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Miscellaneous Expense Allowance FAQs
May I receive an advance of funds for MEA?
No, your agency must not authorize an advance of funds for MEA.
Are there any restrictions to the types of costs we may cover?
Yes, a MEA cannot be used to reimburse:
(a) Costs or expenses incurred which exceed maximums provided by statute or in this subtitle;
(b) Costs or expenses incurred but which are disallowed elsewhere in this subtitle;
(c) Costs reimbursed under other provisions of law or regulations;
(d) Costs or expenses incurred for reasons of personal taste or preference and not required because of the move;
(e) Losses covered by insurance;
(f) Fines or other penalties imposed upon the employee or members of his/her immediate family;
(g) Judgments, court costs, and similar expenses growing out of civil actions; or
(h) Any other expenses brought about by circumstances, factors, or actions in which the move to a new duty station was not the proximate cause.
Do I have to submit a MEA statement with my claim?
Yes, you must include the following statement in block 18 of DD Form 1351-2.
A. "I certify that I (or "We" if you are claiming family MEA with dependents) have discontinued my (or "our" if you are claiming family MEA) residence at the old PDS and have established a residence at the new PDS."
B. Include the dollar amount being claimed in block 18 of the DD form 1351-2.