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Military Medical Benefits
Military Medical Facilities
Eligible Patients Inpatient Outpatient
Inpatient
Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPUS)
Outpatient
Program!'°r
Handicapp‘d,
Active duty member
Spouse or child of AD member
Retired member, spouse of dependent child of retiree, surviving spouse or dependent child of AD member or retiree
Dependent parent or parents- in-law of AD, retired, or deceased member, certain former spouses are authorized military hospital and CHAMPUS care if they do not have employer-sponsored health care
Yes, first priority Yes, if space-available
Yes, if space-available
Yes, if space-available
Not eligible Yes—may need nonavailability certificate
Yes, unless eligible for Medicare (Part A).
May need nonavailability certificate.
Not eligible
Not eligible Yes
Yes, unless eligible for Medicare (Part A)
Not eligible Yes(needs
prior appr‘’va" Not eligible
Not eligible
Not eligible
Costs
Active duty member | Daily subsistence charge | No charge | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not elig>ble |
Spouse or child of AD member | $7.85 per day | No charge | $7.85 per day or $25.00, whichever is greater | 20% of allowed charges above deductible of $50 per person or $100 per family per FY | Depends o»l governmen pay up to $ a month for authorized c‘ |
Retired Enlisted | No charge | No charge | 25% of allowed medical charges and fees | 25% of allowed charges above deductibles | Not elig'ble |
Retired Officer | Daily subsistence allowance | No charge | 25% of allowed medical charges and fees | 25% of allowed charges above deductibles | Not elig‘ble |
Spouse or dependent child of retired or deceased member, certain former spouses | $7.85 per day | No charge | 25% of allowed medical charges and fees | 25% of allowed charges above deductibles | Not elig,ble |
Dependent parent or parents- in-law of AD, retired, or deceased member | $7.85 per day | No charge | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not eligtble |
Source: Uniformed Services Almanac 1988, Uniformed Services Almanac, Inc., P.O. | Box 76, Washington, D.C. 20044 (Copies are $4.25 including postage | and handling |
Veterans Benefits Timetable
You Have (after separation from service)
Benefits
Where to >
10 years or until 31 December 1989, whichever comes first 10 years
12 years; extensions under certain conditions
GI EDUCATION: The VA will pay you while you complete high school, go to college, or learn a trade, either on the job or in an apprenticeship program. Vocational and educational counseling is available. VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: The VA will provide financial assistance for the education and training of eligible participants under the voluntary contributory education program. Vocational and educational counseling is available upon request. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION: As part of a rehabilitation program, the VA will pay tuition, books, tools or other expenses and provide a monthly living allowance. Employment assistance is also available to help a rehabilitated veteran get a job. A seriously disabled veteran may be provided services and assistance to increase independence in daily living.
Any VA office
Any VA office
Any VA office
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G1 LOANS: The VA will guarantee your loan for the purchase of a home, manufactured home, or condominium.
DISABILITY COMPENSATION: The VA pays compensation for disabilities incurred or aggravated during military service. Payments are made from date of separation if claim is filed within 1 year trom separation.
APPEAL TO BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS: Appellate review will be initiated by a notice of disagreement and completed by a substantive appeal after a statement of the case has been furnished
MEDICAL CARE: The VA provides hospital care covering the full range of medical services. Outpatient treatment is available for all service-connected conditions, or nonservice-connected conditions in certain cases. Alcohol and drug dependence treatment is available.
BURIAL BENEFITS: The VA provides certain burial benefits, including interment in a national cemetery and partial reimbursement for burial expenses. READJUSTMENT COUNSELING: General or psychological counseling is provided to assist in readjusting to civilian life.
ONE-TIME DENTAL TREATMENT: The VA provides one-time dental care for certain service-connected dental conditions DENTAL TREATMENT: Treatment for veterans with dental disabilities resulting from combat wounds or service injuries and certain POWs and other service-connected disabled veterans.
GI INSURANCE: Low cost life insurance (up to $10,000) is available for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans who are totally disabled may apply for a waiver of premiums on these policies VETERANS GROUP LIFE INSURANCE: SGLI may be converted to a 5-year nonrenewable term policy. At the end of the 5-year term, VGLI may be converted to an individual policy with a participating insurance company.
Any VA office Any VA office
VA office or hospital making the initial determination
Any VA office
VA National Cemetery having grave space, any VA office Any Vet Center.
VA office or hospital Any VA office or hospital
Any VA office or hospital
Any VA office
EMPLOYMENT: Assistance is available in finding employment in
Office of Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance 213 Washington St. Newark. Nj 07102 or any VA office Local or state employment
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Veterans Benefits Timetable (continued)
You Have (after separation from service)
Benefits
private industry, in federal service and in local or state employment service.
Limited time
90 days 30 days
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION: The amount of benefit and payment period vary among states. Apply the after separation. REEMPLOYMENT: Apply to your employer for employment. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male veterans bom in 1960 or later must register.
Source: Retired Military Almanac 1987. Uniformed Services Almanac, Inc., P.O. Box 76, Washington, D.C. 20044 (Copies are $4.25 plus postage and handling.)
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At any U. S- 5 overseas at any ,,, Embassy or Cons
Benefit | Inactive Duty Training (Drill) | Active Duty for Trng (FTTD) Active Duty (AD) | Retired Reserve (Under Age 60) | Retired Reserve (Age 60 and Over) |
Pay and Allowances | Basic pay only | Basic pay, BAS, BAQ, special pay if authorized | No | Retired or retainer pay |
Exchanges | Limited | Yes | No | Yes |
Commissary | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Retirement Points | 1 per drill (Max 60 per year) | 1 per day (Max 365/366 per year) | No | No |
Space Avail Travel | CONUS/HI/AK, PR/VI/GU. | CONUS | CONUS/HI/AK, PR/VI/GU. | World Wide |
Off/NCO Club | Limited | Yes | Limited | Yes |
Military Clothing Store | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Legal Assistance | Limited | Yes | No | Yes |
Retention of Commission (Officers) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Transient Billeting | If available | Yes | If available | If available |
Military Postal Facilities | No | Yes | No | Yes (CONUS) |
Military Recreation Facilities | Limited | Yes | No | Yes |
Burial Flag | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (Unless VA eligible) |
Post/Base Facilities | Limited | Yes | No | Yes |
Wearing of Uniform | As required | As required | On appropriate occasions | On appropriate occasions |
Official Library Svcs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Military Affiliate Radio Service | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Military Red Cross Assistance | No | Yes | No | No |
Base/Post Theater | Limited (Max 48 days per year) | Yes | No | Yes |
Military Burial Assistance | No | Yes | No | No |
Military Death Gratuity | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Military Medical/ Dental | Medical only (as needed) | Yes | No | Yes |
VA Medical/ If injured in line If diseased or
Dental
CHAMPUS No
SGLI
Survivor Benefit Plan
Federal Benefits for Reservists
Benefit
Inactive Duty Training (Drill)
Active Duty for Trng (FTTD) Active Duty (AD)
of duty
Yes
Yes, with 20 yrs svc., if selected
injured in line of duty
Yes (if on AD or FTTD for more than 30 days)
Yes
Yes, with 20 yrs svc., if selected
Yes (Must pay prem)
Yes, with 20 yrs
svc., if selected
No
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Source: Reserve Forces Almanac 1987, Uniformed Services Almanac, Inc. Washington, D.C. 20044 (Copies are $4.25 plus postage and handling.)
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Military Service
Service Non-Service
| Active | Retired | Connected | Connected^ |
Death Gratuity | Yes | No1 | No | No |
Burial Allowance | Yes | No2 | Yes* | Yes* |
Travel Allowance | Yes | No3 | No | No |
Shipment of HHG | Yes | No3 | No | No |
DIC | No | No | Yes | No |
SBP | Yes4 | Yes5 | No | No |
RSFPP | No | Yes5 | No | No |
ID Privileges (BX, Theatre, Commis.) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
National Cemetery | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Government Headstone | Yes | No | Yes* | Yes* ' |
Burial Flag | Yes | No | Yes* | Yes* |
Pension | No | No | No | Yes6 |
Monthly Survivor Payments | No | No | No | No |
Insurance | Yes8 | No | Yes8 | Yes8 |
Legal Assistance | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Home Loan Guaranty | No | No | No | No |
CHAMPUS | Yes | Yes | No | No |
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6Only if survivor’s income is below VA income limitations 7Dependent on age and income of survivors
8If member participated in SGLI, VGLI, NSLI, or earlier forms of insurance^ p Source: Uniformed Services Almanac 1987, Uniformed Services Almanac. Washington, D.C. 20044 (Copies are $4.25 plus postage and handling.)