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I just got my VGLI coverage letter yesterday and for $250k worth of coverage at age 35 I will pay $32.50/m but the rates go up every 5 years. Fast forward to age 75+ and premiums are close to $1700/m. That's insane! I am going to look around and see if I can find better rates.

http://www.airforcetimes.com/mobile/news/2013/03/ap-veterans-fight-disability-payments-changes-033013

What I was told from AFPC was that if you are demoted during an MEB process YOU have to request a rank determination. That process is pretty much the same as "high 3".

Your CC holds 99% of the power IMO. Several months prior to my MEB my wife and I purchased airline tickets to Europe for her sisters wedding, my CC approved leave as I had followed the rules for taking leave, going overseas, security briefings, etc.. Fast forward to a week before travel date and...

What is the regulation stating military retiree medical benefits? (ie. if you serve 20 years you are entitled to retired medical benefits)

If prescriptions count towards your cap that makes standard more appealing.

I see, what about prescriptions?

So if I'm reading this correctly 1 Oct 13 if you have Tricare Prime and live in the North or South region and don't live within a 40 mile radius of a base you will be automatically switched to Tricare Standard? What exactly does the $3,000/y "cap" mean with Tricare Standard?

IIRC if you are inside 17-20 years TIS they can't just separate you. If you do get demoted AFPC will do a rank determination. You will still get high 3, and the difference in pay amount would be negligible. Don't stress, although I didn't have quite as long TIS as you I went through almost your...

The BAH rate you receive is based off of the school year you are attending. I am currently still in the 2012 school year, which runs from August to July, so technically I am receiving the correct rate!

I cannot find clarification on this. The college I am attending uses the same zip code for Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27534 but I am receiving a lower BAH rate. The SJAFB rate is $1,170/month and I am receiving $1,104/month. I am enrolled full time, 12 semester hours all in class courses. Is this...

http://www.hcpress.com/news/gov-s-office-mccrory-fixes-unemployment-insurance-nc-afl-cio-only-bullies-kick-people-while-down.html

Since I am receiving my retirement from the VA (higher rating than USAF) do we get a w-2/tax statement? I know that it is tax free but I'm just wondering if I need one to file my taxes?

Thanks, I called them and then tried to apply online again......it appears Safari didn't like the website but everything was fine with FireFox! I successfully submitted application + payment, now I have to wait until it is approved since it is past 120 days since separation!

when you applied you filled out the paper form and mailed it in correct?

I sent my VGLI application in several months ago and I have yet to hear anything back, and whenever I try and use eBenefits and look up/apply/etc I get an error. How should I proceed, who can I call?

The last paragraph is interesting... http://m.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2012/12/02/d0a0117a-3b1b-11e2-a263-f0ebffed2f15_story.html

I opted for Tricare Prime and the local MTF cannot keep up with retirees so we had to choose from a list of doctors in the local area. We haven't had to see that doctor yet, thankfully. I don't think the $43.33/m we have to pay along with $12 co-pays is bad, am I misinterpreting something?

Not sure if this is the correct forum to post this, but I'm curious about the implications. Jason have you read or heard anything about this? http://www.airforcetimes.com/mobile/news/2012/11/military-pdbr-mental-health-diagnoses-reviews112812?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

So Health Net / Tricare does not do anything with the VA so paying quarterly or monthly EBT/checking withdrawals are your only options!