Health Care for Active Armed Service Members and their Families
Military Health Care System
(Separate Website)
TRI-CARE - Your military health system.
By: U.S. Department of Defense
Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
(Separate Website)
Under the direction of the Navy Surgeon General, Navy Medicine provides high quality economical health care to active duty Sailors and Marines, retirees and their family members.
By: U.S. Department of the Navy
Navy Environmental Health Center
(Separate Website)
The mission of this branch of the armed services is to ensure Navy and Marine Corps readiness through leadership in prevention of disease and promotion of health.
By: U.S. Department of the Navy
Office of the Surgeon General of the Air Force
(Separate Website)
The Office of the Air Force Surgeon General (AF/SG) develops and implements medical programs and policies that provide for the health care of active duty and retired military personnel and their families.
By: U.S. Department of Defense
Health Care for Veterans
Veterans' Health Care and Medical Benefits Package
(Separate Website)
One of the most visible of all Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) benefits is health care. In October 1996, Congress passed Public Law 104-262, the Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996. This legislation paved the way for creation of a Medical Benefits Package -- a standardized, enhanced health benefits plan available to all enrolled veterans. The law also simplified the process for veterans to receive services.
Like other standard health care plans, the Medical Benefits Package emphasizes preventive and primary care, offering a full range of outpatient and inpatient services. This document contains more information about the kinds of services covered.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Disability Benefits for HIV Positive Veterans
By now most of us are familiar with the availability of Social Security Disability benefits and Supplemental Social Security Income, but not as well known are the variety of benefits available only to veterans. This article will provide a brief overview of several of the benefits that veterans with HIV/AIDS may qualify for. This will not be an exhaustive list, and if you are a veteran, the best thing for you to do is contact an attorney. Veteran's benefits can be complicated, and there are many requirements to meet in order to receive any or all benefits.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society
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