ALCOAST 112/18 - MAR 2018 NEW COAST GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE (CGMA) REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILD CARE DURING PCS

R 280840 MAR 18
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SUBJ:  NEW COAST GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE (CGMA) REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR
CHILD CARE DURING PCS
1. CGMA has implemented a new program to provide financial assistance to active duty
and ADOS reserve members who are faced with increased out of pocket costs subsequent to
PCS orders which require a move of HHG. The program provides for reimbursement of child
care costs while packing or unpacking or during other times while attending to relocation
responsibilities.
2. The PCS Child Care Reimbursement program is open to regular active duty and ADOS reserve
members in paygrades E6 and below, O-2 and O-1. Reimbursement is limited to $150 per child,
for up to 3 children 12 years old and under. Reimbursement may be for either commercial or
non-commercial child care services (i.e. babysitting.)
3. The policy and instructions for applying for reimbursement may be found on the CGMA
website www.cgmahq.org. Applications (Form 9) for reimbursement shall be submitted
directly to CGMAHQ for processing.
4. Coast Guard transportation offices are requested to provide this information to all
applicable personnel with PCS orders.
5. For more information about the PCS Child Care Reimbursement program or to apply for
reimbursement, contact your local CGMA Representative or visit www.cgmahq.org.
6. RDML William G. Kelly, Assistant Commandant for Human Resources, sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.