by SFC Herve Abrams made May 17 at 2020 11:19 PM

SFC Herve Abrams — Sun, 17 May 2020 23:19:51 -0400

This may help. The document includes links to the relevant regulations.

https://www.2id.korea.army.mil/soldiers/pdf/lgl-svc/BAH-and-OHA.pdf

BAH-and-OHA.pdf