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.
Update 12/26/2024: The President has signed the 2025 into law. As we have noted elsewhere, the House Armed Services Committee says the 2025 NDAA was passed in part thanks to a year-long effort by “the bipartisan Quality of Life panel, which focused on pay and compensation, housing, health care, childcare, and spousal support.” In a… Read more »
Imagine this: You’re a veteran who needs to see a doctor, but the VA hospital is far away. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) was created to help you get appointments with doctors closer to your home. According to the VA official site, “VA provides care to Veterans through community providers… Read more »
In 2024, there were growing reports of concern over food insecurity among military families, and in December of 2024, news stories like the one reported by Colorado Public Radio (CPR) raised additional concerns about the DoD’s ability to properly manage its troops. According to a CPR news story titled, Lima beans and toast: Fort Carson… Read more »
The DoD continues its push to make life easier for military families with bumps in pay and BAH to new healthcare options. Learn more.
Suppose you are a military caregiver or know someone who is. In that case, you know that the role of a military and veteran caregiver often goes unnoticed and underappreciated. A RAND report, commissioned by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and titled America’s Military and Veteran Caregivers: Hidden Heroes Emerging from the Shadows, provides valuable insights into this vital yet often misunderstood group of individuals who continue to support our service members and veterans long after they have left the uniform behind.
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 »