Didn’t get BAH since bootcamp... anyone else have this problem?

I joined the military with a dependent, but I didn’t receive BAH at all since bootcamp. I went to bootcamp in Sept 2023, and up until Aug 2024, no BAH payments have come through. I’ve submitted all the required docs, but still nothing. Has anyone else experienced this?

Yeah, I had the same issue. BAH backpay can take forever sometimes. Did you try reaching out to your command?

Dexter said:
Yeah, I had the same issue. BAH backpay can take forever sometimes. Did you try reaching out to your command?

Yeah, I talked to them, submitted everything they asked for. Still waiting though…

Dexter said:
Yeah, I had the same issue. BAH backpay can take forever sometimes. Did you try reaching out to your command?

If you’ve submitted the docs, it’s just a waiting game. They’re pretty slow sometimes.

@Darcy
Guess I’ll have to be patient. Thanks!

Did you apply for BAH right when you got to bootcamp? I think that can affect your backpay timing.

Teal said:
Did you apply for BAH right when you got to bootcamp? I think that can affect your backpay timing.

Yeah, applied back then, but no payments so far.

Teal said:
Did you apply for BAH right when you got to bootcamp? I think that can affect your backpay timing.

Might be worth checking if all the paperwork was processed. Sometimes it’s just one missing doc holding things up.

@Toryn
I’ll double-check with them. Thanks for the tip!

If you’re struggling financially, you might want to request mast to bring it up directly to your commander.

Kellen said:
If you’re struggling financially, you might want to request mast to bring it up directly to your commander.

Didn’t think of that. Might go that route if this drags on.

BAH usually kicks in quicker for people with dependents, weird that it’s taking this long.

Amari said:
BAH usually kicks in quicker for people with dependents, weird that it’s taking this long.

Yeah, my colleagues with dependents got it right away. It’s so frustrating.

Amari said:
BAH usually kicks in quicker for people with dependents, weird that it’s taking this long.

Did you try going through a finance officer instead of command?

Vail said:

Amari said:
BAH usually kicks in quicker for people with dependents, weird that it’s taking this long.

Did you try going through a finance officer instead of command?

No, I only went through command so far. Might try finance. Thanks!

I’d give it till the end of the month, then follow up if you don’t hear anything.

Tobin said:
I’d give it till the end of the month, then follow up if you don’t hear anything.

Sounds like a plan. Thanks for the advice!