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
Save the Date
The registration link at the cathedral is now open and you and members of your organization may register here: https://tix.cathedral.org/TheatreManager/1/online?performance=42926. When folks register, they will be asked to identify a category of guest. The VIP categories are as follows:
- Vietnam Veterans & their families
- Gold Star & MIA families
- MOH recipients/Returned POWs
- MSO/VSO leaders
- Ceremony Participants (Speakers, readers, clergy, 40 choir members, brass band members, 16-20 ushers, 6-8 check-in assistants, 2 rows for ASL, etc.)
http://www.afa.org/events/celebration-character-courage-vietnam-war-50th
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
Do you know how to retire from the Army? It’s more complicated than you might imagine. Download the Retirement Planning Guide 2023 to help you navigate the retirement maze.
Retired Soldier Handbook 2023
Retired Soldiers have earned many benefits and entitlements through their years of faithful service. View the U.S. Army Retired Soldier Handbook 2023 for more information.
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