This generation of veterans and servicemembers has access to the best benefits of any era in history. From the VA Home Loan program to the GI Bill, you can save 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.
TRICARE has expanded its hearing aid coverage. Program changes include more options for the eligible children of retired service members. According to a press release on the TRICARE official site, “If you’re a parent, you understand the important role hearing plays in your child’s overall health and well-being.” The expanded insurance option may contribute to… Read more »
The Department of Defense has partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs to facilitate access to military bases and the potential services they offer vets and caregivers. The DoD and the VA have streamlined the rules and procedures for military base access, allowing veterans better access to medical appointments, shopping at commissaries and exchanges, and… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is actively investigating the health effects of exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of manufactured chemicals used in numerous products, including those used by the military to fight fires. In the fall of 2024, the VA began an assessment “to determine if there is a relationship… Read more »
Medical care options in the Department of Veterans Affairs system include telehealth. According to the VA official site, “Telehealth connects you with your VA care teams and specialists, no matter the distance” and provides services including: Real-time, interactive video visits In-home and mobile health remote monitoring Devices that gather and store health data Telemedicine is… Read more »
TRICARE has announced open season for 2024. According to the TRICARE official site, open season is your opportunity to make changes to your health plan for the coming year without a qualifying life event or QLE. In 2025, new TRICARE regional contracts in the U.S. will affect TRICARE beneficiaries there, so participating in this open… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers disability pay to qualifying vets with service-connected disabilities. Servicemembers typically submit a claim for service-connected disabilities before retiring or separating from military service or after they have left the military. You may be entitled to VA compensation if you have a current illness or injury you incurred due to… Read more »
From November 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025, those serving on active duty and their family members, members of the National Guard, and those in the Reserve will pay less for TRICARE Dental Program premiums. The TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) is a voluntary option administered by United Concordia. The new rates affect overseas and stateside… Read more »
Have you recently been notified of a VA disability rating? If you haven’t explored your options as a disabled veteran, you’ll find numerous federal government resources to help you find a job, adapt a home, start a business, or even get hiring preferences at state and federal agencies. Learn more.
There are many employment resources for disabled veterans. If you are transitioning out of the military, or have already done so but need to expand your resource list, it’s important to take stock of your situation. As part of the transition to civilian employment after a military career, some veterans turn directly to USAJobs, the… Read more »
Every fall, there is a window of eligibility for TRICARE enrollees to start or change plans without a “qualifying life event.” This is called the TRICARE Open Season, which begins on November 11, 2024. It coincides with similar windows of opportunity under FEDVIP for federal benefits and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account open seasons. Fall… Read more »