Can I still receive BAH after having stillborn baby at 31 weeks?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 18:53:56 -0500

Can I still receive Bah after a stillbirth at 31 weeks. I had already moved out of the barracks into an apartment with a 1 year lease.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Dec 12 at 2018 7:38 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:38:04 -0500

I am sorry for your loss.
To answer your question, you aren't really authorized the BAH because you don't have dependents. That being said, you can talk to your chain of command and see about an Exception to Policy Memorandum that will allow you to have single rate BAH because you have gone and gotten a place. They do have the ability to have a memo written that can get your lease broken though too.
I was divorced (predictably so) when I was a young PFC (who has ever heard of that?!). I had a fully furnished apartment and so instead of making me store everything and move into the billets again my command allowed me to stay off post. It helped that I was also a good soldier.
I wish you luck.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Dec 12 at 2018 8:18 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:18:25 -0500

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I wish you well in your recovery.

Regarding BAH, your command may be able to authorize you BAH at the "without dependents" rate. I would definitely inquire.

Response by SPC Benjamin Vaillancourt made Dec 13 at 2018 12:53 PM

SPC Benjamin Vaillancourt — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:53:26 -0500

This will depend on command policy. If E4s are required to live in the barracks, you can get out of your lease with a command letter.