Know your Military Spouse Benefits. Asa a civilian male military spouse, know that you have rights and are entitled to support with the following:
Housing or a housing allowance.
Military ID card.
Medical benefits.
Installation support services.
Chain of command.
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As a civilian male military spouse,do you know the benefits available to you?
Questions people ask about military spouse benefits include:
Free Healthcare: Active duty military members and their dependents receive free medical care including appointments, surgeries, births and medicine that is obtained on-base. Housing & BAH: Most military bases offer free housing and if you live off base there is Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) compensation.
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You're eligible if you're a:
Spouse of a service member with a 100% service-related disability. Widow/widower of a service member who was killed on active duty. Active duty spouse (including Coast Guard or full-time National Guard)Aug 28, 2020
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your spouse will be getting paid while in BMT given that all their paperwork lands in appropriate hands. They will be getting paid according to his particular rate [E-1 (Airman Basic), E-2 (Airman), or E-3 (Airman First Class)], whether they have children, etc. They get paid twice a month; on the 1st and on the 15th.
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MyCAA (Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts) Member: This Tuition Assistance program provides up to $4,000 (over 2 years) of Financial Assistance for military spouses who are pursuing a license, certification, or Associate's degree in a portable career field and occupation.
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20 years
Former spouses may be entitled to TRICARE medical coverage if he or she meets certain requirements: The service member performed at least 20 years of creditable service. The marriage lasted at least 20 years. The period of the marriage overlapped the period of service by at least 15 years.Mar 26, 2020
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To receive benefits as a military spouse, you will need an identification card. All family members, including children ages 10 and older, will need their own ID cards. Your card will gain you admission to military bases, exchanges and commissaries, and will allow you to receive medical care.
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1 family member: 1/2 BAH/OHA, minimum $350 each. 2 family members: 1/3 BAH/OHA, minimum $286 each. 3 family members: 1/4 BAH/OHA, minimum $233 each. 4 family members: 1/5 BAH/OHA, minimum $200 each.Mar 30, 2011
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One thing you should know is that not all military discounts are for military spouses, but many of them are. This can get a bit confusing. And sometimes this depends on who is giving you the discount on that day. Usually, they will state that they only give the discount to the service member in the fine print.Apr 5, 2019
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VA benefits for spouses, dependents, survivors, and family caregivers. As the spouse or dependent child of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for certain benefits, like health care, life insurance, or money to help pay for school or training.Dec 7, 2020
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