Veterans Than You for your service to our country. For those who are unaware there are
Medicare Advantage Plans that work with your Veteran's benefits that give additional medical
benefits to thos who want to keep their VA coverage and prescripotion benefits.
You may be eligible for certain benefits based on your military service. (Military.com)
The following is a summary of veteran's benefits and what you need to know about them:
Major Veteran Benefit Programs
The VA has a number of programs providing financial, medical and other assistance to veterans.
For veterans who received an honorable or general discharge, there are 4 major benefit programs:
- Disability compensation
- Veteran's pension programs
- Free or low-cost medical care through VA hospitals and medical facilities
- Education programs
There are also benefit programs concerning:
- Housing and home loan guarantees
- Job training
- Small Businesses and business loans (Through Small Business Administration)
- Counseling
- Burials and memorials
Important Documents:
If you are applying for a VA benefit for the first time you must submit a copy of your discharge paperwork, which shows your service dates and type of discharge, or provide the VA your full name, social security number, branch and dates of service.