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  1. Veterans Health Information Update: Toll-Free VA Support Line among Many New Services for Caregivers of Veterans Veterans Health Information Update: Toll-Free VA Support Line among Many New Services for Caregivers of Veterans ...
  2. The Veteran Gold Card provides post-9/11 Veterans with extra support as they transition out of the military Yesterday President Barack Obama announced several new initiatives to help Veterans translate their military skills for the civilian workforce and provide Veterans with new tools to aid their search for jobs. The new Veterans Job Bank connects unemployed Veterans to job openings with companies that want to hire them. The Obama Administration partnered with leading […]...
  3. Veterans Day — November 11 This federal holiday marks the anniversary of the end of World War I and honors Americans who’ve served their country. Thank you to all American Veterans for your service and your sacrifice....
  4. Consumer Protection Blog Check out the Federal Trade Commission’s blog with tips on protecting your privacy, managing your money, steering clear of frauds, and much more. MedicareCard.com has been serving consumers for several years with a primary emphasis on Medicare information and assistance. We started the medicare blog in order to provide the community with forum opportunities to […]...
  5. Final Honors for Vets This Veterans Day, as I have for the last few years, I will be thinking about my dad. My dad was buried in a Department of Veterans Affairs cemetery near Tampa, Florida, four years ago. The ceremony was dignified and moving, and would have made my dad proud. When we arrived from the funeral home […]...
  6. National Resource Directory – GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program National Resource Directory - GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program...
  7. Medicare: Apply for a Passport Whether you’re renewing an old passport or applying for the first time, visit the U.S. Department of State for passport-related services. Currently, processing times are about 4-6 weeks, or 2-3 weeks for the more costly, expedited service. MedicareCard.com has been serving consumers for several years with a primary emphasis on Medicare information and assistance. We […]...
  8. MedicareCard.com Starts a New Blog Medicarecard.com blog is a helpful public discussion forum for those interested in topics related to medicare, medicaid, and social security. Join the discussion and voice your views....
  9. Veterans Alcohol and Drug Dependence Rehabilitation Program provides medical, social, vocational, and rehabilitation therapies Veterans Alcohol and Drug Dependence Rehabilitation Program provides medical, social, vocational, and rehabilitation therapies...
  10. Medicare – Concurrent Retirement & Disability Payments (CRDP) The Department of Defense (DoD) is, and has been, making extra payments to retirees to overcome some or all the offset from retired pay associated with receipt of disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Retirees cannot receive benefits simultaneously under both of these programs....
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  12. Reporters and Editors are Invited to Apply for 2011 “Medicine in the Media” Course The National Institutes of Health, along with partners at Dartmouth College and the Department of Veterans Affairs, is pleased to present a free annual training opportunity to help develop journalists’ ability to critically evaluate and report on medical research....
  13. New Retirement Benefits – Medicare Does it Help? The Department of Defense 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....
  14. Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program This program provides mortgage payment relief to eligible homeowners who’ve experienced a 15% or greater drop in income due to a medical emergency and/or involuntary unemployment or underemployment. Learn more about eligibility and how the program works. MedicareCard.com has been serving consumers for several years with a primary emphasis on Medicare information and assistance. We […]...
  15. New substances added to HHS Report on Carcinogens The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today added eight substances to its Report on Carcinogens, a science-based document that identifies chemicals and biological agents that may put people at increased risk for cancer. MedicareCard.com has been serving consumers for several years with a primary emphasis on Medicare information and assistance. We started the […]...