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As you know, a service member becomes entitled to retired
pay upon completion of 20 years of service, regardless
of age. Military members are covered by one of three
separate retirement systems, depending on when they joined
the military and three systems require no contribution
from the service member:
Final Pay
High-3
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These three retirement systems have their own unique features
and incentives for military service members and you need
to know which one of these retirement systems you fall in and
ultimately make the important decision as to when you plan to
retire from the military. Your miltary pay will depend on many
factors and it’s important you make the best decision for you
and your family and to do so, you must educate yourself.
FEDweek’s 2003 Retired Military Personnel Handbook contains
this all-important information you need to make the proper
decisions and it has just been updated for 2003! Below you
will find more details about this comprehensive retirement
handbook for all military members. Please continue reading…
Thank You,
Armed Forces News Editorial Staff
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Brand New Editorial Release
2003 Retired Military Personnel Handbook Just Published
-Only $9.95!
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Dear Armed Forces News Reader:
For 2003, The Retired Military Personnel Handbook has been
COMPLETELY REVISED AND EXPANDED AND IS STILL ONLY $9.95!
The Retired Military Personnel Handbook is now in its
fourth year and has been distributed to military
installations and federal government agencies all over
the world! It is specifically written for all military
personnel and retirees and their families and is designed
to guide you through every aspect of your retirement,
explaining what benefits you may qualify for and how to
get them, as well as providing a context for making many
of the important decisions that lie ahead. Here’s a look
at just some of what’s NEW in the 2003 edition:
TRICARE Plus program-A complete, down-to-earth explanation
of the eligibility requirements and the covered benefits
Federal LTC Insurance program-Contains the eligibility,
benefit choices, and premium considerations, including
how the program differs for active employees versus
retirees, tax considerations and other aspects of the
program
Tax Policies-The latest information affecting your
retirement accounts, estate tax treatment and long-term
care premiums
New Retirement Lifestyle Information-Including how to
evaluate continuing care communities and nursing homes
Incapacity Planning-New important information on
protecting your heirs
Pay and Benefit Policies-The latest on COLAs, health
and life insurance, Medicare and Social Security,
Veterans Affairs and Defense Department programs, and
a look at key legislative initiatives affecting retirees
Important Points of Contacts-Just updated points of contact,
benefit rates, addresses, tax treatment of annuities,
status of important legislation and other vital material
The new SGLI family coverage option-What it will cost you
and what it will provide
Survivor Benefits-The latest information on survivor
benefit policies and rates
Moving in Retirement-Special considerations for those
moving in retirement
PLUS, COMPLETELY REVISED INFORMATION ON.
Retired pay and benefits-how the latest changes affect you
and your family
Disability retirement-qualifying, compensation,
implications
Medicare and Social Security benefits-eligibility and
requirements
Re-employment with the Government-the veterans’ advantage
Financial planning-maximizing your military retirement
income
Taxes in retirement-minimizing your tax burden
A plain-English explanation of TRICARE for Life-what it
does and doesn’t cover, eligibility rules and how to
make in prescription drug policies
The new Senior Pharmacy Program-who is eligible, and
how you can use it to save money on your prescription
drugs
Tricare dental benefits-what’s covered and what’s not
VA health benefits-eligibility and facilities
Survivor benefits-spouses and family members, divorce
VA retirement compensation-types and how much
Life insurance-USGLI, VSLI and other Government plans
Other VA programs-assistance with loans, income,
education, etc.
And much, much more!
“The 2003 Retired Military Personnel Handbook gives you
the absolute latest information available on your military
retirement and is a perfect tool to be used as a reference
guide whether you are just nearing retirement or are
already retired.”
Don Mace
Publisher, Armed Forces News
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