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Retiree & Veteran News

News Brief (06/24/2008)

VA Offers Home-Loan Help

Prescription Formulary Becomes Available Electronically

Bill Would Help ‘Gray Area' Retirees

Bill Introduced to the House Would Provide a One-Time Tax Credit to Veterans

Warrior Internship Network Established to Assist Wounded Warriors Find Civilian Jobs

Locations with Greatest Need Receive Additional Mental Health Care Providers

Red Tape Effects Insurance Coverage for Service Members with PTSD

Maryland Veterans Bill Prevents Veterans from Falling Through the Cracks

Psychologist's E-Mail about PTSD Draws Attention of the Court

New National Intrepid Center of Excellence in Maryland

TRICARE Beneficiaries Receive Greater Access to Cancer Prevention and Clinical Trials

Donate a Free Mammogram at the Breast Cancer Site by Clicking a Button

Security Breech Reveals Sensitive Walter Reed Patient Information

Chase Offers Cash Back to Military Service Members Buying or Selling a Home

News Brief (06/02/2008)

TRICARE for Life Families Left Out of Preventive Care Plan

Veteran's Affair's Announce Two New Panels to Address Suicide

Minnesota Reduces Property Taxes for Veterans

Expiration Dates for Veterans' Benefits

Complicated Veteran's Affair's Disability Compensation System Slows Process

DeCA Commissaries Recall Ground Beef

DOD Makes Military ID Cards More Secure

Navy Credit Union Expands its Membership to All Branches of the Military

Administration Opposes Bill’s Retiree-Pay Provision

Bank Card Use Rises at Exchanges

Senators Successfully Press to Provide Voting Assistance to Eligible Veterans

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities

New Federal Recovery Coordinator Program Office Supports Severely Injured

Spanish Language Debut on TRICARE

On-Line Course Offers TRICARE Information to Reserves

$100 Million Owed to TRICARE from Philippine Corporation for Fraud Conviction

The Department of Veteran's Affairs Calls on Combat Veterans

DeCA Website Offers Online Healthy Living Habits for Retirees

News Brief (05/13/2008)

Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee Rejects TRICARE Fee Increases

Immediate Action Needed to Stop Medicare/TRICARE Physician Fee Cuts

DC Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses Vietnam Blue Water Case

SecDef: PTSD May Warrant Purple Heart

TRICARE Increases Access to O’seas Urgent Care

AUSA Supports the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act

VA To Contact Vets, Offer Info on Benefits

Shoplifting at Exchanges Rises

Veterans’ Benefits Boost Approved by House VA Committee

May is Designated Military Appreciation Month

Army Reserve Celebrates 100 Years of Service

The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Expands CRSC Eligibility

Bill Introduced to Establish Partnerships to Assist Underserved Veterans

House Veterans' Affairs Health Subcommittee Hearing on Programs Treating PTSD

Legislation Introduced for Construction and Repair of VA Medical Facilities

House Panels Champion Veterans' Bills

Winners of The Commander In Chief's Annual Award For Installation Excellence

New Autism Demonstration Expands Opportunities for ABA Providers

Autism Survey for Army Families

Fraud Costs TRICARE Over $100 Million

CBO: Health-Care Funding, Expenses To Skyrocket

DFAS Reviews Retirees' Accounts for ‘Paid-Up' SBP

Some Retirees May Be Due Retroactive Payment

News Brief (04/29/2008)

Commissaries Offer Guard, Reserve Sales

Branson Women Veterans Week

Retiree SBP Accounts Being Reviewed

Vacations for Vets Program

Senate Passes the Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007

House Roundtable on Survivor Issues

Express Scripts -Pharmacy Meeting

News Brief (04/11/2008)

TRICARE is “Hooking Up” Beneficiaries and Providers

Confusion Over Provisions Related to Disability Benefits in 2008 NDAA

AER Doubles Aid to Meet Rising Needs

TRICARE Educational Briefings for National Guard and Reserve Members

Military Retirees Encouraged to Review Retiree Account Statements

Kentucky Updates Veterans Affairs Website

Military Working Dogs Available for Adoption

Guitars for Vets Program

AAFES Radio Network

News Brief (04/08/2008)

Combat-Related Compensation Changes

Summit on Women Veterans Issues

Commissaries Highlight Food Safety

New Benefits Handbook Available

TRICARE Continues Cancer Trials

VA Gets Acting Secretary for Benefits

DoD Publishes Proposed Rule on TRICARE (Relationship Between the TRICARE Program and Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans)

VA's New "Travel Nurse Program" Hits the Road March 11, 2008

News Brief (03/26/2008)

Commissary Comes to Fort Worth, TX

Commissary Announces Beef Bacon Recall

Veterans Group Greets Troops

VA Opening 14 New Outpatient Clinics This Year

VA Announces Deployment Of Mobile Pharmacies

VA Announces Enlargement Of Dental Care Eligibility For Recently Discharged Veterans

VA Addresses Nurse Shortage

News Brief (03/17/2008)

VA Expansion Comes a Year Early to Help Combat Vets

Humana Military Healthcare Services and Shepherd Center Partnership

Veterans Affairs Grant and Per Diem Program Helps Homeless Vets

Transitional Medical Benefits Available for Separating Servicemembers

TRICARE Clarifies Shingles Vaccine Benefit

Five Years of VA Health Care for Combat Veterans

TRICARE Uniform Formulary Update Announced

News Brief (03/10/2008)

Certain Payments to Disabled Veterans Ruled Tax-Free

Family and Medical Leave Act Extended for Military Families

New Bill Seeks to Increase Cost of Living Benefit for Veterans

VA Changes Policy on PTSD Diagnosis

New Research Details Suicide Rates among Veterans

2008 National Summit on Women Veterans' Issues

ACAP 'Express' Launched

Walter Reed's Warrior Clinic Officially Opens

DoD Healthcare Conference Highlights Benefits of IT

Economic Stimulus Package Information Available

IRS Warns of Advance Payment Scams

AAFES Rewards Students Who "Make the Grade"

Recall of Icy Hot Products

News Brief (03/03/2008)

VA Panel To Address Rural Health Issues

VA Has Added 20 New Vet Centers

More Drugs Moved Into Third Tier $22 Co-Pay

Free File Federal Taxes Online

GAO: Privatize Medical Jobs Carefully

Army, VA Sign Mutual Support Agreement

News Brief (02/26/2008)

Scholarships Offered

GAO: Privatize Medical Jobs Carefully

IRS Warns of Advance Payment Scams

Postal Service Makes It Easier and Cheaper to Send Care Packages

Stimulus Package Will Include Disabled Veterans

Military Widows Press for End to DIC/SBP Offset

Senate Committee Hears Testimony about VA Benefits

Senators Call for Stronger Suicide Prevention Programs in Defense Department

Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act Legislation Introduced

Fiscal Year 2009 Department Of Defense Budget Released

VA Requests $94 Billion for Veterans in FY '09 Budget

VA Increases Travel Reimbursement for Eligible Veterans

Grief Professionals Turn Attention to Military Families

Army Plans to Extend Outreach to Military Survivors

Highlights from the 2008 Military Health System Conference

Universities Design Programs for Veterans

State Education Benefits for Veterans

Veterans' Benefit Expiration Dates

Assistance for Military Homeowners

Tax Tips for Military Families

Law Protects Military Families against Predatory Lending

Consumers Have Expanded Options to Protect their Credit

US Army EFMP Respite Care Program Launches Newsletter

Group Offers Holistic Treatments to Returning Veterans and Families

Foundations Provide Emergency Assistance to Troops and Families

A Cup of Comfort for Military Families

Army, VA Sign Mutual Support Agreement

News Brief (02/15/2008)

Stimulus Package Will Include Disabled Veterans

Military Widows Press for End to DIC/SBP Offset

Senate Committee Hears Testimony about VA Benefits

Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act Legislation Introduced

VA Increases Travel Reimbursement for Eligible Veterans

Highlights from the 2008 Military Health System Conference

Veterans' Benefit Expiration Dates

Correction: TRICARE Retiree Dental Program

Universities Design Programs for Veterans

State Education Benefits for Veterans

News Brief (02/15/2008)

Bill Would Allow Prosecution of All Grave Defilers

Proposed Legislation Would Forgive VA Debt of Those KIA

VA Press Release: FY ‘09 VA Budget Request

News Brief (02/05/2008)

AUSA + 1st Session, 110th Congress = Some Good News, But...

FY08 NDAA Provision Requires Roles and Mission Review

Commission on the National Guard and Reserve Releases Report

News Brief (01/31/2008)

Conference Addresses Military Health Care

2008 Defense Authorization Bill Now Law

New Law Gives Disabled Veterans More Home Grants

Valentines for Veterans Programs Launches its 2008 Campaign

TRICARE for Life "Explanation of Benefits" Goes Digital

TRICARE Now Covers "Lap-Band" Surgery

TRICARE Retiree Dental Program Offers Consumer Toolkit

Veterans' Disability Benefits Topic at Senate Hearing

Space A Travel Changes Announced

VA Looking To Create Support Committees at Its New Cemeteries

News Brief (01/23/2008)

American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial Makes Final Push

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Looking For Honorees-

VA Wait Times Scrutinized by House

Bill to Aid Wounded Veterans Becomes Law

Senate Focuses on Vets Employment Rights

TRICARE Behavioral Health Care Access Made Simpler for Prime Beneficiaries

VA Benefits for Elderly and Disabled Veterans

New Vendors Added to Exchange Online Store

TV Show Seeks Ex-Military Participants

Scholarships for Military Children Application Deadline is February 20

TRICARE Goes Digital

Protecting Your Social Security Number

New TRICARE Advocacy Program

TRICARE to Cover Lap-Band Procedure

News Brief (01/02/2008)

Army Reorganization

Dr. James Peake Is Sworn In As New Secretary of the VA

NDAA Does Not Change Paid Up Provisions of SBP

DFAS To Release 2007 Tax Statements

Tricare Fees Won't Rise

VA Funds Caregiver Training

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Delegation to go to Vietnam

AUSA Legislative Newsletter

Legislative News - June 30, 2008

Retiree Appreciation Days

Retirement Appreciation Days (RADs)

Retiree News Feature

Proper Wear of Medals

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