MyArmyBenefits is the Official Army Benefits Website
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- Browse Over 150 Fact Sheets for Benefit Eligibility and Highlights
- Calculate Estimates of Your Survivor and Survivor Education Benefits
- Forecast Your Retirement Benefits
Special information is provided for severely injured Soldiers and their families in the Wounded Warrior section of the site and for surviving family members of fallen Soldiers in the Survivor Benefits section. If you have questions or comments please contact us.
Hero2Hired (H2H)
Hero2Hired (H2H) assists Soldiers and their Family members with job placement. It is sponsored by the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program for Reserve Components, but is open to all job seekers with a military affiliation. It contains everything a job seeker needs to find a job, including job listings, career exploration tools, education and training resources, advice, and networking opportunities. Additionally, H2H gives military-friendly companies access to service members and allows them to post job openings, search for candidates and invite them to apply, and participate in hiring events – all free to them as well.
Smart Card Pilot
Army Spouse and Retiree Smartcard Pilot Extended at Forts Belvoir, Bragg, Jackson. The Smartcard Authentication Pilot program has been extended through 30 September. With the pilot, the Army is exploring better methods for securing AKO and other Army websites without long passwords and challenge questions. Any Army spouse or retiree who lives within commuting distance of Fort Belvoir, Fort Bragg, or Fort Jackson may be eligible to participate. For details about the pilot requirements or to register, visit the Smartcard Pilot AKO site for FOUO users or non-FOUO users.
Army Echoes Goes Electronic
Army Echoes has served retirees for decades.
Now get your retirement news at the click of a mouse and receive additional retirement related bonus information by signing up for the online version of the Army's Bulletin for Retired Soldiers and Families -- Army Echoes at https://www.armyg1.army.mil/rso/e-echoes/e-form.asp?checked=true
New Benefits
TRICARE Young Adult Program Offers Coverage for Young Adults Under 26
TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) is now open for enrollment with coverage beginning May 1, 2011. Soldiers' dependents under age 26, unmarried, and not eligible for their own employer-sponsored health care coverage may be qualified to purchase TYA, which offers TRICARE Standard coverage for monthly premiums of $186.
Local Moves and Rental Foreclosure
Soldiers and their Family Members are now authorized a local move through the Army when foreclosure action is taken against the owner/landlord of rental property in which they are residing. Read the ALARACT and go here for more information on foreclosures and landlord/tenant issues. Also contact your local housing office for more information.
Military Spouse's Career Advancement Account
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account program was piloted at 17 military installations and has now been expanded worldwide. Spouses can get up to $4,000 to further their education and training. See the recent news release here.
Suicide Prevention
The following resources are available for reference and assistance:
Resources for Suicide Prevention
The Army Campaign Plan for Health Promotion, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention ALARACT documents:
- Signed Complete Army Campaign Plan
- VCSA Sends: Commander and Leader Responsibilities--Helping Our Soldiers and Enforcing Standards
Impact of Benefits in Event of Suicide:
Please note that in the event of a Soldier's death is determined to be self-inflicted, surviving Family member benefits may be subject to modification IAW Army Regulation 600-8-4. For more information contact your local benefits counselor, or call My Army Benefits at 1-888-721-2769 (1-888-721-Army).
Need Help with Army Benefits?
MyArmyBenefits provides answers to questions about your benefits. Contact a Benefits Specialist for further assistance.
Benefit Issues and Updates
Reservists and Retiree Recalls Travel Policy Change
Effective 01 Jun 11, Soldiers will no longer be able to select the option of Contingency Operation Flat Rate Per Diem (TCS-55%) for Soldiers electing to serve on tours longer than 180 days at any duty location outside a combat zone or hazardous duty area. Soldiers currently on orders will be exempt for the remainder of their tour. After 01 Jun 11, Soldiers entering onto a CO-ADOS tour longer than 180 days and living outside the local area will have the option to PCS with BAH for the Permanent Duty Station rate. Soldiers who reside within the local area will be considered Home of Record and will receive entitlement commensurate with the HOR rate.
Physical Disability Board of Review
Soldiers who have been medically separated since 11 Sept 01 will have the opportunity to have their disability ratings reviewed to ensure fairness and accuracy. The new Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) will examine each applicants medical separation, compare DoD and VA ratings, and make a recommendation to the Army Secretary. A disability rating cannot be lowered and any change to the rating is effective on the date of final decision by the Army Secretary. To read more, click here.
Deployment Bulletin Board
Strong Bonds for Single Soldiers
The Strong Bonds program that provides retreat weekends for couples by Army Chaplains also provides a program for single Soldiers. Learn how to choose a partner wisely, build relationship skills and more. See the brochure.
Health & Well-Being
There are many resources to assist Soldiers and Family Members with their health and well-being--questions about psychological health, traumatic brain injury, counseling needs and more. Read the recent ALARACT and visit the Military OneSource and the Defense Center of Excellence websites for online resources, assistance and more information.
Helpful Deployment Links
Resilience Training
Family Resilience Training
Army Behavioral Health
After Deployment
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness

