Fact-check · Oct 19, 2026
“Reimbursement's $500”
TRUE
What the record shows
DoD Marine Corps pilot program reimburses up to $500 for child care provider transportation costs during CONUS PCS moves (up to $1,500 for OCONUS moves). Program runs October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027.
Official DoD and Marine Corps guidance confirms $500 reimbursement limit for continental US PCS moves.
Sources
- PER DIEM, TRAVEL, AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE COMMITTEE
- TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR A DESIGNATED PERSON TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE DURING PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION MOVES > United States Marine Corps Flagship > Messages Display
- MCCS PCS Child Care Costs Pilot Program
- Child Care Provider Travel Cost Reimbursement Pilot ...
- MCCS PCS Child Care Costs Pilot Program
- DoD to Reimburse Transportation Costs of Child Care Providers > Defense Travel Management Office > Article
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