PRESEPARATION COUNSELING BRIEFING

PRESEPARATION COUNSELING BRIEFING
Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) Hill AFB

Before we get started Complete Intake Form and fill out questions on back side related to transition dates Must have completed pages 1-8 of the Individual Transition Plan (ITP) Must have registered for E-Benefits Must complete current budget prior to TAP Review TAP Attendance Instructions and remind them they must print all required documents prior to class (and bring electronic copies if desired) Website list of resources should have already been ed to you Be sure they read, initial and sign TAP Checklist

Overview for Transition GPS
Complete the E-form DD Form 2648 and capture end of class Explain overview of Transition GPS Workshop (DoD, VA, DOLEW) Allowable exemptions (no exemptions from DoD or VA) Explain Common Career Readiness Standards (CRSs) Even if exempt must produce deliverables at Capstone These are listed on Eform and can be accessed any Additional 2 day tracks Accessing Higher Education Career Exploration and Planning Entrepreneurship Education & Career Technical Training CRSs requirements All TAP related information and documents including todays briefing can be found and CLICK on TAP Please note it is your responsibility to have these forms printed and ready for TAP!

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1. Effects of a Career Change
Explain the effects of a career change Identify coping techniques Referral contact information Chaplain Medical professionals Education Office A&FRC MFLC and MFLC/PFR Vet Centers Dept of Veterans Affairs (VA) Military OneSource Veterans Service Organizations (VSO) (DAV, VFW, American Legion) p13

2. Reserve Affiliation and Reserve Component Counselors at Installations
If have not served a total of 8 years, you must complete the remainder of your contractual obligation Selected Reserves Inactive National Guard Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) NOTE: This is a Career Readiness Standard required for Active Component Service members only (Continuum of Military Service Opportunity Counseling). p15

3. Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET), DD Form 2586
Utilization of VMET May not be the most current document Utilized to verify military experience and training Members can print VMET at: **NOT an official transcript Refer to FAQs on website p16

4. Civilian Occupations Corresponding to Military Occupations/O*NET
Licensing and Certificating American Job Centers (AJC) Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support DANTES O*NET resources Primary source of information to assist in researching potential occupations. Program and features Career Exploration Tools, etc. p17

5. Licensing, Certification and Apprenticeship Information
Credentialing Licenses - issued by a government agency Certifications – demonstrates unique skills or ability Department of Labor American Job Centers (DOL AJC) GI Bill utilization: ww.benefits.va.gov/gibill/licensing_certification.asp DoD TAP website: p18

6. Military Occupational Code (MOC) Crosswalk
Workshop completed during TAP will enable you to convert military skills to civilian terminology. Develop a “Gap Analysis” American Job Centers (AJC) Veterans’ representatives located at each location Conveniently located in communities Can connect to employment, education, and training services provided through local, state, and federal programs (one-stop resource) (877) US-2JOBS NOTE: This is a Career Readiness Standard p19

7. U.S. Army Credentialing On-line
Explore information about civilian licensure and certification Identify credentials related to an Army MOS Learn about credential requirements and potential gaps between Army training and civilian credentialing requirements Financial assistance P19-20

8. U.S. Navy Credentialing On-line
Get background information about civilian licensure and certification Identify licenses and certifications relevant to your military training Learn how to fill gaps between military training and experience and civilian credentialing requirements Learn about resources available to you to help gain civilian job credentials P19-20

9. U.S Air Force Credentialing Online
Designed for Air Force enlisted personnel Getting background information about civilian licensure and certification Identify licenses and certifications relevant to their military AFSC Learn how to fill gaps between military training and experience and civilian credentialing requirements Learn about resources available to them to help gain civilian job credentials Explore financial assistance opportunities P19-20

10. U.S. Marine Corps Credentialing Online
Get background information about civilian licensure and certification Identify licenses and certifications relevant to your military training Learn how to fill gaps between military training and experience and civilian credentialing requirements Learn about resources available to you to help gain civilian job credentials P19-20

11. United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP)
Apprenticeship programs for members who are serving in the United States Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Navy Recognized by DOL p20

12. DoD SkillBridge and 13. AF SkillBridge
Still evolving - not every installation currently offers programs More than 30 installations currently offer Initiative promotes the civilian job training authority for transitioning service members Can participate in civilian employment training, including apprenticeships and internships Must be 180 days from DOS Approval from their first field-grade level commander in their chain of command Programs must offer a high probability of employment and be provided to the service member at little or no cost AF Skillbridge – Career Skills Program (CSP) Is also known as Job Training, Employment Skills Training, Apprenticeships, and Internships (JTEST-A1) for Eligible Airmen. AFI p21 Referral – Base Education Bldg

14. Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
Service member support: Enable access to quality post-secondary educational opportunities that prepare service members for college entrance and a successful learning experience Equip education counselors with tools and resources to assist service members with individualized guidance and face-to-face interaction Expand the opportunities for obtaining college credits and completing degree requirements, leading to success in higher education Support service members during transition into the civilian workforce For more information about programs and services visit: p23

15. DoD TAP Web Portal Primary comprehensive resource to support sep/ret related issues Service members and military spouses can: Learn about the Transition GPS core curriculum Determine how and where to prepare for their transition to civilian life Discover a host of online resources, including: VA benefits Financial planning assistance Assessing and documenting their skills for transition to civilian life p24

16. American Job Centers – Priority of Service
Priority of service gives the Veteran and eligible spouses priority over other non-covered persons for any DOL funded employment or training programs Be sure to identify as a veteran when using State Employment Offices To find the nearest office use p25

17. DOL Website Helps translate military skills and experience into civilian terms, build a resume, search for jobs, and provides essential interview tips and resources p25

Mandatory to attend the workshop (some exemptions)
18. Department of Labor Employment Workshop and Service Sponsored Transition Workshops/Seminars Department of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW) Will give a first-hand look of what to expect after military service Provides information on various job search techniques, labor market information, resume and interview skills, and more Also will help with individual transition planning, employment assistance, small business information, Priority of Service for Veterans in all DOL funded employment and training programs Once you separate you can still get help through your local work force services office p25-27 Mandatory to attend the workshop (some exemptions)

19. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994
Eligibility Timelines Notification requirements DOL Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) interprets, and administers USERRA or Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve or call (800) , Option 1 to speak to an Ombudsman P27-28

20. State Employment Agencies
Dedicated veterans employment representatives Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist Local Veterans’ Employment Representative (LVER) These offices are called the American Job Center but may be referred to differently by each state Provide employment, training and placement services Locate nearest state office at and identify as a veteran P28-29

21. State Job Boards Each state has a job board for their state
Employers can search for applicants Applicants can search for positions To explore state job boards go to: and select the specific state p29

22. Public and Community Service Opportunities (PACS)
Purpose of PACS is to encourage and assist you and your spouse to enter into public and community service employment Consider non-profit, public and community service organizations such as schools, hospitals, law enforcement, social service agencies, etc. For more information visit: P29-30

24. Troops to Teachers – “Proud to Serve Again”
Have you ever considered teaching as a second career after the military? State funded program to provide certification for grades k-12 Eligibility requirements and registration can be found online at: p31 Referral – Base Education Bldg or local TTT Rep

25. Federal Employment Opportunities
3 Main ways to acquire federal positions Merit promotion Special hiring authority Competitive appointment Veterans’ Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) For more information go to : P32-34

26. USAJOBS Official job site of the federal government
Registering allows you to search for federal jobs, and follow helpful instructions on how to submit application packets Staffing agencies prefer you utilize the Resume Builder Offers online tutorials! One-stop source for federal jobs p34

28. Veterans’ Preference in Federal Employment
Service members can apply for Federal employment 120 days prior to official sep/ret date (Retirees require 180 day waiver – See OCHR fact sheet for addt’l info) Must provide a “Statement of Service” while on terminal leave which can be printed from vMPF Once you receive your DD Form 214, you must provide it to your agency Reservists who are retired from the Reserves but not receiving retired pay are not considered “retired military” for Veterans’ preference Understand your Veteran preference 5 point/10 point/30% disability or greater Information also available on USAjobs.gov or OPM.gov P34-36

30. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Special Hiring Authorities
Special Hiring Authority Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Contact the federal agency personnel office where you are interested working/ May appoint to GS-11 if qualified 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Contact the federal agency personnel office in the location where you are interested working to find out about available opportunities Must submit an official document, dated 1991 or later, from VA certifying receipt of compensation for a service-connected disability of 30% or more / May appoint to GS-15 if qualified P36-38

31. Hiring Preference in Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Jobs
Eligibility requirements One time hiring preference if: involuntary separatee and have an honorable discharge with the Separation Program Designator (SPD) code that conveys transition benefits Are separating with a special separation benefit Separating with the voluntary separation incentive Define NAF Career executive force General work force Entry level workers May be skilled, semi-skilled or unskilled May be foremen or supervisors More information can be found at: - Then identify base name and search jobs listed p38

33. Small Business Administration (SBA) Entrepreneurship Track – Boots to Business (B2B)
Is the entrepreneurial training program offered by the SBA as part of the re-designed Transition Assistance Program Two-step program that helps participants improve business skills, learn to use and access tools and resources necessary to launch and maintain a successful business 2 day track / classes run about every 4-5 weeks Sign up for SBA class during TAP if interested P39-40

34. Permissive TDY (PTDY) and Excess Leave (EL)
May be authorized for the purpose of job search/house hunting activities that facilitate the relocation to civilian life PTDY granted up to 20 days/EL granted up to 30 days Only applies to a well-defined group of eligible personnel Cannot request both Granting PTDY or EL is subject to mission requirements and is approved by the unit commander Recommend PTDY because EL is not a duty status and should only be used in rare circumstances EL is not available for retirees Check with MPF for eligibility and timeframes Based on Separation Prgm Designator (SPD) code P40-42

35. Travel and Transportation Allowances
Retiree - Home of selection (HOS) Automatic 1 yr with up to 5 yr extension Separating – Home of Record (HOR) or place entered active duty (PLEAD) 180 day window only upon separation Explore options available or extensions by contacting TMO - TMO govt authorized move Dity Move Household goods (HHG) storage up to 1 yr More information can be found in the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) at: AFRC offers relocation assistance if needed P42-44

36. Contact Information for Housing Counseling Assistance Base housing May want to arrange for Pre-inspection Rental property Notify the landlord as soon as possible Housing Office can assist if problems arise in conjunction with your military separation Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities, free from discrimination and provide quality affordable homes Can assist with foreclosure, financing home improvements, and buying or selling a home p44

37. U.S. Department of Education Federal Aid Programs
The Federal Aid Program Authorized under the Higher Education Act Includes grants, loans, and work-study programs These federally funded programs partner with post-secondary schools and financial institutions to help provide money for college to eligible students Veterans’ educational benefits can be used in conjunction with federal student aid There is also a Veterans Upward Bound Program designed to refresh your academic skills in order to successfully complete your college program p44

38. Other Federal, State, or Local Education/Training Program Options
Visit the Base Education Office Can provide information and guidance regarding the educational opportunities available Able to learn about the different undergraduate, graduate, or certificate programs there are and options through military programs such as: College-level testing Professional military education Veteran’s benefits Tuition assistance Financial aid Deferments Distance learning p45

39. Information on Availability of Healthcare and Mental Health Services
Separation History and Physical Examination (SHPE) NOW a requirement for ALL separating and retiring service members Ensure any medical condition requiring ongoing care is identified and documented in the military medical record The best way to ensure you get all the information you need is to attend the comprehensive VA Benefits Briefing and Tricare brief on Tuesday Also includes Vet Center, MilitaryOneSource (MOS), Mental Health and others SHPE establishes service connection for any medical conditions if planning to apply for VA benefits, whether now or in the future VA Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) claim exam meets requirements otherwise exam should be Military Treatment Facility (MTF) Must complete DD Form whether receiving the exam at a MTF or VA Further instructions on how to complete SHPE available at TRICARE Online Patient portal: P48

TRICARE Resources: Go to www. tricare
TRICARE Resources: Go to to view, print or download copies of TRICARE educational materials. Suggested resources include: Separating from Active Duty briefing, Retiring from Active Duty briefing, TRICARE Plans Overview and Costs and Fees sheet.

TRICARE Coverage Options
Your health care options may be different depending on whether you: This presentation will provide an overview of TRICARE options. Visit the TRICARE Plan Finder at to learn about specific program options based on your status. Retire from active duty Separate from active duty Are released from active duty Your health care options may be different depending on whether you retire from active duty, or if you separate, or are released from active duty. This presentation will provide an overview of TRICARE options. You can always visit the TRICARE Plan Finder at to learn about specific program options based on your status, including TRICARE options for retirees. The Plan Finder allows you to enter specific information, answers questions and explains your options.

Retirees and Their Family Members
Your TRICARE eligibility as a retired service member begins the day you retire. You can submit a request to enroll in a qualifying retiree TRICARE health plan up to 90 days prior to your retirement date. Certain family members also remain eligible for TRICARE benefits when you retire. For more information, visit If you retire from active duty or if you are a Retired Reserve member turning age 60 and you have submitted your retirement application to your Reserve Component, your TRICARE eligibility as a retired service member begins the day you retire. You may submit a request to enroll in a qualifying retiree TRICARE health plan up to 90 days prior to your retirement date. Certain family members also remain eligible for TRICARE benefits when you retire, including your spouse and unmarried dependent children, among others. For more information, visit

Terminal Leave Status If you go on terminal leave prior to retirement, you and eligible family members remain covered by your current TRICARE program until your retirement date. If covered under TRICARE Prime: Active duty service members (ADSMs) cannot enroll with another military hospital or clinic. ADSMs cannot switch their primary care manager (PCM). If you move to a new area: Coordinate all care with your current PCM. Family members may be able to change their PCMs. Remember to update your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). If you go on terminal leave prior to retirement, you and eligible family members remain covered by your current TRICARE program until your retirement date. If covered under TRICARE Prime, you are considered part of your current unit until your retirement date. Active duty service members cannot switch their military hospital or clinic or primary care manager, or PCM. If you go on leave and move to a different area: You must coordinate all care with your current PCM. Your family members may be able to switch to a military hospital or clinic or civilian network PCM in your new area before your retirement date if your new location is in a Prime Service Area, or PSA. To see if you live in a PSA, use the PSA ZIP code search tool available at Remember to update your information in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, or DEERS.

TRICARE Changes for 2018 As of Jan. 1, 2018, retirees and their eligible family members must enroll in either TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select by the effective date of retirement to be eligible for continuous health care coverage. TRICARE Select replaced TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra. TRICARE Select is similar to the former TRICARE Standard. You must enroll in TRICARE Select to qualify for coverage. Beneficiaries who don’t enroll in TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select will only be eligible for space-available care at military hospitals and clinics. TRICARE health plans changed January 1, 2018. Retirees and their eligible family members must enroll in either TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select by the effective date of retirement to be eligible for continuous health care coverage. Note: TRICARE Select replaced TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra. TRICARE Select is very similar to the former TRICARE Standard; however, the significant difference is you must be enrolled in TRICARE Select to qualify for coverage. Beneficiaries who fail to enroll in TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select will only be eligible for space-available care coverage provided in a military hospital or clinic. Any other health care delivered outside of a military facility will not be covered.

TRICARE Health Plans If you are under age 65 when you retire, you may be eligible for: TRICARE Prime (depending on your location) TRICARE Select US Family Health Plan (depending on your location) TRICARE Young Adult If you are retired and age 65 or older and have Medicare Part A and Part B, you have: TRICARE For Life If you are under age 65 when you retire, the following TRICARE health plans are available to you, if eligible: TRICARE Prime: You must enroll and pay an annual enrollment fee. TRICARE Prime is only available if you reside in a Prime Service Area. TRICARE Select: You must enroll and there is no annual enrollment fee. Currently, there is no enrollment fee. TRICARE Select is available worldwide. US Family Health Plan: You must enroll and pay an annual enrollment fee. This is a TRICARE Prime option and only available in designated locations. TRICARE Young Adult: This is available for purchase for qualifying young adults. You must enroll and pay monthly premiums. It is available with TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select plans. If you are retired and age 65 or older and have Medicare Part A and Part B, you have: TRICARE For Life: This is a Medicare-wraparound coverage option for TRICARE beneficiaries who have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B, regardless of age or place of residence. For more information about each plan, go to

TRICARE Enrollment Changes
You may only change plans following a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) or during the annual open season. QLE: A QLE is a life event (such as having a baby, getting married, becoming Medicare-eligible, and certain others) experienced by you or any of your eligible dependents that may mean different TRICARE options are now available. If eligible, you and your eligible dependents have 90 days after a QLE to change your enrollment or to enroll in a health plan. Visit for more information and a list of QLEs. Annual Open Season: Each fall during the open season, you will have an opportunity to change your enrollment or enroll in a health plan. If eligible, do nothing and you will keep your current coverage. In 2018, the open season will be Nov. 12–Dec. 10 for coverage effective Jan. 1, 2019. You may only change plans following a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) or during the annual open season. A QLE is a life event (such as having a baby, getting married, becoming Medicare-eligible, and certain others) experienced by you or any of your eligible dependents that may mean different TRICARE options are now available. If eligible, you and your eligible dependents have 90 days after a QLE to change your enrollment or to enroll in a health plan. Visit for more information and a list of QLEs. Each fall during the open season, you will have an opportunity to change your enrollment or enroll in a health plan. If eligible, do nothing and you will keep your current coverage. In 2018, the open season will be Nov. 12–Dec. 10 for coverage effective Jan. 1, 2019.

Transitional Assistance Management Program Overview
If you are separating from active duty or from the uniformed services, you may be eligible for the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP). The TAMP provides 180 days of premium-free transitional health care benefits. You have 90 days from the start of TAMP to enroll or reenroll in a TRICARE plan. All beneficiaries are covered as active duty family members, including the sponsor. If you are separating from active duty or from the uniformed services, you may be eligible for the Transitional Assistance Management Program, or TAMP. TAMP provides 180 days of premium-free TRICARE transitional health care benefits after regular TRICARE benefits end. This is so service members and families have ample time to make arrangements for ongoing health care coverage while transitioning to civilian life. If you’re eligible, the 180-day TAMP period begins the day after you separate from active duty. You have 90 days from the start of TAMP to enroll or reenroll in a TRICARE plan. You may choose to enroll or reenroll in TRICARE Prime, if you live in a Prime Service Area. You may also enroll in TRICARE Select or in the US Family Health Plan, if available. For more information on how to enroll in a TRICARE health plan, visit Under TAMP, you and your eligible family members are covered as active duty family members. For more information, go to Another transitional health care option is the Continued Health Care Benefit Program, which is a premium-based plan that gives you temporary health coverage for months when you lose all eligibility for TRICARE. For more information, visit Note: You should attend the Veterans Benefits Briefing I and II, at which time you will have the opportunity to talk with a professional Veterans Affairs, or VA, liaison in more detail on benefits, programs and resources available through VA.

TAMP Eligibility You and your eligible family members may get TAMP health care benefits after active duty if you: Involuntarily separate from active duty under honorable conditions. This includes service members who receive a voluntary separation incentive or voluntary separation pay and aren’t entitled to retirement pay. Are a National Guard or Reserve member separating from a period of active duty that was more than 30 consecutive days in support of a contingency operation Separate following involuntary retention (stop-loss) in support of a contingency operation Separate following a voluntary agreement to stay on active duty for less than one year in support of a contingency operation Separate and agree to immediately become a member of the Selected Reserve with no gap in service Separate due to a sole-survivorship discharge You and your eligible family members may get TAMP health care benefits after active duty if you: Involuntarily separate from active duty with an SPD Code that designates transitional benefits. This includes service members who receive a voluntary separation incentive or voluntary separation pay and aren’t entitled to retirement pay. Are a National Guard or Reserve member separating from a period of active duty that was more than 30 consecutive days in support of a contingency operation Separate following involuntary retention (stop-loss) in support of a contingency operation Separate following a voluntary agreement to stay on active duty for less than one year in support of a contingency operation Separate and agree to immediately become a member of the Selected Reserve with no gap in service Separate due to a sole-survivorship discharge You aren’t eligible for TAMP while still on: Terminal leave Authorized excess leave Permissive temporary duty You must make sure that you and your family members are enrolled in TAMP and that your status reflects eligibility for TAMP in DEERS. Contact your personnel office and/or command unit if you have questions regarding eligibility. Note: In this instance, a member may not have a qualifying SPD Code that conveys TAMP benefits. The member must work with their gaining Reserve unit to obtain this transitional benefit and there can be no break in service. The Reserve unit must update the member’s Selected Reserve status in the Military Personnel Data System, or MilPDS, for the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, or DEERS. DEERS conveys the transitional health care based on the MilPDS Selected Reserve update as the TA-180 is reflected on the ID card for qualifying members and family members.

Keep DEERS Information Up To Date
Go to an ID card office. Find an office at Note: You must use this option to add family members in DEERS. Log on to Call While you are on active duty, you may verify or update DEERS information for yourself or your family members by contacting or visiting a local identification, or ID, card issuing facility. To locate the nearest personnel office or ID card facility, visit the To verify eligibility and update information, log on to the milConnect website at MilConnect is the Defense Manpower Data Center’s online portal that provides access to DEERS information. Information can also be updated by phone, fax, or by visiting a uniformed services ID card issuing facility. If your TAMP eligibility isn’t reflected in DEERS within 90 days of your separation date, please check with your Uniformed Service or Reserve Component to make sure the appropriate information has been transmitted to DEERS. For more information, visit Fax

Dental Options Retirees
Your dental plan option is the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP). The TRDP will end Dec. 31, Eligible beneficiaries will have the opportunity to sign up for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program starting in November 2018 for coverage effective Jan. 1, Visit throughout 2018 for more information. Non-Retirees Your dental options during the 180-day TAMP period are based on who you are and the reason you’re covered. Service members and their family members may seek space-available care at military dental clinics. However, space-available care is very limited. For retirees, your dental plan option is the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP). The TRDP will end December 31, Eligible beneficiaries will have the opportunity to sign up for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program starting in November 2018 for coverage effective January 1, Visit throughout 2018 for more information. For non-retirees, your dental options during the 180-day TAMP period are based on who you are and the reason you’re covered. Service members and their family members may seek space-available care at military dental clinics. However, space-available care is very limited.

The Affordable Care Act
TRICARE meets the minimum essential coverage requirement under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Affordable Care Act, or ACA, requires most Americans to maintain basic health care coverage, called minimum essential coverage. The TRICARE program meets the minimum essential coverage, or MEC, requirement under the ACA. If you do not have minimum essential coverage, you may have to pay a penalty for each month you are not covered. The penalty will be collected each year with federal tax returns. Each tax year, you will get an IRS Form 1095 from your pay center. It will list your TRICARE coverage status for each month. If your military pay is administered by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, or DFAS, you can opt in to get your tax forms electronically through your DFAS myPay account. For more information, visit Effective January 1, 2019, you’ll no longer be required to have MEC. You’ll still get an IRS Form from your pay center listing the coverage you had during calendar year 2018. For more information about the IRS tax forms, visit Note: The IRS will use information from DEERS to verify your coverage. It is important for sponsors to keep their information and their family members’ information up to date in DEERS, including Social Security numbers. It is also important to update DEERS when personal eligibility information changes, including military career status and family status (for example, marriage, divorce, birth or adoption). If you are losing TRICARE or are not TRICARE-eligible, you can find other health care coverage options through the Health Insurance Marketplace at Premium assistance or state Medicaid coverage may be available based on income, family size and the state you live in. For more information, visit Each tax year, you will get an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 1095 from your pay center. It will list your TRICARE coverage for each month. Your Social Security number (SSN) and the SSNs of each of your covered family members should be included in DEERS for your TRICARE coverage to be reflected accurately.

This slide shows contact information for stateside and overseas regional contractors, as well as other important information sources. Remember, your regional contractor is based on where you live.

TRICARE Coverage Options
Your health care options may be different depending on whether you: This presentation will provide an overview of TRICARE options. Visit the TRICARE Plan Finder at to learn about specific program options based on your status. Retire from active duty Separate from active duty Are released from active duty Your health care options may be different depending on whether you retire from active duty, or if you separate, or are released from active duty. This presentation will provide an overview of TRICARE options. You can always visit the TRICARE Plan Finder at to learn about specific program options based on your status, including TRICARE options for retirees. The Plan Finder allows you to enter specific information, answers questions and explains your options.

42. Financial Management One of the Common Career Readiness Standards (CRS) and requires you to develop and produce a 12-month post-separation budget Will be provided the criteria when you attend the “Financial Planning for Transition” module during TAP Additional financial classes are offered at the A&FRC If Guard or Reserve and not located near a military installation, MilitaryOneSource can offer financial assistance at (800) or their website: Other websites available for research at: P53-55

42. Financial Management, cont’d
Compare your current military benefits to what is often offered in the civilian sector Paid leave, paid holidays, enlistment bonuses, tax-free portions of pay, pension plans, health care and retirement care plans Also consider non-cash benefits Theaters, gym, recreation programs, commissary and exchange privileges After transition you will likely pay for the free or low cost services you access on the installation while on active duty P53-55

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) You will learn about TSP options during TAP and can research information Consider your options carefully and seek investment or tax advice You have several options upon retirement/separation Leave it alone and let it ride (but can no longer contribute) Take a full or partial withdrawal but may pay tax or be penalized if not of retirement age Transfer to corporate account P53-55

Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) – for retirees only Will provide in depth brief during TAP and also set up individual consult Be sure to talk to a financial advisor about your options Optional insurance plan pays surviving spouse a monthly payment, or annuity, to help make up for the loss of retirement income Required to pay a premium from your monthly retirement annuity to maintain SBP coverage Premiums and benefits are based on the “base amount” or benefit level selected If married, spouse will be required to sign the SBP Election Form and should be included in the decision making process Coverage can be selected for a spouse, spouse and children, children only, former spouse, former spouse and children If divorced, review your divorce decree to determine if the court requires you to elect coverage Failure to accept or decline coverage will result in automatic enrollment at the full retirement pay amount Must meet with SBP Prgm Mngr and complete form P53-55

42. Separation Pay Public Law and Assistant Secretary of Defense Policy established separation pay to monetarily assist certain involuntarily separated or released members from active duty Eligibility and amounts are determined by the type of separation (based on SPD Codes) Personnel medically separated for a disability incurred in a combat zone or from combat-related operations may be entitled to an enhanced disability separation pay May be eligible for final pay at separation including any earned entitlements and pay for accumulated leave. That amount will be reduced by any outstanding balances on advance pay you may have received, along with unearned bonus recoupment and other debts you’ve incurred throughout your Service P55-56 NOTE: Service members who received separation pay need to review the law (10 U.S. Code §1174(h)(2)) and policy (Department of Defense Instruction , Section 3.6.2) governing Separation Pay, which include guidance on the possibility for recoupment by the VA if the member subsequently becomes eligible for disability retirement pay. The Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) on Implementing Disability-Related Provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, dated March 18, 2008, contains information on separation pay for those medically separated.

44. Unemployment Compensation (UCX)
Transitioning military members may be eligible for unemployment compensation Different states have different requirements and rules for eligibility You should apply by contacting the state where you will be looking for work Receiving unemployment while you are looking for work will help provide financial stability in the event it takes a long time to find a job Visit the Service Locator at: Due to NDAA 16, those using Post 9/11 GI Bill are no longer able to draw unemployment compensation at the same time p43

45. General Money Management
Money management encompasses how you handle monetary assets The basic rule of thumb is to have at least three to six months living expenses in a savings account in the event of lost wages and other emergencies Transition is a good time to set some financial goals A&FRC counselors can assist you one on one with spend plan We will discuss TSP, SBP, saving and investing and others during TAP class. Online resources include: p56

46. Personal Savings and Investment
Educate yourself Understand banks and credit unions Both may have different guidelines and fees Four common types of investments U.S. Savings Bond Certificate of Deposit, or CD Stocks Mutual Funds - the most common type of investment p58

47. State Veterans Benefits
States offer Veterans benefits beyond the ones you would already be eligible for through the VA Additional benefits may include: Educational grants and scholarships Special exemptions or discounts on fees and taxes Home loans Veteran's homes Free hunting and fishing privileges Each state manages its own benefit programs and some states are very extensive, while others are minimal For more information visit: p59

48. Two-Year Commissary and Post Exchange Privileges
Some service members who are involuntarily separated from active duty during the period beginning on October 1, 2007, and ending on December 31, 2018, may continue to use commissary and exchange stores during the two-year period beginning on the date of the involuntary separation (based on SPD Code) Separate or retire and elect to live in a foreign country May lose commissary and/or Base Exchange privileges due to treaty, SOFA, or military base agreements between the United States and host country p59

Voting Assistance Upon separation you will no longer be covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voters Act. If you would like, I can assist you in submitting a National Mail Voter Registration Form. Go to the Federal Voting Assistance Program website at for more information. p60

50. Legal Assistance Legal offices can help with:
Will preparation, powers of attorney, review of most contracts, debit/credit problems, landlord/tenant issues, family law, tax law and estate planning These services are a no-cost benefit to you for your active duty Service Retirees can use the installation legal and financial offices on a space-available basis Retirees residing overseas may have restrictions on privileges based upon SOFA For more information visit: P60-61

50. Post Government (Military) Service Employment Restriction Counseling
The Post Government Briefing is required for all DOD personnel who leave military Service for the private sector Give you information on what is permissible, career-wise, after leaving the military A brief summary of the most common post government employment restrictions includes: Personal Lifetime Ban After leaving government service, you may not represent another individual or company to the government regarding particular matters you worked on while in government service P61-62

VA Benefits Mandatory by law for all service members to attend the VA Benefits Briefing I & II Briefings provide all the information regarding the VA and the laws, benefits, programs, services administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Topics will include: Education Benefits Post 9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33 Montgomery GI Bill, Chapter 30 Veterans Educational Assistance Program Vietnam-era, etc.

VA Benefits, cont’d Post 9/11 GI Bill
Must determine how you plan to use it Discuss transfer of eligibility with family members Transferability of education benefits is a retention incentive In order to transfer educational benefits to a family member, military members must make an irrevocable election to convert from their existing educational program (such as Montgomery GI Bill) to the Post-9/11 GI Bill This transfer can ONLY be made while Serving in the Armed Forces WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY – must have served 6 years and may incur addtl obligated service Members who join the Selected Reserve may also have the option to transfer unused benefits to family members For more information contact the Education Center or the VA reps located in the A&FRC

VA Benefits Briefing Topics
VA Health Administration VA Health Care VA Dental Care VA Vet Center Other VA Health Care and Other Benefits Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) Service members’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) Traumatic Injury Protection under Service members’ Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) Family Service members’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI)

VA Benefits Briefing Topics (cont)
Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI) Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) VA Life Insurance Transitional Health Care Benefit VA Disability Benefits Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) Medical claim should be 180 days form DOS

Community Resources

Continued Health Care Benefits Program (CHCBP)
If separating voluntarily you’re no longer eligible to use the MTF or TRICARE; however, there is the option of the Continued Health Care Benefits Program (CHCBP) Temporary health care coverage you are able to purchase for a period of 18 months, including pre-existing conditions coverage Is a premium-based health care that is similar to, but not a part of, TRICARE and is administered by Humana Military Healthcare Services Premiums can be expensive No information available in the new script

Continued Health Care Benefits Program (CHCBP), cont’d
Available to you and your family, certain un-remarried former spouses, and children who lose military coverage To obtain this coverage, you must enroll and pay premiums to CHCBP within 60 days after your separation from active duty For more information on CHCBP, visit: Call the Tricare Customer Service at:

DD Form 214 What is it? Why you need it?
Review for accuracy before finalized Why you need it? Importance of safeguarding the document Where to get copies Automated Records Management System (ARMS) at AFPC The DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, will be issued upon a military service member’s retirement, separation, or discharge from active duty. The DD Form 214 is the capstone military service document, as it represents the complete, verified record of a service member’s time in the military, awards and medals, and other pertinent service information, such as promotions, combat service or overseas service, Military Occupational Specialty identifiers and record of training and schools completed. The DD Form 214 is commonly used by various government agencies, primarily the Department of Veterans Affairs, to secure veteran benefits, and may be requested by employers to prove military service claimed and character of that service and for membership in veteran’s organizations. Safeguarding your DD Form 214 is vital! Upon receipt of your copies (member copy 1 & 4), make additional copies and have them notarized and secure a copy in a fireproof container. You may even consider providing a copy to a trusted relative outside of your household. Be sure to explain the importance of this document to your spouse, if applicable, with regards to your veterans benefits. Unfortunately, things happen and your DD Form 214 can get lost or stolen. Should you need to replace, you may request a copy from the Air Force Personnel Center, Automated Records Management System (ARMS), if you separated or retired after 1 Oct 2004. All personnel separating prior to 1 Oct 2004, should contact the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) Reserve, retired reserve in non-pay status, current National Guard officers not on active duty in the Air Force, or National Guard released from active duty in the Air Force, should contact the Air Reserve Personnel Center

Electronic Access to DD Form 214
Access electronic DD Form 214 on date of sep/ret AFPC will also mail to forwarding address provided by member Must contact TFSC PRIOR to separation to request UserID and password to access system Must register with current Common Access Card credentials Service members can now access an electronic version of their DD Form 214 on their date of separation/retirement. This will not replace the hard copy documents that will be mailed to the service member after separation/retirement by AFPC, but is an additional plus. Allowing service members to access these documents at the time of separation saves valuable time for the service member allowing him/her to apply for veterans benefits, unemployment or enroll in school sooner. In order to request access to your electronic DD Form 214, service members must contact the Total Force Service Center PRIOR to separation to request a UserID and password to access the system. The member must then register on the site with their Common Access Card credentials – THIS MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO SEPARATION. Once member has registered to access the site, the member will then be able to retrieve the member copy 1 & 4 of the DD 214 on their date of separation/retirement. The member may access that document for up to 60 days following separation/retirement. Member may access document from home for up to 60 days after separation Increase ease for filing unemployment or enrolling in school

Air Force Association

Common Career Readiness Standards (CRSs)
Please pull out a copy of your REFERENCE ONLY DD2648 eForm checklist so we can now verify your requirements to sign off all mandatory requirements

Common Career Readiness Standards (CRSs)
EVERYONE must produce these deliverables and they will be verified during Capstone Completed Individual Transition Plan (ITP) – should bring this document when attending the Transition GPS Workshop Completed a 12-month post-separation budget Completed a Continuum of Military Service Opportunity counseling (AD only) Registered on eBenefits

Common Career Readiness Standards (CRSs), cont’d
Evaluated transferability of military skills to civilian workforce (MOC Crosswalk) and completed the DoD standardized gap analysis Documented requirements and eligibility for licensure, certification and apprenticeship Completed an assessment tool to identify personal interests and leaning regarding career selection Completed a job application package (resume, personal/professional references and, if required, application) OR presented a job offer letter Received a DOL Gold Card

Individual Transition Plan (ITP) Sample

MOC Crosswalk GAP Analysis (sample)

Financial Planning Worksheet
Auto calculated Auto calculated Auto calculated

Financial Planning Worksheet

Proof of registration of eBenefits

Assessment tool to identify aptitudes, interests, strengths, or skills

Job application package
Resume References Presented job offer or acceptance letter (Full time w/sufficient salary)

Department of Labor Gold Card

Education & Career Exploration and Planning Tracks CRSs
Specific CRSs to the Education & Career Exploration and Planning tracks – members who choose these tracks must meet these CRSs and will be verified during Capstone Complete assessment tool Complete a comparison of academic or technical institution choices Complete college, university or technical training application(s) Confirm one-on-one counseling with a college, university or technical training institution advisor

Additional Two-Day Tracks
Accessing Higher Education Track 2 day track (preparation for college life and re-entering school) Career Exploration and Planning Track 2 day track (helps with reputable technical school selection) Entrepreneurship Track (B2B) 2 day track (pursuing your own small business or franchising)

Exemptions / Waivers All transitioning Service members are required to complete the preseparation counseling and attend the VA Benefits Briefings. No one is exempt from attending these mandatory components of TAP However, there are a few exemptions for participation in the Department of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW) This is not a recommended option Even if a member is exempt they still must produce the deliverables (CRSs) during Capstone in order to be “Career Ready”

Exemptions / Waivers, cont’d
Exemptions include: Retiring after 20 or more years of active federal service in the military departments Provide documented evidence of civilian employment Provide documented acceptance into an accredited career technical training, undergraduate, or graduate degree program Recovering service members who are separating, retiring, or being released from active duty, who are enrolled in the Education and Employment Initiative, or similar transition program designed to secure employment, higher education, or career technical training post-separation

Exemptions / Waivers, cont’d
Exemptions include: Have specialized skills which, due to unavoidable circumstances, are needed to support a unit on orders scheduled to deploy within 60 days The first commander in the service member’s chain of command with proper authority pursuant to Chapter 47 of Title 10, United States Code (also known as and referred to the “Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)” must certify on the ITP and the DD Form 2648 any such request for exemption from TAP. A make-up plan must accompany the postponement certification Reserve Component service members who have previously participated in the DOLEW

Electronic Signatures
Explain your process for obtaining the electronic signature from the service member Ensure member is scheduled for the five day TAP workshop Schedule member for Capstone (90 to 120 days prior to DOS) and any additional workshops they may be interested in For any additional information regarding TAP, see an A&FRC staff member

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