This generation of veterans and servicemembers have access to the best benefits of any era in history. From the VA Home Loan program, to the GI Bill you can save you money, enhance your career opportunities and even change your life. Don’t miss out on any of the military and veteran benefits you have earned.
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Is joining a military association the right move for you? There are many to choose from, and there is a variety of options. Some military associations are focused on veterans and family members from specific war eras, others are meant to support disabled vets, and some are meant to encourage a general sense of community… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a program for caregivers of disabled veterans. The VA Caregiver Support Program is described on the VA official sire as a source of “clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. The program’s mission is to promote the health and well-being… Read more »
TRICARE offers prescriptions by mail and home delivery options for qualifying beneficiaries. Thanks to a partnership with Accredo, a national specialty pharmacy, copays for specialty drugs delivered under the TRICARE/Accredo partnership may decrease as options for those receiving the prescriptions may expand. Some 45 thousand people may be affected by the program and its potentially… Read more »
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have introduced a variety of proposals to increase military pay and expand access to childcare. These actions follow the release of a House Armed Services Committee report on April 11, 2024, outlining military pay, housing, child care, and spouse job issues. The committee’s Quality of Life Panel directed the… Read more »
The Defense Department and State Department have partnered to expand job opportunities for military spouses overseas. The two agencies have signed a memorandum of understanding or MOU designed to streamline the employment process for military spouses interested in working remotely as federal employees. Barriers to Military Spouse Job Opportunities? A military spouse who has a… Read more »
The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a veteran who sued the Department of Veterans Affairs over his GI Bill benefits. James Rusdill is a veteran who joined the Army as an enlisted soldier, served three different times, and signed up for both the Montgomery GI Bill as an enlisted member and… Read more »
The Department of Defense Education Activity, also known as DoDEA, announced the start of Universal pre-kindergarten at “most” DoDEA schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The expansion is meant to bring universal Pre-K to all DoD schools stateside and overseas when the final phase-in is completed. The DoDEA official site’s press release notes that while… Read more »
Resources for Disabled Veterans If you or someone you love is a disabled veteran, you have many resources and programs to choose from in a variety of areas for benefits and compensation. In addition to the Department of Veterans Affairs, non-profit and private organizations provide programs and services. Related: Disabled Veteran Benefits Guide Department of… Read more »
The VA Veteran Affairs Servicing Purchase program, also known as VASP, is what the VA calls their “final option” for veterans trying to avoid foreclosure on VA mortgages, another step by the VA to help its borrowers in a time where elevated interest rates, inflation, and other economic issues make it harder to afford a… Read more »
What follows is not tax advice. When in doubt, consult a tax professional. If you are in the United States military and need to apply for a tax extension for filing federal income taxes, you must apply for the extension by April 15. For some military members, tax season is tricky. Challenges with deployments, permanent… Read more »