I am providing a copy of an ALCOAST found linked on Vince Patton’s Facebook page (Thanks Vince).
ALCOAST 013/19 – JAN 2019 UPDATE TO EXPANDED CGMA LOAN LIMITS AND PROCESS
U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 01/18/2019 05:14 PM EST
R 181702 JAN 19
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-1//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N07220//
ALCOAST 013/19
COMDTNOTE 7220
SUBJ: UPDATE TO EXPANDED CGMA LOAN LIMITS AND PROCESS
A. ALCOAST 434/18 COAST GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE (CGMA) AVAILABILITY DURING THE LAPSE
IN DHS APPROPRIATIONS
B. ALCOAST 012/19 EXPANDED LIMITS TO CGMA LOANS DURING LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS
1. This notice announces a further increase to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) interest
free loans. As donations continue to pour in to CGMA, we will continue to evaluate the maximum
amount that a member may borrow. There is no limit to the number of loans that a member may
request from CGMA; only a total loan ceiling.
2. Updated total limit for CGMA lapse assistance interest-free loans:
a. Up to $1500 for personnel with dependents;
b. Up to $1000 for personnel without dependents;
c. An unchanged condition is that if individual circumstances dictate, any person may apply
for funds in excess of the established limits (a-b above). They must personally visit a local
CGMA representative to complete the full application process.
3. Procedures: Procedures for both requesting a loan and recoupment remain the same.
4. Current lapse in appropriations information can be found at: http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/budget,
this site contains authoritative documents, Frequently Asked Questions, an interactive mailbox,
a Resources Guide, a helpline, and other useful information. As always, CG SUPRT is available to
help (1-855-CG SUPRT (247-8778)) https://www.cgsuprt.com/.
5. For more information on how to receive assistance, please see your local CGMA representatives.
6. RDML Matthew Sibley, Acting Assistant Commandant for Human Resources, sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.
Another update on dealing with the shutdown. http://allhands.coastguard.dodlive.mil/2019/01/18/workforce-resource-updates/
In case you missed it. http://allhands.coastguard.dodlive.mil/2019/01/27/update-from-the-vice-commandant-2/
Looks like they expect to have pay caught up Jan 31.