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DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT FEDERAL OPEN SEASON FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 281905Z OCT 24 MID180000017871U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 222/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT FEDERAL OPEN SEASON FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL// REF/A/DOC/SECDEF/22MAR23// REF/B/DOC/POTUS/09JUN23// REF/C/DOC/SECDEF/03AUG23// NARR/REF A IS THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM, STRENGTHENING OUR SUPPORT TO SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. REF B IS EXECUTIVE ORDER 14100, EXECUTIVE ORDER ON ADVANCING ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR MILITARY AND VETERAN SPOUSES, CAREGIVERS, AND SURVIVORS. REF C IS THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM, AVAILABILITY OF DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS. RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces eligible Sailors may enroll or re- enroll in a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) during federal open season from 11 November - 9 December 2024, in line with references (a) through (c). The DCFSA is a pre-tax account used to pay for eligible dependent care services, such as preschool, day camp, before or after-school programs, and child or adult daycare. Contributions are directly deposited from pay into a DCFSA before taxes are deducted, which reduces a member's taxable income. 2. Eligibility. Active Component (AC) Service Members, to include Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR) Sailors, and Reserve Component on Title 10 or Title 32 orders are eligible for enrollment in DCFSAs. Additionally, AC and TAR Sailors may use DCFSAs for dependent care expenses that allow Sailors and, if married, spouses to work, look for work, or attend school full-time. For complete eligibility information, see https://finred.usalearning.gov/Benefits/DCFSA. 3. Enrollment: a. Eligible Sailors may enroll in a DCFSA for the 2025 plan during the federal open season from mid-November through mid- December 2024. Enrollment will be processed by the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program at https://www.fsafeds.gov/explore/usmdcfsa. A DCFSA enables participants to contribute $100-$5,000 per household per year in pre-tax income to pay for dependent care expenses ($2,500 if married and filing separate tax returns). A DCFSA operates on a calendar year basis, starting 1 January and ending 31 December. b. Eligible Sailors may also enroll at any time in a DCFSA following a qualifying life event such as the birth or adoption of a child, a divorce, or a permanent change of station. c. Upon enrollment, the specified amount of funds will be withheld from the Sailor's biweekly paycheck beginning the 15th of the month for the effective year of eligibility (e.g., 15 January 2025) and deposited into their DCFSA. d. Funds are available in the Sailor's DCFSA after each pay period. Funds can be withdrawn to directly pay dependent care providers or to reimburse dependent care expenses paid out of pocket. For the procedures to file a claim, see https://finred.usalearning.gov/assets/downloads/FINRED-DCFSAClaims101-G.pdf. e. Contributions should be carefully planned not to exceed the total amount of qualified expenses anticipated to be incurred during the year. f. There is a grace period through 15 March following the plan year (e.g., 15 March 2026 for those that enrolled for the 2025 plan year) to incur expenses. All claims must be submitted by 30 April following the plan year. g. Unclaimed contributions will be forfeited after 30 April following the plan year (e.g., 30 April 2026 for those enrolled in the 2025 federal plan year). h. Re-enrollment. Eligible Sailors must re-enroll each year during the Federal Open Season to continue participation. A Sailor's participation will NOT automatically carry over from year to year. 4. Things to consider before you enroll in DCFSA: a. Review your family's budget and cash flow. Enrolling in a DCFSA will impact your take-home pay. b. Understand your tax benefits. Free tax software and one-on- one help from military tax experts are available to Service Members and their families. 5. DCFSA resources. Free assistance is available to help Sailors make the right decision, provide enrollment information, and understand how the DCFSA affects both their family's financial budget and tax situation. a. Office of Financial Readiness DCFSA webpage: https://finred.usalearning.gov/Benefits/DCFSA. b. Military OneSource: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/dependent-fsa/. c. FSAFEDS: https://www.fsafeds.gov/explore/usmdcfsa . d. Local Command Financial Specialists and Fleet and Family Support Center Personal Financial Managers. e. Tax consultation from MilTax via Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/taxes/miltax-military-tax-services/. 6. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// -
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FISCAL YEAR 2025 UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT MASTERS PROGRAM
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// ROUTINE R 281903Z OCT 24 MID180000017868U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 221/24 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/OCT// SUBJ/FISCAL YEAR 2025 UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT MASTERS PROGRAM// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces application procedures for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) masters program. The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is seeking applications from motivated, academically, and professionally qualified Unrestricted Line Officers for the FY25 LEAD masters program. Selected officers will serve as both company officers and role models for our future naval officers. The USNA company officer masters program is a unique opportunity for junior officers to participate in a 36-month graduate education and leadership experience. The program combines a fully-funded masters degree in leadership education and development from the Naval Postgraduate School with a required 2-year follow-on commitment as a company officer at USNA in Annapolis, MD. 2. Additional information can be found on the USNA website at https://www.usna.edu/LEAD/Lead-Masters-Program/index.php. 3. Community specific eligible Year Groups (YG) and additional eligibility requirements follow: a. Surface Warfare: (1) Eligible YG: YG 21 surface warfare qualified officers who have demonstrated superior performance at sea, have screened for Department Head (DH) afloat, and who have the career timing to support a 36-month shore duty assignment prior to their 7.5-year mark of commissioned service. Select YG 19 surface warfare officers may be eligible depending on career timing and current shore duty assignment. Nuclear trained officers are also eligible however, due to the specific nature of their career timing, it is understood that they will rotate earlier than 36 months for DH school timing. All YG 20 and 21 officers should contact their respective Surface Warfare Officer Assignment Division (PERS-41) junior officer detailer to determine their timeline to DH School. (2) Eligible officers will compete for USNA LEAD nominations via the PERS-41 Talent Management Board (TMB). PERS-41 junior officer detailers will assist the nominated officers with their online nomination package submission. All TMB details will be announced via separate correspondence and support the timeline defined in this NAVADMIN. (3) A DH retention bonus contract must be submitted immediately upon selection for the LEAD Program. DH school attendance and the successful completion of two DH tours as defined by PERS-41 is required following the completion of USNA assignment. b. Submarine: (1) Eligible YG: YG 20 and 21. (2) Submarine and Nuclear Officer Distribution Division (PERS-42) will review all applications and recommend for selection top performing officers who can meet Submarine Officers Advanced Course (SOAC) gate at 7.5 years of commissioned service. SOAC attendance and completion of a DH tour is required following completion of USNA assignment. (3) Eligible officers will compete for nominations via the PERS-42 TMB. Application materials required for the TMB are those listed in this NAVADMIN. (4) A nuclear officer bonus contract must be submitted immediately upon acceptance into the LEAD program. SOAC attendance and the successful completion of a DH tour as defined by PERS-42 is required following the completion of USNA LEAD assignment. c. Aviation: (1) Eligible YG: Officers eligible for first shore tour. (2) Eligible officers will compete for USNA LEAD nominations via USNA-run TMB. Primary criteria utilized for selection will be past performance, qualifications, career timing, and community needs. Interested officers should contact their respective Aviation Officer Distribution Division (PERS-43) detailer for assistance with nomination package submission. d. Special Warfare: (1) Eligible YG: No restriction. (2) Prospective applicants must be screened by the DH board and education panel and have signed the naval special warfare officer continuation pay contract. Applicants meeting these criteria will compete for SEAL/SWCC Officer Assignments and Placement Division (PERS-415) nominations based on their performance, academic qualifications, and suitability for the program. e. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD): (1) Eligible YG: YG 17-19. (2) Prospective applicants must have completed an EOD company commander tour, be administratively board screened for EOD DH, and signed the EOD warfare officer retention bonus contract. Applicants meeting these criteria will compete for EOD Officer Assignment and Placement Division (PERS-416) nominations based on their performance, academic qualifications, and suitability for the program. f. Information Warfare: (1) Eligible YG: No restriction. (2) Prospective applicants will compete for USNA LEAD nominations via the Information Warfare Community Division (PERS-47) TMB. Primary criteria utilized for selection will be past performance, qualifications, career timing, and community needs. Interested officers should contact their respective PERS-47 detailer for assistance with nomination package submission. 4. Interested officers must: a. Complete an application and forward to respective detailer. A sample can be found at https://www.usna.edu/LEAD/Lead-Masters-Program/LEAD- Program-Application.php. The application package must include: (1) Completed application page (PDF fillable version found at the website above). (2) Personal statement that specifically addresses the reason for the application to the LEAD program, how the program fits into your career goals, and your expectations with respect to the program. (3) Biography (following the format provided at the website above). (4) All higher education transcripts. (5) Copy of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores taken within the last 5 years (or statement explaining why you are unable to take the GRE such as deployment or operational commitments). (6) Chain of command endorsement (required). (7) Additional professional and academic letters of recommendation (desired, not required). (8) Copy of performance summary report, officer summary record, and last five fitness reports. b. Communicate intentions to apply for this program to the cognizant detailer to ensure adequate career timing. All applications will be vetted through detailers to verify career timing impact. 5. Any inquiries should be sent to LCDR Michael Watrol, PERS-443, PERS-440_submit.fct@navy.mil 6. Released by VADM Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED// -
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, “Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2–3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live.
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