For more information visit the Clothing Allowance page or Automobile Allowance page.
For prior rate tables on this topic choose one:
Current Rates | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999
For historic rate charts on this topic CLICK on one of the following:
Special Benefit Allowances | Emergency Officers Retirement.
Benefit | Rate | Date Rate Changed | Public Law |
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Automobile Allowance | $11,000 once | 12-16-2003 | PL 108-183 |
Clothing Allowance | $662 per year | 12-01-2006* | PL 109-361 |
Medal of Honor Pension | $1,104 per month | 12-01-2006 | 3.3% COLA |
* The clothing allowance increase, while effective the date of the law, is not payable until the following August 1st. (Example: PL 97-306 effective October 1, 1982, increased the clothing allowance to $327.00. This rate was payable August 1, 1983.)
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