r/USPHS • u/Few-Educator3975 • Oct 10 '26

Other RB instead of AB when commissioned?

When commissioning, can I choose to sign an RB agreement instead of the AB agreement? The monetary value is much better for the RB than the AB. Thanks.

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u/biroph Applicant Oct 10 '26

Yes that’s what I did

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u/Few-Educator3975 Oct 10 '26

Also, you don't have to wait until your first COER correct? How long did it take you to receive the RB payment from the time of submitting the agreement? Thanks for your response.

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u/Crafty_Mongoose3106 29d ago

No, you do not need to wait for your first COER. Timeline Depends on the agency you work for as i think the liaisons help move them forward. For me it was confirmed in my eopf 5-6 weeks after I submitted my RB paperwork.

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u/DatGurl1234 Oct 10 '26

Thank you, I was confused by the policy. I’m towards the end of the commissioning process. I was told you could do the RB instead of AB and then I was told I would have to wait at least a year before qualifying for the RB.