AUSA Led the Way – Past Successes
- Prevention of new co-pays and fees for under 65 TRICARE beneficiaries
- Elimination of the SBP – Social Security offset
- Approval of concurrent receipt
- Waiver of the Medicare Part B penalties for military Retired Soldiers(part of the Medicare legislation)
- TRICARE for Life for over 65 Retired Soldiers and the Pharmacy Benefit for all beneficiaries
- Reduction of the Catastrophic cap from $7500 to $3000
- Elimination of financial penalties for federally employed Retired Soldiers
- Full funding of TRICARE/Pharmacy Programs for all beneficiaries
Welcome Home! - A Nation Honors our Vietnam Veterans and their Families
on the National Mall in Washington D.C., 11-13 May
Together, with your help, we will inspire Americans to gather, embrace the vital responsibility of honoring our Vietnam veterans and their enduring legacy, and welcome them home!
For more information please visit: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/
Agenda link: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/welcomehome/
Retirees to Get a Second Chance to Enroll In or Opt Out of the Survivor Benefit Plan
Military retirees who opted out of a valuable survivor’s benefit when they left active duty will get a rare second chance to enroll thanks to a new rule in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. The same measure allows currently enrolled users to leave the program.
Resources for Retired Soldiers & Veterans
Retired Soldier Newsletter Archive
View Archive of Retired Soldier Newsletters
Retirement Planning Guide
AUSA wants to help you and your Family through what can be a challenging and even stressful time as you prepare for retirement. You owe it to yourself and to your family to be as well prepared as possible to enjoy the retirement you have earned.
MyArmyBenefits is the official army benefits website. Forecast your retirement benefits. Calculate estimates of your survivor and survivor education benefits.
The Veteran Staffing Network provides technical assistance and comprehensive support to address the needs of our military service members. VSN builds a bridge between veterans and employers, providing the support that each individual needs in order to succeed.