Retirees & Veterans

Thanks to the Fiscal Year 2008 Defense Authorization Act, which was passed into law on January 28 military members who served in combat are now eligible for free medical care from the Department of Veterans Affairs, for five years following discharge, even if their health problems are not service-connected.

The state of South Dakota is paying a veterans' bonus of up to $500 to certain servicemembers.

Purple Heart recipients get faster service and pay less for VA Medical Care.

Frequently asked questions about the military retiree Delta Dental program.

Medicare-eligible uniformed services retirees, their spouses and survivors who are age 65 and over will be entitled to expanded health care benefits under legislation signed by President Clinton.

Basic eligibility criteria and procedures to obtain health care from the Veteran's Administration.

An interactive database for Medicare beneficiaries. Provides information about Medicare managed care plans, including premiums and types of services provided.

Information and resources concerning military medical care (Tricare) for military retirees.

Former American prisoners of war may be eligible to receive the Purple Heart medal due to a little-publicized four-year-old change in the award rules.

Learning and Working from Home Are Good Options for Veterans Transitioning into Civilian Life