Decade old Mil Star Debt

[ElleMAC]

I realize that this post is old, but I’m currently experiencing a similar issue. I got out of the Navy in 2012. Yet, in 2021 milstar is stating that I owe over 8 grand, and that my debt is still accruing from interest. I recently submitted the paperwork to receive a missing portion of my economic impact payment which was for my children. They garnished my entire return, so I called them. I stated that this debt was 9 years old. In response, the collector I was speaking with stated that the age of my debt didn’t matter as government debts do not expire and have no statute of limitations. I am at a loss and do not know how to proceed. Any help would be appreciated.

[ElleMAC]

I got out of the Navy in 2012. Yet, in 2021 milstar is stating that I owe over 8 grand, and that my debt is still accruing from interest. I recently submitted the paperwork to receive a missing portion of my economic impact payment which was for my children. They garnished my entire return, so I called them. I stated that this debt was 9 years old. In response, the collector I was speaking with stated that the age of my debt didn’t matter as government debts do not expire and have no statute of limitations. I am at a loss and do not know how to proceed. Any help would be appreciated.

[centex]

Government debt is not consumer debt.  As such, there ARE different rules which apply, including HOW they may collect and for how long.  You need to get in touch with them to figure out some manner of resolution.  It won't just go away on its own. 

 

If there is truly an economic hardship created, then enlist the aid of your congress-critter...it is one of the things their staffers are there to try and help cut through. 

[PotO]

I got out of the Navy in 2012. Yet, in 2021 milstar is stating that I owe over 8 grand, and that my debt is still accruing from interest. I recently submitted the paperwork to receive a missing portion of my economic impact payment which was for my children. They garnished my entire return, so I called them. I stated that this debt was 9 years old. In response, the collector I was speaking with stated that the age of my debt didn’t matter as government debts do not expire and have no statute of limitations. I am at a loss and do not know how to proceed. Any help would be appreciated.

Unfortunately, debt to AAFES never dies. Yes, there comes a point where they can no longer sue you, but then hey really don't need to sue you when they can take virtually any federal benefit you are entitled to -- even those ordinarily exempt from attachment.

Unless included in bankruptcy, MilStar will be after you like a rabid dog until the end of your days. The best thing you could do is make arrangements to pay them by setting up a payment plan or, if possible, just pay them off.

As [mention]centex [/mention]stated, contacting your congresscritter for assistance in dealing with them may help.

They always say that AAFES / NavEx s always there when you need them. Well, they sure as hell are always there when you don't need them and definitely don't want them, also.


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