Another Tax Season is Right Around the Corner: Are You Prepared?

Tax season is just around the corner and DFAS wants to ensure you are prepared Now is the best time to double check everything is correct regarding your account so there are no hiccups when you need to file. Start with myPay The best tool DFAS offers for ensuring a smooth tax season is myPay (https://mypay.dfas.mil). The most important step to take now is to login to your myPay account, and check and update your mailing address. An easy, online stop for your tax season needs, myPa...

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Pay Schedule

To help you plan for 2024, below is a list of the days you should expect to receive your pay. Retired and annuitant pay is due on the first of the month. However, if the first falls on a weekend or holiday, retirees are paid on the last business day of the month and annuitants are paid on the first business day of month. For example, in December 2023, retirees will receive payment on December 29, 2023. However, annuitants are scheduled to receive payment on January 2, 2024. Please see the chart...

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How To Find Your TRICARE Referrals

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – If you have a TRICARE PrimeOpens tricare.mil plan, referrals play a big role in how you get health care. A referralOpens tricare.mil is when your primary care manager sends you to see another provider. If your PCM needs to refer you to a civilian provider, your TRICARE regional contractorOpens tricare.mil also plays a role in the referral process. “When you need a referral to get civilian care, your PCM sends a request to your re...

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Login.gov Offers New In-Person Identity Verification for Veterans

To address growing concerns of cybersecurity and improve accessibility for all, VA is working hard to update and modernize your online experience. As part of our efforts, VA is encouraging Veterans to create a Login.gov account. Veterans can use this single, secure account to sign in to VA.gov and other online services to manage their VA benefits and health care. When creating your Login.gov account, you can now verify your identity in-person if you are unable to successfully upload your st...

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