Do you get back paid for BAH?

Your BAH may not show up in the pay right away. This may take a couple payday’s longer, but don’t worry, they will “back pay” you and you will get all the appropriate moneys eventually.

Is BAH prorated?

Your BAH payment is pro-rated to match your % eligibility for ch33 funding. Students attending half-time or less or students using the benefit while on Active Duty (or spouses using the transferred benefit while their spouse is on Active Duty) are not eligible to receive BAH payments.

Do you get full BAH every paycheck?

BAH rates change depending on the area’s rental rates, not housing prices. So, if you choose to purchase a house near your base, you will still see BAH on your monthly paycheck, but you’ll likely have some out-of-pocket expenses.

How does army back pay work?

Back pay covers that precise amount owed. Army back pay is calculated based on the amount of time it has accrued and the reason for which it was owed. Failure to submit promotion paperwork, marriage certificates or other evidence of earned pay raises in a timely manner often results in a soldier being owed back pay.

Is BAH backdated to date of marriage?

BAH comes with regular paychecks. If the service member is in a regular unit, it should only take one or two paychecks before BAH is included. However, students at training commands often report longer waits for updates to personnel information. Once BAH begins, it will be back-dated to the date of eligibility.

Is BAH supposed to cover utilities?

BAH is designed to cover a portion of the housing costs, including both rent and utilities in the area. It does not consider mortgage. It is based upon a table of how much housing is required by a typical service member of a particular paygrade.

When should I expect BAH?

As for the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA), also referred to by many veterans as the BAH, it is sent to you at the end of each month through an arrears payment scheme – meaning you will get it at the end of the month.

How long does it take the Army to back pay?

Our priority is to start your monthly payments, and then calculate and make any retroactive payment due. This may take 60 to 90 days after we receive all of the information.