Fireup2020
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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I have a veteran who is medically retired (yes, he has the blue indef. retiree ID card) Very little is available with regard to his benefits. My references for military separations/retirements explains how to process med. retirements out of the service (I do mil separations and mobilizations/de-mobs in the Reserve) Tricare and CHAMPVA have been little help to me.
Veteran just lost his civ job and came in to see me. His VA disability $$$ are greater than what his pension would be, so he just gets the VA $$. He is responsible for providing healthcare for his dependent child. Tricare could not answer my questions regarding eligibility for his child. Other than straight VA benefits and access to base facilities, is a retiree with less than 20 years eligible for regular health care for dependents? He is in his 30's, so no medicare eligibility.
Is anyone else in a similar situation. Your experiences will be of great interest.
Veteran just lost his civ job and came in to see me. His VA disability $$$ are greater than what his pension would be, so he just gets the VA $$. He is responsible for providing healthcare for his dependent child. Tricare could not answer my questions regarding eligibility for his child. Other than straight VA benefits and access to base facilities, is a retiree with less than 20 years eligible for regular health care for dependents? He is in his 30's, so no medicare eligibility.
Is anyone else in a similar situation. Your experiences will be of great interest.