Your Commissary Could Launch Grocery Delivery
Starting sometime in 2022, DeCA plans to launch commissary grocery delivery to bring the savings benefits to more eligible patrons.
Military Benefits
The 10 Best PCS Benefits for the Military & Their Families
10 Best PCS Benefits for Members of the Military and Their Families Most military service members and their families will experience at least one PCS during their time in the military. If you haven’t been through a PCS yet, you will. But what benefits can you get that are related to PCSing? Here are 10… Read more »
You Asked, VEP Answers Your Military Benefits Questions
Military Benefits Questions Answered by VEP The Mission of the Veterans Education Project is to address the current issues that student veterans and service members face every day. They do this by reaching out to the veteran community, advocating for veterans with policy makers, and bringing every possible resource into the fight to support our… Read more »
REMOTE Act for GI Bill Extends Student Veteran Protection
Congress passed the REMOTE Act at the end of Dec 2021. This act extended provisions of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 until June 1, 2022. The Student Veteran Protection Act ensured that student veterans would be paid the GI Bill BAH portions in-full, even if the classes were taught remotely. Learn more.
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.
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.
Basic Needs Allowance: What You Need to Know
As a provision of a new law, the Basic Needs Allowance will provide assistance to low-income military members with dependents. Learn 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 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!
Airmen & Guardians Receive PCS Pet Transportation Assistance
Having a dog or a cat for a pet can be the best thing. But having a dog or cat and then getting PCS orders for an OCONUS location can be stressful and expensive! The good news is that Airmen and Guardians can now receive PCS Pet Transportation Assistance. Learn more!