There are some extra costs you can incur while being deployed. You could be entitled to cover the cost of the below.
What you need to know
It’s no secret that a career in the Armed Forces can carry greater risks than most. That’s why certain insurance policies carry extra premiums for Service people. In certain circumstances, you may be eligible to receive a contribution towards these costs.
It is important that you have read and understood JSP 752 Tri-Service Regulations for Expenses and Allowances (chapter 17, section 4) before proceeding.
The list of employment activities which qualify personnel for this allowance is in JSP 752. Examples of the type of activity which qualifies would be when you are employed on aircrew duties which require you to fly in service aircraft and incur Service flying risks when employed to make parachute descents as part of your normal duties or when you are employed on bomb disposal and/or mine clearance duties.
This benefit comes in the form of a full or partial refund of the extra premiums paid on specific eligible policies for particular Service risks.
This will then be paid with your salary.
What you need to do
If you have taken out PAX insurance then the costs will be calculated automatically by MOD and will be paid direct to Chartis – you don’t need to take any action.
If you have taken out insurance with another insurance provider then you need to complete JPA Form F010 and submit it to your Unit HR Admin.
What you need to know
Council Tax Relief is designed to help cover the cost of Council Tax payments for servicemen and women who are deployed on certain overseas operations and assignments. If you are unsure whether the overseas operation or assignment you are on qualifies for Council Tax Relief, get in touch with your Unit HR Admin or Personnel Office.
It is important that you have read and understood JSP 752 Tri-Service Regulations for Expenses and Allowances (chapter 11, section 3) before proceeding.
Council Tax Relief is available to all regular Service personnel, mobilised Reserves and Full Time Reserve Service (Full or Limited Commitment) personnel who pay or are counted for Council Tax (or rates in Northern Ireland), or Contributions in Lieu of Council Tax for Service Family Accommodation, and are also serving on qualifying operations or assignments.
It is not available to Attachés, Advisers, Embassy or High Commission-based personnel, Loan Service personnel, Sponsored Reserves or personnel on board Royal Navy vessels.
You can claim Council Tax Relief for each day you’re deployed on a qualifying assignment. It comes as a lump sum which is paid via your salary at the end of your period of duty. From 1 May 2021 the daily rate is £3.91.
You won’t be able to claim this benefit if you have arranged a Council Tax or rates discount with your Local Authority because you’re away on operational deployment.
What you need to do
You do not need to take any action, this will be processed automatically by your Unit HR Admin or Personnel Office.
