Pertinent legislation is found in 10 USC 12521-12532. Participating Ready Reservists can receive benefit payments that supplement military earnings to compensate for some of the difference between military and civilian income. Losses spanned all pay grades and military occupations. Ready Reserve members are eligible to collect if mobilized for 31 days or more. Orders must specify that members are being recalled involuntarily.
Duty is in support of operational missions or duty is service in support of mobilized forces.
One-half the amount of basic coverage is also available. Benefit payments can be received for up to one year, or a maximum of 12 months during an 18-month period. It is open to members of the Ready Reserve with the exception of reservists who are on active duty. Within 60 days, these new members must exercise one of the options listed above. If new or existing members fail to complete the enrollment process, they will be considered as declining coverage by default.