DoD Retiree Benefits

Health benefits, pensions and other benefits available to retired service members and civilian DoD retirees.

2008 U.S. Military Retired Handbook

Free handbook for all U.S. military personnel who are retired. Provides information on retirement pay, health care and much more. Order a copy.

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Accessing TRICARE

Health care program that serves active duty Service Members, National Guard and Reserve Members, retirees, their families, survivors and certain former spouses worldwide.
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Air Force Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)

Designed to restore a Veteran's military retirement pay that has been offset (reduced) by VA compensation when the Veteran's disabilities are combat-related. To apply for CRSC, you must first determine your eligibility. Then complete an application for CRSC, using DD Form 2860.

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Air Force Retiree Services

Manages the Air Force Retiree Activities Program and the Survivor Benefit Plan and advises the Air Force retirement community on various issues.
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Army Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) News: Chapter 61 Updates

Provides updates about CRSC eligibility. CRSC provides tax-free monthly payments to eligible retired Veterans with combat-related injuries.
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Army Retiree Information

Information on Army retirement. Includes links to the retirement services office, the Army benefits tool, pay and entitlements and other useful resources.
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Coast Guard Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)

Provides an update on payment of benefits involving CRSC. CRSC may be paid to Chapter 61 disability retirees with less than 20 years of service. Chapter 61 retirees who feel they are eligible for this compensation should complete DD form 2860 and mail it to Coast Guard Personnel Command (Adm-1), 4200 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA 22203.

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Commissaries - Store Locator

The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment. Locate the closest store to you and view store information including store hours, directions, phone numbers, contact information, floor plan, special savings and more.
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DFAS - Retired & Annuitant Pay

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) home page for retired and annuitant pay. Provides links to frequently asked questions, myPay, information on Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC), Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP), disability retirements and more.

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Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program

Long term care insurance for federal and military employees and retirees. See the Frequently Asked Questions about this program.

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GovAmerica - Free Federal, Military & Family Guides

Provides comprehensive information on a variety of topics for Active Duty, Veterans and their families from employment issues such as pay, benefits and retirement to health care and personal family issues including finances, consumer issues and identity theft, and much more. Also offers a free newsletter for the federal and military communities and their families.

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Military Benefits

Provides detailed information and resources about military and Veteran benefits, including pay, GI Bill, VA home loans, health care, retirement benefits and more for active duty, Veterans and retirees.
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MyArmyBenefits

Official Army benefits Web site for active duty Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, family members and retirees. Benefits include pay, education, family services, health care, life insurance, soldier services, transitioning and retirement, Social Security, casualty/survivor and VA benefits.
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MyArmyBenefits - Benefit Facts

Lists fact sheets related to pay, education, family services, health care, life insurance, Social Security, transitioning, retirement and VA benefits for wounded warriors. Fact sheets can be sorted by category, component, life event or state/territory.
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Navy & Marine Corps Retiree Council

Assistance for retirees, family members and survivors in obtaining retirement services and benefits.
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Navy Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)

Provides information on the Navy CRSC, which allows certain career retirees to receive both retirement pay and payments for combat-related disabilities. Includes an application form, eligibility, and background information on the CRSC and the Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payments.
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New DoD Retired Benefits Programs

DoD has two programs designed to reduce the reduction in retired pay due to receipt of Veteran Administration compensation, for certain disabled retirees. Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payments (CRDP) provides a 10-year phase-out of the offset to military retired pay due to receipt of VA disability compensation for members whose combined disability rating is 50% or greater. Members retired under disability provisions must have 20 years of service. Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) pays added benefits to retirees who receive VA disability compensation for combat-related disabilities and have 20 years of service.

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Pension Help & Contact Information

Provides a listing from the Pension Rights Center of the military, government, state and Internal Reveue contact information for pension assistance.

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TRICARE Retiree Dental Program - Delta Dental

Provides information on Delta Dental, the only dental benefits plan created by Congress especially for military retirees and their families.
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The American Veterans & Service Members Survival Guide

Provides invaluable information on how to navigate the bureaucracy of benefits and programs available to Active Duty military, National Guard, Reservists, Veterans and their family members. This free 599-page guide covers issues from educational help to vocational rehabilitation, from housing to citizenship.
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Your Coast Guard Retiree Resources

Supports retired members through various programs, resources and information.
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myPay

An online system that allows active and reserve military, annuitants and retirees to manage pay information, leave and earning statements, W-2s and more.
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