Same sex marriages and BAH?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 16:30:51 -0500

Got a Soldier who just got married. I know we can put them in deers. Do they qualify for BAH also?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2013 5:01 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:01:33 -0500

That is a good question, I don't believe it is authorized yet. I look forward to seeing the comments on this one.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Dec 20 at 2013 5:10 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:10:06 -0500

Yes.

Entitlements such as TRICARE enrollment, basic allowance for housing (BAH) and family separation allowance are retroactive to the date of the Supreme Court’s decision. Any claims to entitlements before that date will not be granted. For those members married after June 26, 2013, entitlements begin at the date of marriage.

http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=16203

Response by Sgt Matthew O'Donnell made Jul 8 at 2014 2:59 PM

Sgt Matthew O'Donnell — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:59:36 -0400

They get BAH. My cousin just married someone in the Navy and they get the same benefits as everyone else that's married.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 5:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:21:38 -0400

I have a Soldier who is currently in a same sex marriage with another Soldier. Both receive BAH, however, both are at the dependent's rate. Finance is telling them that neither of them qualify for full BAH. I can't find anything that specifically states that one of them cannot receive full BAH. Can someone point me in the right direction?