ENROLL BY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST TO RECEIVE YOUR CHECK FOR THE HOLIDAY!
All active DEA union members who have paid up to $1,320 or $1,700 in qualifying expenses in the year 2026. Qualifying expenses include union dues, clothing and footwear, specialty equipment, cleaning of uniforms, and other qualified business expense incurred while being a uniformed employee of the NYPD.
Eligible members who have less than 15 years of service will receive a check in the amount of $1,320. Eligible members who have over 15 years of service as of November 1, 2026, will receive a check for $1,700.
Click here to view a short demonstration video on the form submission process.
Members who submit the form before Tuesday, December 1st will qualify to receive their check before the holiday.
Checks for submissions after December 1st will be distributed in 2027.
If you do not submit your Uniform Allowance Benefit form, you will not receive your Uniform Allowance Benefit.
If you still have questions after reviewing the FAQ section, please contact us using the following Quick Contact Form and someone from the Uniform Allowance Team will respond within one business day.
ENROLL BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST TO RECEIVE YOUR CHECK FOR THE HOLIDAY!
To receive the tax-free uniform allowance check, Detectives must log onto the DEA website and complete an electronic form, which can be digitally signed and submitted to the DEA. The DEA will maintain a database of all the completed forms.
Forms must be completed online and received at the DEA no later than Monday, December 1, 2025. The Uniform Allowance checks will be mailed to your residence of record with the DEA in mid-December when the uniform check has historically been paid.
If you still have questions after reviewing the FAQ section, please contact us using the following Quick Contact Form and someone from the Uniform Allowance Team will respond within one business day.
All active DEA union members who have paid up to $1,320 or $1,700 in qualifying expenses in the year 2025. Qualifying expenses include union dues, clothing and footwear, specialty equipment, cleaning of uniforms, and other qualified business expense incurred while being a uniformed employee of the NYPD.
Eligible members who have less than 15 years of service will receive a check in the amount of $1,320. Eligible members who have over 15 years of service as of November 1, 2025, will receive a check for $1,700.
Click here to view a short demonstration video on the form submission process.
Members who submit the form before Monday, December 1st will qualify for the first check run date of Monday, December 15, 2025.
Checks for submissions after December 1st will be distributed in 2026.
If you do not submit your Uniform Allowance Benefit form, you will not receive your Uniform Allowance Benefit.
If you still have questions after reviewing the FAQ section, please contact us using the following Quick Contact Form and someone from the Uniform Allowance Team will respond within one business day.
This is a new feature that is currently being updated. Your dependents and beneficiaries are on file at the DEA Health Benefits Office. If you are unsure and would like to confirm any information, please contact Health Benefits at 212-587-9120.
This is a new feature that is currently being updated. Your dependents and beneficiaries are on file at the DEA Health Benefits Office. If you are unsure and would like to confirm any information, please contact Health Benefits at 212-587-9120.
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