Commissary & Exchange Benefits: What You Need to Know
Service members and their families can save money on groceries and other essentials through commissary and exchange benefits. Discover what you need to know to take advantage of these perks.
Military & Veteran Benefits
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 Basics
Discover the basics of TRICARE health insurance, including coverage options and how to access care. Get the support you need to stay healthy. Read more.
The PACT Act and Your VA Benefits
Learn how the PACT Act impacts your VA benefits and what you need to know to ensure you continue receiving the benefits you deserve. Learn more.
The VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers benefits and services for those who are caregivers serving disabled veterans. There are options for those caring for vets with service-connected medical issues as well as for non-service-connected disabilities. One major VA option for caregivers is the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. This program can help… Read more »
VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC) UPDATED RATES 2026
The Department of Veterans Affairs updated the VA DIC policy regarding claim approvals due to changes required by the PACT Act. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, if the VA previously denied your claim for VA DIC “based on a condition that qualifies under the new law, survivors can now apply to collect benefits… Read more »
Military Aid Societies & Education Benefits
If you need more money to fund your education or that of a dependent or spouse, military aid societies are a resource you should consider. Some only learn about military aid societies when they face financial hardship and need help above and beyond their military pay and allowances. These societies provide such emergency help but… Read more »
VA Healthcare Benefits, Abortion, and Roe V. Wade
UPDATE February 4, 2024: The Pentagon rescinded its reproductive healthcare travel policy enacted in the wake of the Supreme Court decision to end Roe v. Wade. The best advice for those seeking travel to get reproductive healthcare, including abortions, in vitro treatments, and related options, is to contact your primary care provider and your chain… Read more »
Veterans Asbestos Exposure and VA Policy
Learn about the VA’s policy on asbestos exposure and understand your rights as a veteran to compensation.
VA Burial Benefits
Funeral planning is something we all try not to think about until there’s a reason to do so. Veterans and their families have VA burial benefit options they can use including a VA burial allowance that can offset the cost of paying for funeral services when the time comes.
VA Health Benefits for Military Spouses & Dependents
Military spouses and dependents may be eligible for VA health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision care. Learn more.