Tax-Free Military Retirement Pay In These States
More than half of US states now exempt military retirement pay from state taxes. Discover which states offer tax-free retirement pay.
Military & Veteran Benefits
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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VA Enrollment May Become Automatic for Transitioning Veterans
On January 20th, 2022, the House of Representatives passed The Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition Act. Also known as the EVEST Act, H.R. 4673 would make enrollment into the VA system automatic for transitioning service members. Learn more.
TSP Changes and Limit Updates for 2023
For 2022, the IRS annual limit for regular TSP contributions is $20,500. In 2021, it was $19,500. This limit is important because if you are covered by FERS, FERS-RAE, or FERS-FRAE, you will lose Agency Matching TSP contributions after you hit that limit. Learn more.
TRICARE Covers Doulas, Lactation Consultants, and Lactation Counselors
TRICARE began covering labor doulas, lactation consultants, and lactation counselors on January 1, 2022, as long as certain conditions are met. Learn more.
The FY2022 NDAA Brings 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
The FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act to Provide More Parental Leave The FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act is close to being passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Biden. The NDAA is what authorizes the funding levels as well as changing or adding benefits to help make sure the military has the… Read more »
New Legislation Impacting the Veteran Community
Find out how the recent legislation impacts the veteran community regarding maternity care, military health careers, and prejudice at the VA.
Military Benefit Changes for 2022
Military Benefit Changes for 2022 These are the changes that have been announced so far. Please keep checking back, as we will continue updating new changes to your military benefits for 2022. >> Looking for the latest info on military benefits? Go here for Military Benefits Changes and Updates for 2023 TRICARE Updates… Read more »
TRICARE Pharmacy Network: Walmart & Sam’s Club Out
As of 15 December 2021, Walmart and Sam’s Club will no longer take TRICARE. But there are still many options for getting your prescriptions. Find out where.
VA Expands Housing Grants for Disabled Veterans
In a recently released entry into the Federal Register, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amended the regulations regarding grants for Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Program. The Specially Adapted Housing Program Within this program there are two major sources of assistance: Specially Adapted Housing Grant Special Housing Adaptation Grant The assistance provided by the SAH… Read more »
VA Extends Deadline for Gulf War Veterans’ Disability Claims
The VA extends disability deadline for Veterans suffering from Gulf War Syndrome. File claims before December 2026!