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Separations (SEP) Branch
PPC Separations (SEP) provides the following:
Annually we process nearly 3,000 separations and distribute 130,000 W-2 forms.
Separation Processing Tips
Visit our Separations Branch News page for more updates and tips!
Be prepared: Take your mandatory transition training
All members are required to take pre-separation counseling on the Learning Management System (LMS) or a transition seminar. Members are authorized to begin their transition one year out from separation or two years out from retiring. Contact your local transition manager or visit the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) website at https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/CG1/Health-Safety-and-Work-Life-CG-11/Office-of-Work-Life-CG-111/Transition-Assistance-Program/.
Oct. 7, 2020
Continued Health Care Benefit Program Rates
TRICARE recently updated the TRICARE Costs and Fees Sheet. The October version includes the new rates (Oct. 1, 2020–Sept. 30, 2021) for the Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP), as well as current 2020 costs and fees for other TRICARE programs. If you need health care as you make a transition to civilian life, the CHCBP gives health coverage for 18 to 36 months. This is temporary coverage for when you lose TRICARE coverage. If you qualify, you may purchase CHCBP coverage within 60 days of loss of TRICARE coverage.
Sept. 28, 2020
High Year Tenure (HYT) Waiver Policy for 2020 and 2021
a. All 2021 and 2022 HYT candidates in paygrades E-3 to E-8 who apply for a waiver and meet all other eligibility requirements will be granted a waiver with the ability to advance. b. Members who do not submit a HYT waiver request must be separated IAW REF (B) and will retain authorized entitlements. c. Members in the paygrade E-9 remain ineligible for HYT waivers and must submit a retirement request in accordance with Section 3.G. and 3.H. of REF (B). d. Members granted a HYT waiver will adhere to all Coast Guard policies and processes, to include but not limited to reenlistment eligibility, assignments and separation authorities. e. The deadline for 2021 HYT candidates to submit a waiver request is 13 November 2020.
Credentialing your Coast Guard experience
Members planning to transition into a civilian job after serving, or simply looking to broaden professional opportunities, are in luck. Your experience in the Coast Guard has given you training and skills that you can put to work for you outside of the service.
Jan. 24, 2020
Don't Forget to Update DEERS
Make sure that your records in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) are up to date with your latest life events.
June 22, 2019
Direct Access Orders Integration Process
The Orders Integration Process explained.
April 8, 2021
