| Bulletin Topic |
Bulletin Date |
1. Navy IRR
--------------------------- (Remaining Service Obligation)
2. Navy Casualty Assistance Division ------ (Organization
& Duties)
3. Renters Insurance [01] -------------- (Recommended if
Applicable)
4. DoD/VA Seamless Transition -------- (Hearings Highlight
Efforts)
5. Disabled Retiree Back Tax [01] ---------- (Refund Beyond 3
years)
6. VA Vision Care ------------------------------------ (To be
Enhanced) 7. TJX Data Breach ----------------- (Legislation
Still Needed)
8. Mobilized Reserve 24 JAN 07 ----------------- (Net Increase
2,038)
9. DoD VA Record Transition [02] ------------ (Agreement
Reached)
10. VDBC [11] ------------------------------- (Issues
Discussed)
11. VDBC [12] ------------------------------- (7/24 Disability
Coverage)
12. Tricare Alaska Provider Pmts ---------- (Higher Authorized
Rates)
13. VA Obesity Initiative [01] -------------- (41,000
Participants)
14. Tricare Prime Allotment [02] -------------------- (Pay by
Allotment)
15. Tricare Uniform Formulary [17] -- (Beneficiary Input
Procedure)
16. Military Health Care TF ---------------------- (Holds First
Meeting)
17. Anheuser-Busch Hero Salute ----------- (Extended Through
2007)
18. Iowa Vet Benefits ---------------------- (Whats
Available)
19. Fisher House Expansion ------------------------------- (New
Homes.)
20. Gulf War Presumptive Disease [02] --------- (Signs or
Symptoms)
21. CRSC [36] --------------------------- (You May Qualify)
22. Medicare Part D [15] ----------- (Tricare Beneficiary
Enrollment)
23. Tricare User Fees [15] ----------------------- (DoD Increase
Press)
24. Tricare User Fees [16] --------------------- (H.R. 4949
Introduced)
25. COLA 2008 [03] ----------------------------------- (1% below
2007)
26. Korean War Armistice Day -------------------------- (27 July
2007)
27. Federal Excise Tax Refund Credit -------------- (2006 Tax
Return)
28. Congressional Budget Schedule -------------------------- (FY
2007)
29. Expatriate Income Tax ------------------------------ (Who Must
File)
30. 2006 Tax Law Changes -----------------------------------
(Summary)
31. TSP [08] ---------------------------- (Hackers Steal
$35,000)
32. SSA Name Change [01] ------------------------------ (2007 How
To)
33. Philippine DEERS Registration [01] ---- (Walk-ins
Discouraged)
34. Blood Donor Month ------------------- (Retiree Donations
Needed)
35. Commissary User Savings -------------------------- (32%
Annually)
36. VA Compensation Rates (Other) ------ (2007 Monthly
Payments)
37. Hospital Cleanliness ------------------- (5% Infection
Rate)
38. Health Care Provider Performance --------------- (Where to
Look)
39. Military Legislation Status 31 JAN 07 --------- (Where we stand)
|
February
1, 2007 |
1. CRDP [40]
-------------------------------- (New Legislation)
2. Military End Strength ------------------- (Increase
Proposed)
3. Vet Educational Assistance ------------- (Post 911
Program)
4. VA COLA 2007 [04] -------------------- (Summary of
Increases)
5. DoD Mental Health TF [03] ------------ (22 Jan
Meeting)
6. COLA 2008 [02] ------------------------- (TMC Asks
3/5%)
7. Echo Taps Worldwide ------------------- (Armed Forces Day
Plan)
8. VA Panel Hearing Change [02] -------- (Joint Hearings
Reinstated)
9. Medicare Part D [14] -------------------- (Lower
Premiums)
10. Diet Pills [01] ---------------------------- (False
Claims)
11. SSA Prisoner Rules --------------------- (Inmate Benefits)
12. SSA Wage Credits [01] ----------------- (Military Service)
13. Navy Lodge New Facility -------------- (Accepting
Reservations)
14. IRS New Collection Policy ------------- (Collection Firms
Profit)
15. NDAA 2007 [18] ------------------------ (UCMJ &
Contractors)
16. South Dakota Vet Bonus [01] ---------- (Still Available)
17. Disabled Vet Tax Termination Act ---- (New CRDP
Legislation)
18. Tricare Uniform Formulary [16] ------- (More Tier Changes)
19. Legislative Agenda for 2007------------ (Legislation
Needed.)
20. VDBC [10] ------------------------------- (JAN Washington DC Mtg)
21. VA Budget 2007 [11] ------------------- (Funding Shift)
22. Surgery to Replace Eyeglasses --------- (No Waiting List)
23. BRAC [21] -------------------------------- (More Funding
Needed)
24. U.S. Passport Policy [01] --------------- (New Travel
Requirement)
25. House Armed Services Committee ---- (Background)
26. HASC [01] -------------------------------- (Democrats
Restructure)
27. PTSD Update 10-------------------------- (Heart Attack
Risk)
28. SSA Fund Depletion [04] --------------- (Mexico Agreement
Released)
29. NDAA 2007 [17] ------------------ (Retirement/SBP
Improvements)
30. VA Retro Pay Project [06] -------------- (Overview)
31. CRSC [36] --------------------------------- (CR Open
Season)
32. VA Compensation Rates (SMC) ------- (2007 Monthly
Payments)
33. SSA Benefits at Death ------------------- (What & how to
get)
34. Military Legislation Status 13 JAN 07-- (Where we stand)
|
January
15, 2007 |
|
1. VA
President Ford Observance ---------- (Health Centers Open)
2. VA Budget 2007 Update 10 -------------- (Continuing
Resolution)
3. Agent Orange Lawsuits [08] -------------- (Blue/Brown Water
Navy)
4. Vet Bonus Massachusetts ----------------- ($500 &
$1000)
5. CRSC [35] ---------------------------------- (CRSC/CRDP
Open Season)
6. Breast Cancer [01] ------------------------- (Vaccination
Results)
7. VA Cancer Lawsuit ----------------------- (Family Awarded
$500,000)
8. Gulf War Presumptive Disease [01] ------(Expires 31 DEC
11)
9. Personality Disorder Discharge ---------- (PD or PTSD?)
10. Immigrant Recruitment -------------------- (Under
Consideration)
11. AF Retiree Council [01] ------------------- (Overseas Agenda
Items)
12. SSA COLA ---------------------------- (Net Elimination by
2012)
13. Social Security Reform [01] -------------- (Indexing)
14. COLA 2008---------------------------------- (1.2% Decline to
Date)
15. VA Data Breach [28] -------- (Comprehensive Legislation
Needed)
16. Federal Audit ------------------ (Government Exposure $50
Trillion)
17. Armed Services Committee --------------- (New House
Members)
18. VA Prescription Policy [01] ---------- (Half-price
Prescriptions)
19. FTC Funeral Rule ------------------ (Funeral Home
Investigation.)
20. VA Compensation Rates (DIC): --------- (2007 Monthly
Payments)
21. Tricare Meeting w/Coalition ------- (Quarterly Meeting
Planned)
22. VA Facility Expansion -------------------- (Muskogee/Popular
Bluff)
23. Commissary Bag Selection --------------- (Paper Less
Expensive)
24. VA SSOC Deadline ----------------------- (Decrease
Proposed)
25. Mobilized Reserve 27 DEC 06----------- (Net Decrease
7,158)
26. VA Incarcerated Person Benefits -------- (Reduction or
Loss)
27. Alzheimers [02] --------------------------- (A Step
Forward)
28. New VA Clinic ----------------------------- (Rural
Colorado/Kansas)
29. Aid & Attendance [01] --------------------
(Underutilized)
30. Unified Medical Command --------------- (Rejected)
31. Congressional Terminology -------------- (Military Funding
Terms)
32. DoD Mental Health Task Force [02] ---- (Combat Stress
Concerns)
33. Tricare T-Pharm Contract ----------------- (Solicitation
Cancelled)
34. VA Tinnitus Compensation [03] --------- (VFW Involvement)
35. Mold & Mildew ---------------------------- (Impact on
humans)
36. Bladder Cancer ----------------------------- (Cause &
treatment)
|
January 1,
2007 |
1. Tricare/CHAMPUS
Fraud [04] ------------ (HVC Pleads Guilty)
2. VA Budget 2007 [09] ----------------------- (Agreement
Reached)
3. Long-Term Care [01] ----------------------- (Something to
consider) 4. VA Compensation Rates (Disability) ----- (2007
Monthly Payments)
5. Medicare Rates 2007 [04] -------- (Federal Subsidy
Reduction)
6. Overseas Troop Gift Giving ---------------- (How To)
7. Call Home Act S.2653------------------------(Passed)
8. North Central Federal Clinic San Antonio -- (Joint VA/DoD
Venture)
9. Pearl Harbor 65th Anniversary ------------- (Memorial
Ceremony)
10. VA Insurance Dividends 2007------------- ($369 million to be
Paid)
11. TSP 08] ----------------------------- (Contribution Limits
Raised)
12. Military Funeral Disorderly Conduct [07] -- (S.4202
Passed)
13. VA Medical Center Waco ------------------ (Will Remain
Open)
14. DoD Mental Health Task Force [01] ------ (18 Dec Meeting)
15. National Guard Birthday -------------------- (370 Years
Old)
16. Libel Protection Weakened ----------------- (Internet
Newsletters)
17. Money Recognition by Blind --------------- (Currency Change
Ordered) 18. VA My Health eVet [01---------------------- (Health
Records Online) 19. Vet Cemetery Xmas Wreaths ---------------
(Annual Ceremony)
20. Stolen Valor Act ------------------------------ (Fraudulent
Claims) 21. Medicare Part D [13] ------------- (Vet Enrollment
Claims)
22. Medicare Reimbursement Rates [04] ------ (Cuts Imminent)
23. Medicare Reimbursement Rates [05] ------ (11th Hour Fix)
24. Philippine Deers Registration --------------- (ID Cards
Available)
25. PTSD [09] ----------- (Propranolol Treatment Study)
26. DFAS 1099-R for 2006---------------------- (Download from myPay)
27. E-mail Petitions ------------------------------
(Ineffective)
28. National Guard Memorial Museum -------- (Dedication 6 Dec)
29. 110th Congress Schedule -------------------- (Senate 1st
Session)
30. WRAMC Donations ------------------------- (Returning Troops
Needs)
31. WRAMC Donations [01] ------------------- (Put on Hold)
32. Air Force News Delivery ------------------- (Changing
Methods)
33. Vet Benefits Florida [02] -------------------- (Expansion
Continues) 34. GI Bill Inequities [01]: --------- (Total Force
Proposal)
35. VA Claim Doctor Letter -------------------- (Do it
yourself)
36. VA Claim Doctor Letter [01] -------------- (Sample Letter)
37. Spinal Decompression Claims ------------- (Rarely Honored)
38. SSA Benefits at Death ---------------------- (What & how to
get)
39. Military Legislation Status ----------------- (Where we stand) |
December 15, 2006 |
1. NORAD
Santa Tracking ------------------ (51st Year)
2. Veterans in Office -------------------------- (Overall
Decrease)
3. VA Retro Pay Project [04] ---------------- (Backlog to SEP
07)
4. VA Retro Pay Project [05] ---------------- (DFAS FAQs)
5. Wal-Mart Holiday Giveaway ------------- (DoD/Exchanges
Nix)
6. VDBC [08] ---------------------------------- (Surveys Began
NOV 07) 7. VDBC [09] ---------------------------------- (VA
Disability Buyout) 8. VA Budget 2007 [07] -----------
(Awaiting House Reconciliation)
9. VA Budget 2007 [08] ----------- (Republicans Block
Funding)
10. COLA 2008 --------------------------------- (Decrease of
0.7%)
11. DoD Mental Health Task Force ---------- (Input Requested)
12. Veterans Benefits Act 2006 --------------- (New Spouse
Benefit)
13. VA Prescriptions ID Method -------------- (Upcoming
Changes)
14. Household Goods FRV -------------------- (Not till 2008)
15. Eye Exams/Glasses [01] --------- (Military Community
Options)
16. Cancer Prevention -------------------------- (Guidelines)
17. Cancer Prevention [01] -------------------- (Diet Impact)
18. VA Registries Update [03] ---------------- (Whats
Available)
19. VA Registries Update [04] -------- (Enrollment
Prerequisites)
20. Marine Corps Museum -------------------- (Completion 2009)
21. Certificate of Creditable Coverage ------- (How to obtain)
22. Tricare Website ----------------------------- (Revamped)
23. Tricare Providers --------------------------- (Types)
24. Virginia Exam Reciprocity --------------- (Credit
Verification)
25. Indiana Vet Initiatives ------- (Proposed Benefit
Improvements)
26. Fraudulent On Base Sales [01] ----------- ($70 million in
Refunds)
27. DAV Transportation Network ------------ (Volunteer Drivers
Needed)
28. DSHS Veterans Project [01] -------------- (Older Vet
Assistance)
29. PTSD Reevaluation [08] ------------------ (Funds Not
Spent)
30. Agent Orange Lawsuits [06] -------------- (AFEM vs. VSM)
31. Painkillers & Constipation ------- (Constipation Drug
Study)
32. Casualty Assistance [01] ------------------ (New VA
Pamphlet)
33. Test Prep Scams ---------------------------- (Red Flags)
34. Tricare Reimbursement Rates ------------ (2007 Changes)
35. Tricare Reimbursement Rates [01] ------- (Higher Copays)
36. VA Outpatient Pharmacy [02] ------------ (Non-VA Pharmacy
Use)
37. Philippine Credit Card Surcharge -------- (No more)
38. Medicare Part D [12] ----------------------- (Comparison
Chart)
39. VA Appointments [03] -------------------- (30+ Day Delay
Status)
40. Mobilized Reserve 29 NOV 06 ---------- (Net Decrease 4230)
41. Military Legislation Status ---------------- (Where we stand) |
December 1, 1006
Coming Soon!
|
1. Military
Holiday Mail 2006 --------------- (Deadlines)
2. Senate Vet Action Report ----------------- (Vet
Gains)
3. Veterans Issues ----------------------------- (Looking
Ahead)
4. VA Data Privacy Breach [27] -------- (Another Computer
Stolen)
5. Medicare Wheelchair Availability ------- (Harder to
Access)
6. Navy Mobilization Plan ------------------- (9300 in
2007)
7. Ft. McClellan Vets ------------------------- (Registry
Development) 8. Federal Student Aid ------------------------
(Retirees Eligible)
9. Telemarketing Call Elimination [04] ---- (Using a
Script)
10. VA CLEP Reimbursement ---------------- ($60 Exam Fee)
11. Vet Cemetery for Southern CA ----------- (Burials Begin)
12. Depleted Uranium (DU) [01] ------------- (Guardsmen Sue)
13. Terrorist Attack Preparation -------------- (What is Your
Plan)
14. TRICARE Reserve Select [06] --------- (TRS Publications
Issued)
15. DECA Scholarships 2007------------------ (Apply by 21 FEB)
16. Tricare Survivor Benefits [01] ------------ (Enhanced
Benefits)
17. Military Airfare Discount ----------------- (BSMA Starts
Petition)
18. Medicare Part D [10] --------------- (TFL Involuntary
Enrollment)
19. Medicare Part D [11] ---------------------- (1 JAN
Changes)
20. Vet Disability Pension Suit --------------- (P&G Denies
Pension)
21. Social Security Scam ---------------------- (Data Update
Request)
22. WW1 Vet Search [01] --------------------- (Who is Left)
23. Military Pay Raise ------------------------- (2008 Projection
3%)
24. Knott's Berry Farm Vet Offer ------------ (Veterans
Tribute)
25. Agent Orange Nam Vet Study ------------ (Risk of Ills
Higher)
26. Diabetes [02] ------------------------- (New Medication
Approved)
27. Congressional Vet Committee Lineup -- (Major Changes)
28. CBO FY 2006 Review -------------------- (DoD GDP
Percentage)
29. Tricare Retention at 65--------------------- (Medicares
Impact)
30. Vet Cemetery Shortage -------------------- (Projected Until
2009)
31. Handicapped Vet Offer ------------------------- (Good
Deal)
32. USCG Cellphone *CG Use --------------- (Change in policy)
33. HOS/ETS Extension Requests ----------- (6 Year
Possibility)
34. Military Legislation Status ---------------- (Where we stand) |
November 15, 2006
Coming Soon!
|
1. USFSPA
Lawsuit [11] ----------------- (Supreme Court Appeal Next)
2. NDAA 2007 [16] -------------------------- (Authorization
Act Signed) 3. Veterans Day -------------------------------
(History)
4. Veterans Day [01] -------------------------- (Wear Your
Medals)
5. Veterans Day [02] -------------------------- (Free Offers
to Vets)
6. Agent Orange Lawsuits [06] ------------- (Awaiting VA
Appeal)
7. Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [02] ---------- (Health Visions
Indictment)
8. Tricare/CHAMPUS Fraud [03] ----- (Medco $155 million
Settlement)
9. VA Claim Delay Causes [01] ------------- (New Vet
Impact)
10. VA COLA 2007 [03] ---------------------- (Increase of
3.3%)
11. SSA COLA 2007--------------------------- (3.3% Increase)
12. CSRS COLA 2007-------------------------- (2.3% &3.3%
Increases)
13. VA Mental Health Care [02] ------------- (Escalating
Demand)
14. VA Budget 2007 [06] ----------------- ($10 billion
Underestimated)
15. VA Health Care Enrollment [01] -------- (Are You
eligible?)
16. VA Copay [04] ----------------------------- (2006 Rates)
17. VDBC Update 07--------------------------- (OCT Meeting
Summary)
18. VA Disability Buyout [02] ---------------- (CNA Report
Conclusions) 19. Health Care Quality/Price [01] ----------- (DoD
Improvements)
20. Medicare Reimbursement Rates [02] ---- (Tricare Users
Impacted)
21. Navy Electronic Service Record --------- (Paper Phase Out)
22. Mobilized Reserve 25 OCT 06------------ (Net Decrease 362)
23. Tricare Uniform Formulary [15] ----------(More Tier
Changes)
24. VA "IU" Growth [02] ---------------------- (GAO
Conclusions)
25. PTSD Reevaluation [07] ------------------ (Heart Disease
Risk)
26. Tricare Overseas Programs ---------------
(Point-of-service)
27. Gulf War Syndrome [01] ------------------ (DoD Report
Available)
28. Purple Heart Museum --------------------- (Debut on 10
NOV)
29. Military Bank Scam ----------------------- (BOA Users
Targeted)
30. VA Data Privacy Breach [26] ------------ (Legal Data Loss)
31. USMC Personal Data Breach ------------ (Another Laptop
Lost)
32. Vet Benefits FL [01] -------------------- (Tax
Exemption)
33. Credit Card Offers ------------------------- (How to
Reduce)
34. NEXCOM Telephone Call Rates -------- (1 NOV Reduction)
35. Daylight Savings Time -------------------- (Different in
2007)
36. TSP Update 07 ------------------------ (Legislative Agenda
2007)
37. Military Legislation Status ---------------- (Where we stand) |
November 1, 2006
Coming Soon!
|
1. NDAA
2007 [14] ----------------------- (Additional Provisions)
2. NDAA 2007 [15] -------------------------------- (Pay
Increases)
3. GI Bill [11] --------------------------- (Modest Rate
Increase)
4. Tricare Skilled Nursing & LTC --------------- (What
They Are)
5. Generic Drug Prices [02] ------- (WalMart Expands
Program)
6. Vet Cemetery New Jersey [01] ---------- ($3.8 Million
Grant)
7. Medicare Rates 2007 [03] ------------------- (Lower SS
checks)
8. SSA Fund Depletion [03] ------------ (Totalization
Agreement)
9. Military Insurance/Investment Predators [01] ---- (Bill
Signed)
10. SAT/ACT Offer Extended ------------------- (Retirees
eligible)
11. Reserve GI Bill [03] --------------------- (DoD Opposes
Raise)
12. Reserve GI Bill [04] ------------------------------ (New
Bill)
13. WW1 Vet Search ----------------------------- (VA Looking
For)
14. Veterans Recruitment Office ------------ (2nd Office
Opening)
15. Tricare Handbook [01] ------------------------------ (New
Issue)
16. Mobilized Reserve 11 OCT 06---------- (Net Decrease 9,426)
17. VA Health Care Funding [06] ------------ (Increase in
Claims)
18. Medicare Part D [09] ----------------------(2007 Cost
Increase)
19. ID Card (CAC) [02] ------------------------ (Available OCT
07)
20. TSP [06] --------------------------------------- (September
Gains)
21. Tricare Newborn/Adoptee Registration ------ (Action to
Take)
22. Questionable Email -------------------------- (Dont Be
Fooled)
23. Veterans Educational Assistance Program [01] ---- (New
Bill)
24. Tricare Rx Drug Dispute [01] ------------ (No 2007
Discount)
25. FEMA Mobile Homes ---------------------------- (Sale to
Vets)
26. Tricare WIC Overseas Program -------------------- (What it
is)
27. Sole Surviving Child ---------------- (Assignment
Limitations)
28. Medical Mistakes ----------------------------- (Being
proactive)
29. Medicare Scam ------------------------------- (Seniors
targeted)
30. Business Opportunity Scams --------------------- (FTC
action)
31. Elderly Cold Prevention ------------------- (Vitamin E
impact)
32. Skin Cancer -------------------------------- (Cause &
treatment)
33. Military Legislation Status ------------------ (Where we stand) |
October 15, 2006
Coming Soon!
|
1. NDAA 2007 [12] -----------------------------
(Debate continues)
2. NDAA 2007 [13] -----------------
(Appropriations Act Passed)
3. VA Claim Denial [01] -----------
(Multiple Claim Submission)
4. VA Data Privacy Breach [25] ---- (2nd
Computer Recovered)
5. VA Retro Pay Project [03]
------------------------- (Pay Begins)
6. Cervical Cancer [01]
---------------- (WRAMC Offers Vaccine)
7. TFL Claim Processing [03]
---------------- (Opt-out Providers)
8. VA Disability & SSDI
------------------------- (Who is eligible)
9. TRICARE Reserve
Select [05] ---------------- (Begins 1 OCT)
10. VA Mental Health
Funding -- (Administration Shortchanging)
11. FEHBP Premiums
2007------------------------ (2.3% Increase)
12. GI Bill Inequities
--------------------------- (Low DoD Priority)
13. Tricare Uniform
Formulary [14] ------- (90 Days Insufficient)
14. Tricare
Catastrophic Cap Update 03------------- (1 OCT Reset)
15. Generic
Drug Prices Update 01----------- (WalMart Decrease)
16. Hurricane
Safety ---------------------------- (Are You Prepared)
17. Sole
Surviving Child (Enlistment): --------- (Who Must Serve)
18. Military
Ins/Investment Predators -- (S.418 Sent to President)
19. Military
Payday Lenders [01] ----------------- (How they do it)
20. Military
Payday Lenders [02] --------------- (One less Lender)
21. VA GAO
Findings [01] --------------------- (Room to Improve)
22. Commerce
Dept Privacy Breach ---- (Lost/stolen Computers)
23. VA COLA 2007
[01] ------------------------ (Potentially 2.9%)
24. VA Disability
Buyout [01] ------------------- (Buyout Origins)
25. VA Disability
Buyout [02] ------------------- (VDBC Studying)
26. AHLTA [02]
------------------------------- (USAF to go Online)
27. VA Facility
Funding ----------------------- (Sharing Resources)
28. VA Claim
Error Rate [01] ----- (House Oversight Committee)
29. Agent Orange
Cancer Study [01] --------- (Ranch Hand Ends)
30. Mobility System
------------------------------- (VHA Coverage)
31. GI Bill Update
10---------------------- (Payment Rate Increase)
32. COLA 2007 Update
06--------------------------- (3.6% to Date)
33. Gulf War Syndrome
-------------------------- (Still Not defined)
34. Vet Cemetery
Florida Update 03----- (New Jacksonville Site)
35. VA Clinic Florida
----------------------- (Cape Coral New Site)
36. Equal Justice for
Servicemen -------- (Supreme Court Access)
37. Legislative Process
---------------------------------- (Bill to Law) 38. Military
Legislation Status ------------------- (Where we stand) |
October 1, 2006
Coming Soon!
|
1. NDAA 2007 [11] -------------- (House Conferees
Assigned)
2. Tricare Pacific Registration --------- (On Line
Registration)
3. AF Combat Action Award ----------------- (Study
Ongoing)
4. Social Security Card ------ (New Assignment Rules)
5. Congressional Cola 2007------------------- ($3300 Increase)
6. VA
Claim Denial [01] ------- (Multiple Claim Submission)
7. Voter
Registration --------------------------- (Make it Count)
8. IRS
Private Debt Collection ------- (Opposed by Congress)
9. POW VA
Benefits [03] -------------- (29,350 Vets Eligible)
10. TRICARE Plus
[01] ------------------ (Primary Care Only)
11. USFHP [01]
----------------------- (TRICARE Prime option)
12. Pregnancy Resource
Centers ---- (Abortion Risks Misstated)
13. Unified Medical Command
------------ (Jan 07 Target Date)
14. Fake Heroes [01]
------------------------- (Senate passes Bill)
15. AOL Advisory [07]
----------------------- (Business as Usual)
16. Military Awards
Review ------------------------ (All Services)
17. Mobilized Reserve
13 SEP 06---------- (Increased by 6,168)
18. Airline Carry-On
Restrictions ----------------- (Be Prepared)
19. Agent Orange
Lawsuits [05] --- (Compliance Impact)
20. Grandparents Day
--------------------------- (Did You Know)
21. VA Homeless Vets [02]
--------------- (Bed Shortage in 07)
22. VA Home Loan [ 06]
-------------------- (Beneficial to Vets)
23. Thrift Savings Program
[05] --------- (Retirement Cashout)
24. Military Payday Lenders
------------ (1000% Interest Rates)
25. KDSM [03]
--------------------------- (AF Automates Award)
26. Military Housing
Utility Bills ----- (Army Initiates Billing)
27. VA ID Card
-------------------------------- (Card Upgrading)
28. Tricare Rx Drug
Dispute ----------- (Mail Order vs. Retail)
29. VA Chiropractic Care
----------------- (Beginning this Fall)
30. Recall to Active Duty
Update 02------------------ (All Vets)
31. AFRH Gulfport [03]
--------------- (Ready for Demolition)
32. VetJobs Veteran Eagle
--------------------- (Vet Job Source)
33. Tricare Pacific
Authorizations -- (Mental/Physical Therapy)
34. VA Appeals [03]
-------------------- (Dealing with Backlog)
35. Military Legislation
Status ---------------- (Where we stand) |
September 15, 2006
Coming Soon!
|
1. Agent Orange Lawsuits [04] -------------- (Offshore
Eligibility)
2. VA Presumptive AO Illnesses [Vets] ---- (AO Impact
on Vets)
3. VA Presumptive AO Illnesses [Kids] ---- (AO Impact on
Kids)
4. Alzheimers [01] --------------------------- (Early
Treatment)
5. TFL Claim Processing [02] ---------------- (Opt-out
Providers)
6. Recruiters ----------------------------- (Increase in
Wrongdoing)
7. Recruiters [01] ------------------------ (Sexual
Misconduct)
8. Social Security Name Change ------------ (New Rules)
9. DFAS Contact Info [01] -------------------- (Keep Current)
10. Computer Tip -------------------------------- (Email Print Size)
11. American Amicable Refunds -------------- (70,000+ Vets Due)
12. Expeditionary Warfare Pin [USN] ------- (Approved 31 JUL 06)
13. Air
Force Enlistment -------------------- (Recruits Still Needed)
14. Service Members Rights Website ------ (New Website)
15. Walter
Reed Army Medical Center ------ (Closing in 2011)
16. Medicare Part D
[07] ----------------- (TFL Mistaken Enrollment)
17. Medicare Part D
[08] ----------------------- (Excluded Medicines)
18. VA New York
Hospitals: ---------------- (Will Remain Open)
19. COLA 2007 [05]
---------------------------- (3.4% to Date)
20. TMOP [05]
------------------------- (Prescription Savings)
21. Captioned
Telephone: ------------- (Hearing Impaired Vets)
22. VA Claim
Representation [03] ----------- (DAV Opposes S.2694)
23. VA Data
Privacy Breach [24] ------------- (Data to be Encrypted)
24. FDA
Assessment --------------------------- (Lower Enforcement)
25. SBP
Open Season [03] -------------------- (Last Chance)
26. Tricare
Allowable Charges: -------------- (New Executive Order)
27. Disabled
Retiree Back Pay [02]----------- (Some in OCT)
28. Medicare Physical
Therapy Payments --- (Limited in 2007)
29. Health Care Quality and
Price ------------ (Medical Data Sharing)
30. USMC Involuntary Recall
--------- (Individual Ready Reserve)
31. AHLTA Update [01]
---------------------- (Problem for VA)
32. Beer Belly Control
------------------------- (1-2 beers a day OK)
33. PI Tricare
Provider Certification --------- (How to)
34. Military Legislation
Status ---------------- (Where we stand) |
September 1, 2006
Coming Soon!
|
1. VA Data Privacy Breach [21] ------------- (CBO
Estimates)
2. VA Data Privacy Breach [22] ------------- (More
Breaches)
3. VA Data Privacy Breach [23] ------------- (Unanswered
Questions)
4. Medicare Rates 2007 [01] ----------------- (Impact on
Hospitals)
5. Medicare Rates 2007 [02] ------------------ (Physician
Payment Cuts) 6. VA Claim Representation [02] ------------ (Approved
by Senate)
7. NDAA 2007 [09] --------------------------- (Employee
Tricare Use)
8. NDAA 2007 [10] --------------------------- (USFSPA
Impact)
9. Casualty Assistance Officers -------------- (What they
do)
10. Navy Personal Data Breach [02] --------- (Are You Protected)
11. Military Care Package Kit ----------------- (Post Office Freeby)
12. Disabled Vet Jobs -------------------------- ($11/hr Training
Pay)
13. Airline Ticket Comparisons --------------- (Locate the
cheapest)
14. Credit Freezes in Jeopardy ---------------- (Consumer
Protection)
15. PTSD Reevaluation [06] ------------------- (More
Hearings)
16. Tricare Obesity Treatment [01] ---------- (Demo
Project)
17. USAF Reserve Retirement ---------------- (Submission
Guidelines)
18. Traumatic Brain Injury [01] --------------- (Funding
Problem)
19. Social Security & Newborns -------------- (Benefits
Available)
20. Medicare Advantage Plans ---------------- (No
Advantage)
21. Nursing Homes [03] ------------------------
(Not-for-Profit Better) 22. Generic Drug Use [01]
--------------------- (Medical Necessity)
23. Combat Veteran Health
Care [01] -------- (Good for 2 years)
24. Disabled Retiree Back Pay
[01] ---------- (Sooner than Expected)
25. Disabled Vet TAX:
------------------------- (Bill to Eliminate)
26. Reserve Income
Replacement ----------- (Payments start 1 SEP)
27. VDBC [06]
---------------------------------- (VDBC Sep Meeting)
28. VA Boston
Hospitals ---------------------- (Status Quo Retained)
29. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis [02] ------ (ALS Registry)
30. Army
Award Citations -------------------- (USN Policy Change)
31. Tricare
Natural Disaster Resource ------- (New Web Site)
32. Military
Legislation Status ---------------- (Where we stand) |
August 15, 2006
Coming Soon!
|
1. VA Data Privacy Breach [20] ------- (Credit
Monitoring Cancelled)
2. Navy Personal Data Breach [01] ----------
(Twice since June)
3. Disabled Retiree Back Pay ------------ (CRDP/CRSC
Adjustments)
4. Long-term Care Ins Update [02] --------- (Insurance
alternative)
5. Generic Drug Use --------------------------- (Safe
& Cheap)
6. Medicare Rates 2007 ----------------------- (Fewer
Doctors)
7. Medicare Premiums 2007------------------- (11% Increase)
8. Social Security Fund Depletion [02] ----- (Depletion Continues)
9. VA Tinnitus Compensation [02] --------- (No Bilateral Tinnitus)
10. VA-DoD Hospital Consolidation --------- (Chicago Area)
11. Active
Duty Pay 2007---------------------- (Pay Parity Jeopardy)
12. Nursing
Home Daily Rates ---------- (Shreveport the Cheapest)
13. GI Bill
Transferability [01] ------------- (Pilot Program Details)
14. Fraudulent On Base Sales ---------------- (Congressional Action)
15. Tricare Retail Pharmacy Rebates --------- ($450 Million Owed)
16. Armed Forces Vacation Club [01] -------- (Affordable Vacations)
17. COLA 2007 Update 04--------------------- (3.1% to Date)
18. Flag
Legislation [01] ----------------------- (Display Prohibitions) 19. Blood Platelets -------------------------- (Shortage in San Diego)
20. VA Budget 2007 [05] ---------------------- (Senate Proposal)
21. VA Appeals [02] ---------------------------- (Court Backlog)
22. NDAA
2007 [08] --------------------------- (Chapter 61 Benefits)
23. Debt
Reduction Planner ------------------- (Elimination Cost)
24. Washington DSHS Veterans Project ---- (Vets using Medicaid)
25. Bariatric Surgery [01] ---------------- (High Complication Rates)
26. Military Recruiting [01] ------------------ (Impact of MySpace)
27. Veteran Employment [02] ---------- (Chicago OCT Symposium)
28. Combat
Action Ribbon [01] -------------- (USN IED eligibility)
29. Tricare
Maternity Care Update 01-------- (Ultrasound change)
30. Military
Tattoo Criteria Update 01------- (Rules Relaxed)
31. Traumatic Brain
Injury ------------------- (VA Treatment Study)
32. Military
Legislation Status ---------------- (Where we stand) |
August 1, 2006
Coming Soon!
|
1. VA Data Privacy Breach [12] ------------- (Long
term situation)
2. VA Data Privacy Breach [13]
--------------(Another revelation)
3. VA Data Privacy Breach [14]
------------- (Vet compensation)
4. VA Data Privacy Breach [15]
------------- (Cost to VA)
5. VA Data Privacy Breach [16]
------------- (Free credit monitoring)
6. VA Data Privacy Breach
[17] ------------- (Whos at fault)
7. NDAA 2007 [05]
--------------------------- (White House concerns)
8. NDAA 2007 [06]
--------------------------- (Highlights)
9. NDAA 2007 [07]
--------------------------- (Conference committee)
10. Army
Enlistment Age [01] ---------------- (Raised to 42)
11. Phony War
Heroes -------------------------- ($100,000 fine)
12. VA Gravesite
Locator [02] ---------------- (Online site maps)
13. Tricare Data
Breach (TriWest) [01] ------ (Current Status)
14. DACMC [02]
-------------------------------- (Sweeping changes)
15. Military
Discounts -------------------------- (July 4th offers))
16. Flag
Legislation ---------------------------- (No ban on burning)
17. VA
AFGE Suit ------------------------------ (Physician pay dispute) 18.
Tricare Uniform Formulary [12] ---------- (Jun/Jul changes)
19. Navy
Personal Data Breach ---------------- (When will it stop)
20. AF
Retiree Council ------------------------- (Recommendations)
21. ID
Card Numbers [01] --------------------- (SSN removal)
22. COLA 2007
Update 03 -------------------- (2.9% May increase)
23. VA Phishing
Alert -------------------------- (Another scam)
24. Tricare User Fees
[14] --------------------- (DoD still wants)
25. Government Data
Protection -------------- (What to do)
26. SGLI [06]
------------------------------------ (Premium changes)
27. VA Mental
Health Care -------------------- (Availability questioned) 28. VA SAH
[02] -------------------------------- (Increased benefits)
29. Veterans Preference [04] ------------------ (Post 911 )
30. Military Legislation Status ---------------- (Where we stand) |
July 1, 2006
Coming Soon!
|
1. VA Data Privacy Breach [06] ------------- ($50k
reward)
2. VA Data Privacy Breach [07] --------------(Teleworking)
3. VA Data Privacy Breach [08] ------------- (Vets affected expands)
4. VA Data Privacy Breach [09] ------------- (Lawsuit initiated)
5. VA Data Privacy Breach [10] ------------- (Other data breaches)
6. VA Data Privacy Breach [11] ------------- (Police reports)
7. NDAA
2007 [04] --------------------------- (Debate begins )
8. VA QTC
Contract Questioned [01] ------ (Principi cleared)
9. VA Claim
Representation [01] ----------- (Bill impact questioned)
10. VA
Cemeteries [02] ------------------------ (Parity for Tribal vets)
11. Health Care Broken Promise [01] -------- (Ltr writing campaign)
12. Congress Vet Voting Record -------------- (Check out your rep)
13. Retiree Enlistment Bonus ------------------ ($1000 for referrals)
14. USFSPA & Divorce [01] ----------------- (10-year-rule proposal)
15. VA "IU"Growth [01] ---------------------- (Criticized
by GAO)
16. USAF Early Retirements ------------------ (Applications
by 1 SEP)
17. Divine Strake ------------------------------- (Test on
hold )
18. Keesler AFB Medical Program ----------- (1 JUL 07
takeover)
19. Mobilized Reserve 1 JUN 06-------------- (1310
decrease)
20. Military Related Job Fairs ----------------- (June
schedule)
21. Military Funeral Conduct [ 06] ----------- (Federal law
signed)
22. Retiree Mobilization [04] ----------------- (Army cat
1&2)
23. Health Search Engine ---------------------- (Quick &
Easy to use)
24. Commissary Savings Tip ------------------ (Plan
ahead)
25. Cervical Cancer ---------------------------- (Preventable
& curable) 26. Tricare Fact Sheets -------------------------
(Whats available)
27. Tricare TOP TFL ---------------------------
(Overseas use)
28. Military Legislation Status ---------------- (15
JUN Update) |
June 15, 2006
Coming Soon!
|
1. VA Data
Privacy Breach ------------------- (26,500,000 vets exposed)
2. VA Data Privacy Breach [01] ------------- (Q&A)
3. VA Data Privacy Breach [02] --------------(Funding &
hearings)
4. VA Data Privacy Breach [03] ------------- (Legislation
& reward)
5. VA Data Privacy Breach [04] ------------- (Vet action to
take)
6. VA Data Privacy Breach [05] ------------- (Impact on
S.1408)
7. Health Care Broken Promise -------------- (Recruiters
)
8. Memorial Day History ---------------------- (Why a special
day)
9. VET SBA Office Closed ------------------- (No advance
word)
10. DFAS Overseas Direct Deposit [01------- (Exchange rates)
11. COLA 2007 [02] ---------------------------- (2.3% to date)
12. VDBC [05] ---------------------------------- (More on SSDI)
13. Postal Service Update --------------- (Rate increase
proposal)
14. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society ------ (A chance to
volunteer)
15. VA Budget 2007 [04] ---------------------- (House vote
395-0)
16. Vietnam POW Exhibit --------------------- (Now open to
public)
17. Internet Neutrality -------------------------- (HR 5252 to keep
)
18. NDAA 2007 Update 03 -------------------- (Bush not happy
w/House)
19. AFRC Accommodations ------------------- (Good deal )
20. Long Term Care Website ------------------ (Latest on LTC)
21. VA Health Care Access -------------------- (IG says not up to
par)
22. VA Claim Representation ----------------- (S.2694 to
rectify)
23. VA QTC Contract Questioned ------------ (Concerns w/Principi)
24. TMOP Prescription Orders ---------------- (How to place)
25. TMOP Prescription Refill ----------------- (How to refill)
26. TMOP Overseas Orders ------------------- (Prerequisites)
27. FTC Consumer Complaint Form --------- (How to get results)
28. Bariatric Surgery --------------------------- (Obesity
treatment)
29. Military Legislation Status ---------------- (Update) |
June
1, 2006 |
1. NDAA
2007 [01] ---------------------------- (Out of committee)
2. NDAA
2007 [02] ---------------------------- (Impact on employers)
3. AFRH Gulfport [02-------------------------- ($76 million
requested)
4. VA Adaptive Housing [01] ---------------- (Compromise
bill)
5. Military Funeral Conduct [05]------------- (Bill passed in
house)
6. VA Cemetery Texas ------------------------ (Killian now
open)
7. VDBC [04] ---------------------------------- (SSDI study
approved)
8. Gasoline Savings --------------------------- (Where to
find)
9. VA Comp Payment Disparity [06]-------- (Outreach
program)
10. Florida Veterans Homes [01] ------------- ($650K VA grant)
11. VA Budget 2007 [03] ---------------- ($25.4 billion for
medical)
12. CNGR Commission [01] ------------------ (2nd meeting
summary)
13. Army Retiree Council ---------------------- (Report to the
chief)
14. USERRA Update 01 ----------------------- (Vet employment
rights)
15. ThanksUSA Scholarships ----------------- (1000 available )
16. Mobilized Reserve 10 May 06 ----------- (10,251 decrease)
17. Diet Pills Catch -------------------------- (Read the small
print )
18. VA Obesity Initiative ---------------------- (Help is
available)
19. Medicare Part D [06] ----------------------- (Deadline 15
May)
20. Space A ------------------------------------- (More
efficient)
21. Tricare Funding Change ------------------- (DODs
viewpoint)
22. Purple Heart Postage Stamp -------------- (Available 27
May)
23. NGB DOD Representation [01] --------- (Delayed till May
07)
24. Heart Attack in Women ------------------- (Different than
men)
25. Illinois Scholarships for Vets ------------- (110
available)
26. Georgia Vet Cemetery [01] --------------- (Opened in
April)
27. Arizona Tuition for Military ------------- (Bill in
progress)
28. Telephone Dialing Tip --------------------- (Save time &
money)
29. Military Legislation Status ---------------- (Update) |
May
15, 2006 |
1. Tricare
User Fee [13] --------------------- (On hold till JAN 08)
2. Social Security Reform ------------------- (Death benefit
cut)
3. VA Appointments [02[ -------------------- (Longer waiting
times)
4. VDBC [03] --------------------------------- (VA Comp + SSDI?)
5. Funeral Disorderly Conduct [04] -------- (CA
legislation)
6. VA DNA Database ------------------------ (Begins FY
07)
7. Tricare Uniform Formulary [11] -------- (More
changes)
8. NGB DOD Representation ---------------
(H.R.5200/S.2658)
9. TRDP [04] ------------------------------ (Dental premium
increase)
10. Tricare Computers Hacked --------------- (14000 files
accessed)
11. Cold War Medal --------------------------- (Proposed
again)
12. AAAFES Gas Pricing Policy ------------ (Not tax free)
13. VA Alert on VAS ------------------------- (Copycat
website)
14. Consumer Health Digest ----------------- (Phony health
care)
15. COLA 2007 [01] -------------------------- (CPI up 1.3% to date
)
16. SSMAC Lodging New York ------------ (Inexpensive w/no
frills)
17. Tricare Obesity Treatment --------------- (Limited to 3
types)
18. Virginia Tuition [01] --------------------- (Vet reduced
rates)
19. TMOP [04] -------------------------------- (Enrollment
procedures)
20. Jobs w/o College Degree Rqmt --------- (20 top paying)
21. Enlistment to Avoid Prosecution -------- (No longer
allowed)
22. DoD SMART Scholarships -------------- (How to apply)
23. VA Cemeteries [01] ----------------------- (Burial
eligibility)
24. Military Legislation Status --------------- (Update) |
May
1, 2006 |
1. Tricare
User Fee [11] ------------------- (Amendment rejected)
2. Tricare User Fee [12] ------------------- (S.2617
introduced)
3. SBP DIC Offset [09] -------------------- (Still
alive)
4. Medicare Subvention [01] ------------- (HR 4992
introduced)
5. GWOT Medal Update [03] ------------ (Eligibility
expanded)
6. Mobilized Reserve 5 APR 06 --------- (8,830 decrease)
7. VA Medical Center Cuts --------------- (18 to be leased
out)
8. Pennsylvania Survivor Education Bill (Free dependent
tuition)
9. VA Regs Change Proposal ------------- (Claim process
tweak)
10. VA Compensation & Pensions [01] -- (HR 4843 increase
proposal)
11. Tricare Uniform Formulary [10] ------ (More tier 3 moves)
12. VA Health Benefits Fund -------------- (Taxpayer
donations)
13. Bugles Across America ----------------- (Available for
funerals)
14. Military Records/DD-214 [01] -------- (Quicker access)
15. VA COLA 2007 ------------------------- (S.2563 introduced)
16. SBP SSA Offset [07] -------------------- (45% effective 1
Apr)
17. Foreign Medical Program [01] -------- (Dental care
clarification)
18. Space A Travel Reduction [01] ------- (Pacific route
elimination)
19. Reebok Sneakers Alert ----------------- (Bonus gift
dangerous)
20. Veterans Preference [03] -------------- (Designer RIF)
21. Military Savings Deposit Program ---- (10% interest)
22. DeployMed ResearchLINK ------------ (Info on health
research)
23. DFAS myPay System [03] ------------- (Electronic 1099R )
24. AFRH Gulfport [01] -------------------- (Options for
future)
25. TMOP [03] ------------------------------- (Underutilized)
26. VA Cemeteries --------------------------- (Demand
increase)
27. Reserve GI Bill [02] --------------------- (Shortcomings)
28. 109th Congress Senate ------------------ (Pending Vet
Bills)
29. 109th Congress House ------------------ (Pending Vet Bills) |
April
15, 2006 |
1. Military
Funeral Conduct [02] --------- (New law in SD)
2. Medicare [02] -------------------------- (Means testing in
07)
3. Medicare [03] --------------------------- (What lies
ahead)
4. DACMC [01] ---------------------------- (Proposed pay
changes)
5. VA Budget 2007 [01] ------------------- (Inadequate)
6. VA Agent Orange Claims [01]: ------- (CLL/Blue water
eligibles)
7. Arrears of Pay ---------------------------- (Due upon
death)
8. Medicare Rates 2006 [04] -------------- (4.4% cut
halted)
9. Tricare User Fee [08] ------------------- (A step
backward)
10. Tricare User Fee [09] ------------------- (HASC
opposition)
11. Massachusetts Veterans Bonus -------- (For 911+
vets)
12. CNGR Commission --------------------- (Review of RC)
13. VA Appointments [01] ----------------- (Taking longer to
get)
14. CRSC [34] ------------------------------- (New bill
S.2385)
15. SBP DIC Offset 07 ---------------------- (Widows tax
remains)
16. Mobilized Reserve ---------------------- (7,693
decrease)
17. Navy Uniform Changes ----------------- (Crackerjacks
remain)
18. The Military Coalition
----------------(originally omitted)
19. VA Claim Decision Representation --- (New bill
H.R.4914)
20. Veterans Preference [02] -------------- (More vets
covered)
21. Coronary Heart Disease Mgmt -------- (72 page guide)
22. Obtaining Credit Reports --------------- (Annual free
copy)
23. Tax Refund Scam ------------------------ (More identity
theft)
24. TFL Trust Fund -------------------------- (DOT not
paying)
25. Medicare Part D [05] -------------------- (Critique)
26. Aid & Attendance [01] ------------------
(Underutilized) |
March
15, 2006 |
1. Military
Funeral Conduct [01] --------- (New law in WI)
2. VA GAO Findings ----------------------- (Not very
good)
3. Credit Card Scam ------------------------ (Report it if
called)
4. Budget Proposal Impact on Vets ------- (Bend over)
5. VA Mileage Reimbursement ----------- (Bill cosponsors
needed)
6. VA Budget 2006 [13] ------------------- (Not enough
money)
7. VA Health Care Funding [04] ---------- (Assured funding
bill)
8. E-Passport -------------------------------- (Available end
of 2006)
9. HHS 2007 Budget Proposal ------------ (Programs
impacted)
10. Air Force Memorial ---------------------- (Scheduled to open
SEP)
11. Military Retirement System Basics ---- (No longer simple)
12. AOL/Yahoo Email Tax ------------------ (Misunderstood)
13. COLA 2007 ------------------------------- (CPI up 0.7%)
14. Good Conduct Medal Elimination ----- (Air force only)
15. Iowa Home Ownership Program ------- ($5k to eligibles)
16. Tricare User Fee [07] -------------------- (AFSA comments)
17. VDBR Overview ------------------------- (Vet radiation
exposure)
18. Aid & Attendance ------------------------
(Eligibility)
19. Taxation After Discharge ---------------- (What to plan
for)
20. Cataracts ----------------------------- (Symptoms &
treatment) |
March
1, 2006 |
1.
Tricare User Fee [05] ------------------- (Increase details)
2. Tricare User Fee [06] -------------------
(Proposal reactions)
3. VA Budget 2007 -------------------------
(Insufficient)
4. Tricare Uniform Formulary [08] ------- (8
more to 3rd Tier)
5. VA Panel Hearing Change [01] ------- (Minor
improvement)
6. Military Funeral Disorderly Conduct -- (300
foot restriction)
7. Photography Franchise Offer -----------
(Contest for vets)
8. WRAMC Amputee Facility ------------- (Waiver
allows Opening)
9. Disabled Veterans Memorial ----------- ($65
million needed)
10. Mobilized Reserve 8 FEB 06 ----------- (5000+
decrease)
11. Purple Heart Stamp ---------------------- (Not
discontinued)
12. VA Priority Categories [01] ------------ (263,257
turned away)
13. Disabled Retiree Back Tax -------------- (3 years
refund limit)
14. VA Health Care Funding [03] ---------- (Budget
process flawed)
15. Honor Guard Restriction ---------------- (Statute
restricts support)
16. Disability Retirement [02] ---------------
(Discharge parameters)
17. Dextromethorphan AAFES Sales ------- (Limitation
on sales)
18. Tricare Pharmacy Paper Claim ---------- (Paper
trail to end)
19. VA Claims Assistance [02] --------------
(Secondary claims)
20. Foreign Service Officer Exam ----------- (Second
career option)
21. VA Help Lines ----------------------------- (Get
second opinion)
22. VA Nasopharyngeal Radium Therapy -- (Head/neck
cancer cause)
23. Texas Veterans Homes -------------------- (6
online - 1 to go)
24. Parentage ------------------------------------
(How to verify)
25. SSA Change of Address ------------------ (How to
accomplish)
26. Kentucky Military Legislation ----------- (Senate
passes 3 bills)
27. Green Card Lottery -------------------- (90,000 selected for
2006) |
February
15, 2006 |
1. AOL
Advisory [06]---------------------- (6 million customers lost)
2. VA Panel Hearing Change ------------- (Detrimental to vet
community)
3. Gray Area Retiree Space A ------------ (Feasibility study
only)
4. Tricare User Fee [04] ------------------- (Letters to the
president)
5. BRAC [20] --------------------- (Commission wants another
year)
6. CRDP [39] ---------------------------- (2006 strategy to
improve)
7. Overseas Absentee Voting [01] ------- (Time to submit FPCA])
8. Tricare Inpatient Rates [01] ----------- (2006
increases)
9. TDP [03] ------------------------------ (2006 premium
increase)
10. TRDP [03] ---------------------------- (Premium increase 1
May)
11. Reserve Personnel Cuts ---------------- (Capita hill
opposition)
12. DeCA Bad Check Policy Change ----- (New policy on NSF
checks)
13. Passport Card ------------------------- (Substitute for US
passport)
14. Veteran Employment [01] ------------- (Federal hiring increase
2004)
15. Military Children Scholarships [01] -- (Applications due 1
MAR)
16. NDAA 2007 ---------------------------- (2006 unfinished
business)
17. Credit Card APR ------------------------ (Reduction is
possible)
18. Reserve Educational Program --------- (VA now processing
claims)
19. Scholarships for Spouses --------------- (Applications due 14
APR)
20. Tricare Prime Allotment [01] -------- (Available thru retiree
pay )
21. Wheelchair Fishing Boat --------------- (MacDill AFB MWR)
22. Army Enlistment Age ------------------ (Raised to age 39)
23. Tricare Tax Free Premiums [02] ------ (Cosponsors needed)
24. VDBC [02] ---------------------------- (Public meeting 15/16
FEB))
25. Tricare Tax Free Premiums [02] ------ (Cosponsors needed) |
February
1, 2006 |
1.
AOL Advisory [05]---------------------- (5700 Removed from
directory)
2. Cell Phone Use on Bases ----------------
(Prohibited while driving)
3. NDAA Update [10] ---------------------(President
as signed into law)
4. Tricare User Fee [02]
---------------------(Endorsed by Joint Chiefs)
5. Tricare User Fee [03] -------------------- (Savings
questionable)
6. SCSD [01] --------------------------------- (No
longer applicable)
7. GI Bill [10] --------------------------------
(Simplification sought)
8. VA Insurance Dividends 2006 ---------- (1.2 million
vets eligible)
9. Jet Lag Avoidance ------------------------ (Tips to
reduce impact)
10. Medicare Rates 2006 [03] --------------- (Not yet
finalized)
11. Reserve Reemployment Rights [02] ---
(Implementation regs finalized)
12. VA Disability Lump Sum --------------- (Under
consideration)
13. Thrift Savings Plan [03] -----------------
(Enrollment changes)
14. Tricare Reserve Select [04] ------------- (Costly
for users)
15. Tricare Uniform Formulary [07] ------- (More drugs
proposed)
16. Medicare Part D [04] --------------------- (Cost
exceed VA program)
17. Tricare Prime Travel Impact ------------ (50% cost
share)
18. VA Hospice Care -------------------------
(Terminally ill care)
19. Mobilized Reserve 11 JAN 06 ---------- (Decrease
continues)
20. In Memory Medal ------------------------- (H.R.
2370)
21. AF Reservists Virtual Accounts -------- (Now
available)
22. Navy Reserve Bonus---------------------- ($15K
available to some)
23. Reserve Component Drill Pay 2006 ---- (Online
calculator available)
24. Identity Theft [07] ------------------------ (VA
eligibles targeted)
25. International Direct Deposit -------------
(Country list grows)
26. Anheuser-Busch Hero Salute[ 01] ------- (Program
extended) |
January
15, 2006 |
1.
AOL Advisory [04]
... (Removal from
directory)
2. NDAA Update [09]
(Ready
for presidents signature)
3. SBP Fix Update [06]
. (House
would not approve)
4. DFAS Tax Statements via Mail
(Mailing
imminent)
5. CRDP [38]
(IU
advances to 5 years)
6. Medicare Rates 2006 [02]
.....
(Compromise reached)
7. VA Home Loan [05]
. (Ceiling
raised)
8. VA Gravesite Locator [01]
... (1.9
million names added)
9. VA Claim Error Rate
(Not
improving)
10. Immigrant Sponsor Domicile Rqmt
.. (Overseas
residence impact)
11. Veteran Charities Review
. (Vets
receive little to none)
12. Tricare Reserve Select [03]
...
(8.5% premium increase)
13. VA CNH
(Nursing home care)
14. Veteran Web Links [01]
....
(Updated List)
15. USFSPA Lawsuit [10]
.. (NMFA
comments)
16. Travel Discounts for Seniors & Vets
.(Always ask)
17. BX Rights for Vets
(Bill introduced)
18. MWR Discount Broadway Tickets
... (New
program)
19. VA Health Care Funding [02]
... (Vet
spending spared 1% cut)
20. Phishing Alert NFCU
(Do
not respond) |
1
January 2006 |
1. Annual
Shift
...... (Use [email protected])
2. Removal from Bulletin Directory
.(Unsubscribe
procedure & AOL)
3. Tricare User Fees
.. (Big
increases proposed)
4. VA Disability Compensation
(Rates for
2006)
5. VA Comp Pmt Disparity [05]
... (Claim
resubmission reqd)
6. Army Reenlistment Policy
.... (Former
personnel sought)
7. Postal Rates 2006
.. (New
postage rates)
8. ID Card [01]
.. (Biometric
w/fingerprint)
9. TSGLI Now Available
.. (Only $1
more)
10. CRSC [33]
. (68%
approval rate)
11. DOD GIFT LIMITS UPDATE 01:
12. Burial At Sea Ceremony
... (How it is
done)
13. Airport Baggage Security
.. (What to
expect)
14. Veteran Web Links
(Alphabetical listing)
15. VA HBPC
.. (Home care
program)
16. Laptop Hardware Security
. (Steps to
take)
17. BULLETIN SUBSCRIPTION NOTES: |
15 December 2005 |
