Navigation

wcmoa.org wcmoa.org Western Connecticut Military Officers Association
Home

Main Menu

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Chapter News
    • Fun Photos!
    • Bulletin Board *New*
    • Chapter Admin
  • Membership
    • New Members
    • Membership Application
    • Pay Your WCMOA Dues
    • WCMOA Roster
  • Fundraising
    • Donate to Connecticut Heroes in Defense of Our Nation
    • Donate to Connecticut Heroes in the Arts
    • Donate to Connecticut Heroes in Innovation and Science
  • YAA Program
    • YAA 2023
    • YAA 2023 Candidate Application
    • Student and Guest YAA 2023 Banquet Reservations
    • Member 2023 YAA Banquet Reservations
  • Our Next Quarterly Event
  • WCMOA Officers
  • Support and Sponsors
    • Quest Diagnostics
    • Thundercat Technology
  • Veteran Affairs and News
    • Interesting Posts from all over
  • Contact Us
Return to Content

Veteran Affairs and News

Items of Interest for ALL Veterans


Tricare fee increases for 2023 revealed

Check out the article here…

Correcting benefits for medically retired vets a ‘top priority’ for Senate VA Committee, Tester vows

Medically Retired Vet Benefits



Veterans to receive free emergency mental health care beginning Jan. 17

Mental Health Care


VA Benefit Payment Rates Increase

The Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for VA disability compensation benefits programs became effective on December 1, 2022. The 8.7% COLA increase is for the calendar year 2023.

Veterans and beneficiaries receiving VA disability compensation will notice an increase in their monthly payments, starting January 1, 2023. This annual increase impacts disability benefits, clothing allowance, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), as well as other VA assistance programs. If you do not see a difference in the amount, you should contact the VA regional office near you.

To ask questions about applying for VA disability benefits or appealing a VA decision, reach out to a VA-accredited representative today.

VA Benefit Payment Rates Increase


Toxic Toll: PACT Act provides benefits for veterans who become ill after burn-pit exposure

Burn Pit Exposure


VA Life Insurance


Just in case you need emergency medical care over the holidays…

If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, you shouldn’t hesitate to get emergency care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room quickly. A medical emergency is an injury, illness, or symptom so severe that without immediate treatment, you believe your life or health is in danger.

Emergency Medical Care Coverage



Veterans and transitioning military get free year of LinkedIn Premium
LinkedIn Premium


Thousands of independent pharmacies now able to rejoin Tricare network

Pharmacies Rejoin TriCare Network


Former YAA Award Winner Spotlighted at UCONN Veterans Day Provides Opportunity to Recognize UConn’s Military Community

Educating, training, and celebrating the 800 military-affiliated students at UConn

UConn students John Durham and Mariel Beebe salute the Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial on the Storrs campus.

John Durham ’24 CLAS, Sergeant in the Army, and Mariel Beebe, ’24 (NUR) Staff Sergeant in the Air Force saluting The Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial on President’s Field in honor of Veteran’s Day. Sept. 30, 2022. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Former YAA Student Highlighted at UCONN on Vet’s Day


First Look at the VA’s New Toxic Exposure Screening All Vets Will Take When Seeing a Doctor

Sign cautions visitors on the Marine base at Camp Lejeune.
In a Feb. 27, 2013 photo, a sign cautions visitors outside a “pump and treat” facility on the Marine base at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The installation is the site of one of the worst drinking water contaminations in U.S. history. (AP Photo/Allen Breed)VA’s New Toxic Exposure Screening

TriCare and FEDVIP Opens on 14 Nov

New rates for Tricare premium-based programs

2023 Costs for TRICARE Reserve


6 More States Stop Taxing Military Retirement

6 States Stop Taxing Military Retirement


‘Tens of Thousands’ More Veterans Will Be Eligible for VA Health Care Starting Oct. 1

Tens of Thousands of Vets Eligible for Care

 


VA to screen all patients for toxic exposure issues

VA Toxic Exposure Link


The PACT Act and your VA benefits

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans — and their survivors — with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.

The PACT and its Benefits


If you are experiencing eye care issues, and qualify with the VA, or are caring for a veteran, here is something that might be of interest.

Eye Care for Veterans 


State Tax Information for Military Members and Retirees


These links contains an excellent compilation of Veterans Benefits in Connecticut. 

For example: Get a discount on your property taxes.

https://portal.ct.gov/DVA/Pages/State-of-CT-Guide-to-Benefits/Benefits

Additional CT Veteran Benefits

Recent Posts

  • Veterans and transitioning military get a free year of LinkedIn Premium
  • Thousands of independent pharmacies now able to rejoin Tricare network
  • Former YAA Award Nominee Spotlighted at UCONN on Vet’s Day
  • First Look at the VA’s New Toxic Exposure Screening All Vets Will Take When Seeing a Doctor
  • Tricare and FEDVIP open seasons begin Nov. 14; what you need to know

Recent Comments

    © 2023 wcmoa.org. All Rights Reserved.

    Powered by 123ehost.com