Jan. 21, 2022

Coast Guard Support Offers Online Tax Filing & Consultation

Coast Guard personnel, employees, and their dependent family members my file their federal and state taxes online for free.

Jan. 13, 2022

Updates to ETS User Guides

Several ETS user guides for travelers, travel arrangers and travel approvers have been updated.

Jan. 11, 2022

Interim Technical Authority Guidance for Military Workforce Pay, Personnel, and Administration

​Interim Technical Authority Guidance for Military Workforce Pay, Personnel, and Administration, PSCNOTE 5402 is a first step towards establishing doctrine and standards for military workforce pay, personnel, and administration, a key deliverable for the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support-led Personnel Support Initiative (PSI). It states guiding principles of Customer Service, Empowerment, and Accountability that describe what success looks like, and sets standards for accuracy, timeliness, availability, responsiveness, transparency in tracking, and training.

Dec. 30, 2021

2022 Coast Guard Meal Rates

This message establishes Food Service Meal Rates for CY22.

Dec. 30, 2021

Direct Access Competency Dictionary Update

The dictionary is a spreadsheet which shows all authorized competency codes and descriptions.

Dec. 28, 2021

Accessing and Activation of the Reserve Component

​ACN 145/21 promulgates the Accessing and Activation of the Reserve Component, COMDTINST M3061.2, manual.

Dec. 17, 2021

2021 IRS Forms W-2 and 1095-C Information

IRS Form W-2 and 1095-C - The required 2021 IRS tax forms W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) and 1095-C (Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage) will be mailed no later than 31 Jan 2022 to each members mailing address listed in Direct Access. Members who have selected to opt out of receiving the paper forms will be able to download their tax forms from Direct Access and will not receive a paper copy in the mail.

Dec. 8, 2021

Coast Guard Transition Assistance Program Revised

ACN 125/21 promulgates a new edition of  Transition Assistance Program, COMDTINST 1900.2 (series). The new instruction can be accessed at https://media.defense.gov/2021/Nov/16/2002893673/-1/-1/0/CI_1900_2B.PDF.

Nov. 4, 2021

Changes Coming to TRICARE Retail Network Pharmacies

There are changes coming soon to the TRICARE retail pharmacy network. Starting Dec. 15, 2021, CVS Pharmacy will join the TRICARE network. At the same time, Walmart, Sam's Club, and some community pharmacies will leave the network.

Oct. 28, 2021

Reminder: If your retirement date is on or after 1 January, 2022, as of 1 November 2021, PPC/RAS will no longer accept Form CG-4700 as your application for retirement pay

CG Form 4700, Coast Guard, PHS & NOAA Retired Pay Account Worksheet and Survivor Benefit Plan Election is being phased out. Coast Guard, PHS and NOAA personnel will join their DoD counterparts and begin using DD Form 2656, Data for Payment of Retired Personnel to establish their retired pay accounts at the Pay & Personnel Center.

Oct. 26, 2021

Check Out New Podcast Episode on Medicare and TRICARE For Life

Want to learn more about the different parts of Medicare? Have questions about which Medicare Parts you need to have TRICARE For Life (TFL) coverage? Check out the latest "TRICARE For Life 101" series episode about Medicare and TFL.

Oct. 26, 2021

Fiscal Year 2022 Clothing and Uniform Allowance Rates

Fiscal Year 2022 Clothing and Uniform Allowance Rates are effective on 1 October 2021

Oct. 22, 2021

ASVAB score requirements changing for “A” schools

MyCG article about the new ASVAB score requirements for Class "A" Schools. The changes are effective November 1, 2021.

Oct. 22, 2021

Temporary Separations Manual Updated

ACN 111/21 promulgates an update to the Military Separations Manual, COMDTINST M1040.6 (series)​. The Manual has been completely revised from its previous version and a thorough review of the entire Manual is strongly recommended. Major changes include: removing tour completion and time in grade requirements for enlisted members that wish to TEMPSEP on their EOE, added provisions for members to request a TEMPSEP for hardship instead of a hardship discharge if the hardship is temporary and PSC approves, changed maximum time on TEMPSEP from two years to three years, and requiring members to request a return to active duty at least one year before their expected return date.

Oct. 20, 2021

Are You Ready for Open Season? Don’t Forget to Update DEERS

We’re less than a month away from TRICARE Open Season. That means it’s time to start thinking about your and your family’s health care needs for next year. Are you planning to make changes to your TRICARE plan? Will you be enrolling in a new plan for the first time or staying in the plan you already have? Regardless of your situation, make sure you show up as eligible for TRICARE in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).