Join COA

Membership in COA means being part of an association of fellow officers in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. It affords professional development and networking opportunities and ensures you have a voice that will be heard.

COA runs on a fiscal year of July 1-June 30. COA does not prorate annual National dues or Life Membership dues.

$120 annual dues for the following groups:

• Active Duty (O3 and below)
• Retired (03 and below)

$200 annual dues for the following groups:

• Active Duty (O4 and above)
• Retired (04 and above)

$65 annual dues for the following groups:

• Other (USPHS Ready Reserve, Associate/Civilian, Former Commissioned Officer, Really Retired/no longer working, and Non-PHS Student)

Local Branch Dues

RMCOA dues are $5 per year, payable via your COA Member Account page.  Be sure to select this during your renewal.

Renew Membership  

Log-in to your Member Account to renew your membership dues.  Please note that COA does not prorate membership dues.   The fiscal year runs from July 1 thru June 30.

Life Membership

When you become a Life Member of COA, you strengthen COA’s ability to advocate for PHS officers. You also make a lifetime investment for yourself and your spouse. Payment for life membership may be made in full or in three installments within one COA fiscal year (July 1-June 30). If you are currently a member of COA, please contact us to set up your Life Membership.