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
Resources for Retired Soldiers
- U.S. Army Retired Soldier Handbook (2021)
- VA - Service Members Benefits
- VA - Separating/Retiring Benefits
- TRICARE Dental Program Enrollees Receive Annual Maximum Increase (2021)
- TRICARE Revises Telehealth Policy to Respond to COVID-19
- Military Hospital and Clinic Operations: COVID-19 Myths vs. Facts
- TRICARE Catastrophic Cap Refund Update
- Army Emergency Relief (AER) during COVID-19
- Access VA Care from Home (COVID-19)
- TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration (ACD). COVID-19
- 2019-2020 Retirement Planning Guide
- VA - Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors
- VA - Federal Compensation Rates (2021)
- VA - Survivors Pension Rates (2021)
- VA - Welcome Kit
- VA Mission Act
- MyArmyBenefits (Retirement, Survivor Benefits, Deployment, Disability Income)
- Army Retirement Services Officers
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC)
- Defense Finance and Accounting Service
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Human Resources Command - Reserve Component Retirement
- Military Records Request
- National Resource Directory: An Online Partnership for Wounded, Ill, and Injured Servicemembers, Veterans, Their Families, and Those Who Support Them
- Social Security Administration
- Social Security Benefits for Veterans
- Soldier for Life
- TRICARE Regions: TRICARE East / TRICARE West
- TRICARE Benefit Resources (2021)
- TRICARE Costs Sheet (2021)
- TRICARE for Retired Soldiers
- Federal Employees Dental/Vision Program (FEDVIP)
- VA Burials and Memorials
- VA Claims Process
- VA GI Bill
- VA GI BILL Comparison Tool
- Veteran ID Card
- Veteran's Guide to Starting a Business
Retired Soldier Newsletter Archive
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2019-2020
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.
Through projects with private sector partners, Army Reserve units and Soldiers gain access to unique training opportunities and have the ability to apply their expertise and leadership skills to real world projects that correlate with their military experience.
Blended Retirement System
In 2018 the military launched its new retirement system, the Blended Retirement System. Under this new plan, eligible servicemembers will receive automatic and matching Thrift Savings Plan contributions and mid-career compensation incentive, in addition to monthly annuities for life after 20 years of service.
Click below to learn more about how this system may impact you.