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AT THE FOREFRONT

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (Cont’d)

Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children?

A: BNA may affect your eligibility for those programs. Before applying, service members should
consider meeting with a personal financial manager or counselor to find out which benefits they
may qualify for and determine how BNA may impact eligibility for those programs.

Q: Must I recertify?

A: Service members receiving BNA must reapply each year or when other factors trigger a
recertification, such as a change in household size, a PCS to or from Alaska or Hawaii, or an
increase in gross household income.

Q: Is this mandatory?

A: BNA is optional and service members may choose not to apply. You may also decline the
allowance if you are notified that you have been certified for approval.

Service contact information

• Navy - https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/References/Pay-Benefits/N130C/
• Marine Corps - https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/webcenter/portal/MPO/pages_compensation
• .af.mil/USAFCommunitAir Force - Use myFSS: https://myfss.usy/s/knowledge-
detail?pid=kA08300000001NrCAI
• Airmen and Guardians may still contact the Total Force Service Center at 210-565-0102 or
via myFSS and select “Ask A Question” from the top menu
bar: https://myfss.us.af.mil/USAFCommunity/s/.
• For BNA questions, select “Compensation” from the “What program does your question
pertain to” and use “BNA” in the subject of the question.
• Coast Guard - Contact the Division of Military Compensation at Compensation@USCG.mil
• Army – https://www.financialfrontline.org/service-providers

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