Soldiers on MEDHOLD 12301 (H) orders no longer eligible for TAMP?

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I was just informed by CBWTU that effective 1 Jul 2010 all of us on MEDHOLD 12301 (H) orders are not elegible for TAMP coverage. It was stated that the "TAMP clock" starts ticking at the end of your regular MOB orders. Does anyone have verification on this?
I asked for a memo, regulation, policy, etc anything to verify it and the only thing they sent me was an e-mail from someone in the WTU chain.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
 
I was told the same thing at CB-WTU AR. Apparently the TAMP clock starts as soon as you come off you regular orders. So the minute you go to MRP-E orders, the clock starts. My CM and Platoon SGT and others are all aware of the problem. However, there does not seem to be a fix.

And like you, they could not provide me with any documentation.
 
I was told the same thing at CB-WTU-AL, in fact, I had to sign a roster stating I had read, understand, and agree to the policies in the WTU P & P booklet. I asked for the reg or DoD policy letter making this change effective and was only shown the memo from AMEDD stating the change and effective date without references to an Army Regulation to which the changes applied. STRANGE. I know, right??? I have formulated a few questions of my own that need answers before I can make my career choices.
1. Show me the Regulation. I was born at night but not last night!
2. I was told that my clock started the day I was in-processed to CB-WTU. Examples were given that if I stayed on for 3 months, I would have 3 months of TAMPs insurance left for myself and family. The other example was that if I were to be in this status, Title 10, Active Duty, coded 12301 H, for upto 9 months, the insurance would be terminated at that time and could purchase the Reserve Component healthcare policy for about $200/month. As a member of the CB-WTU, I was forced to sign a statement of understanding that stated I was not allowed to work (anywhere) while in the CB-WTU under penalty of UCMJ. I understand that but follow me on this. If I am still on this program after 9 months, which it does appear that I will be following C-spine surgery and rehab, my family will be without insurance. I call BS guys.
3. At what point will I be offered medical retirement.

I'm not the smartest kid that ever fell off the truck, but these questions are weighing pretty heavy on me. I'm a good Soldier and pretty much do what I am told but after dedicating 24 years of service, I need to put my family first. I hope this reply sparks some further discussion because it's not right. If I am mistaken or someone along the line has mispoken, please correct me. Thanks.
 
A couple of things jumped out at me regarding your post.

1. Yeah, I have yet to see a reg on the TAMPS timeline.
2. CB-WTU told you that you are subject to UCMJ if you work....anywhere? My CB-WTU says we have to go work (report to) someplace for accountability. Maybe your medical condition does not allow it.
3. If you are not working your normal old job....are you drawing Social Security? Our CB-WTU had a letter specifically for WTU soldiers directed to the SSA.
4. You'll have to go thru the whole process to be offered either a TDRL or PDRL.

Hope some of that helps...
 
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