The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that, starting on 1 July 2025, over 3 million Veterans, service members and their spouses will have lower VA life insurance premiums. The premium reductions apply to those with Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI), Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI), and Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI). The lower… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The Department of Defense has finished what it calls a “proactive review” of service members administratively discharged from the military due to their sexual orientation during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era. This policy, in effect from 1994 to 2011, prohibited gay, lesbian, and bisexuals from openly serving in the U.S. military. Over 13,000 service… Read more »