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Medicare and VA benefit articles for veterans
Plain-language articles on Medicare, VA health care, TRICARE For Life and Social Security, written for veterans and their families.
By Christopher Duncan
Certified Medicare Insurance Planner™ · Retirement Income Certified Professional®
Newest article: October 26, 2026
Latest article · October 26, 2026
3 TRICARE For Life Myths About Part B, Overseas Care and Costs
3 TRICARE For Life Myths About Part B, Overseas Care and Costs
TRICARE For Life myths can put coverage at risk. Learn the Part B rules, overseas costs, military hospital limits and what the $2,922 example means.
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Three articles most veterans should read first
Medicare + VA health careWhy Do Veterans Still Need Medicare at 100% Disabled?
What VA’s own materials say about signing up for Medicare, even with a 100% disability rating.
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Part B costs + penaltiesThe Medicare Part B penalty veterans should understand
How the Part B late enrollment penalty is figured, and why it can last for as long as you have Part B.
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TRICARE For LifeTRICARE For Life and Medicare Part B
For military retirees: TRICARE For Life requires Medicare Part A and Part B to keep your coverage.
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Medicare + VA health care
How Medicare works alongside VA health care, and what to know before you decide on Part B.
Medicare + VA health careWhy Do Veterans Still Need Medicare at 100% Disabled?
Medicare + VA health care9 things Original Medicare generally doesn't cover in 2026
Medicare + VA health careMedicare forms veterans need for enrollment
Medicare + VA health care5 Medicare mistakes veterans should avoid
Medicare + VA health careWhat the $150B defense law means for veterans on Medicare
Medicare + VA health careMedicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare
Medicare + VA health careVA coverage and Medicare Part B
Medicare + VA health careMedicare Advantage and VA benefits
Medicare + VA health careDo I need health insurance if I have VA benefits?
Medicare + VA health careDo veterans need to sign up for Medicare?
Part B costs + penalties
Part B premiums, IRMAA, the late enrollment penalty and the Medicare bills that start at 65.
Part B costs + penaltiesCan Selling Your Home Raise Your Medicare Premiums?
Part B costs + penaltiesHow Medicare Part B premiums are paid
Part B costs + penalties6 Medicare costs that start at 65
Part B costs + penaltiesMedicare Part B options for veterans
Part B costs + penaltiesPage 11 of the Medicare handbook for veterans
Part B costs + penaltiesThe Medicare Part B penalty veterans should understand
Part B costs + penaltiesIRMAA 2026: Medicare premiums and higher income
Part B costs + penaltiesMedicare taxes and Part B premiums for veterans
Part B costs + penalties2027 COLA and Medicare Part B
Part B costs + penaltiesMedicare IRMAA 2026: Part B income brackets
TRICARE For Life
For military retirees: how TRICARE For Life and Medicare work together.
Social Security, taxes + retirement
Social Security, VA disability income, taxes and retirement savings for veterans.
Social Security, taxes + retirementSocial Security for Veterans: Your 2027 Raise After Part B
Social Security, taxes + retirementThe senior deduction for veterans
Social Security, taxes + retirementWhy Social Security may be lower at 65
Social Security, taxes + retirementMilitary service and your Social Security record
Social Security, taxes + retirementVA disability compensation and Medicare
Social Security, taxes + retirementVeterans TSP after retirement and the FORWARD Act
Social Security, taxes + retirementCan veterans collect military retirement, VA disability, and Social Security?
Social Security, taxes + retirementDo disabled Veterans pay property taxes?
Social Security, taxes + retirement2023 VA disability compensation COLA
Social Security, taxes + retirementDo retired veterans get Social Security?
VA benefits and veteran life
VA health care
Priority groups, prescriptions, eyeglasses, records and everyday VA health care questions.
VA health careVA Priority Group 3: Benefits and eligibility
VA health careHow VA workforce changes could affect veterans
VA health careWho qualifies for VA caregiver and home-care benefits?
VA health careHow the VA pays for prescriptions
VA health careWhat does the Veterans Health Administration do?
VA health careWhat glasses does the VA provide?
VA health careHow to get your VA medical records
VA health careMaximum income for VA benefits
VA health careWhat is a VA hardship?
VA health careHow to refill a VA prescription
VA health careWhat is VA health care called?
VA health careWhat is a Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)?
VA health careWhere can veterans get prescriptions filled?
VA disability
Disability ratings, claims, C&P exams and what changes at 100%.
VA disabilityHow to get a 100% VA disability rating
VA disabilityVA disability claims: what the 2025 processing record means
VA disabilityHow many veterans have a 100% VA disability rating?
VA disabilityWhat medical conditions qualify for VA disability benefits?
VA disabilityHow long after a C&P exam does a VA rating take?
VA disabilityBenefits after a medical discharge
VA disabilityCan the VA take away 100% permanent-and-total disability?
VA disabilityHow many veterans receive disability compensation?
VA disabilityHow to file a VA hearing-loss claim
VA disabilityWhat percentage of VA disability claims are approved?
VA disabilityHousing grants for disabled veterans
VA disabilityWhat happens when you get 100% VA disability?
VA disabilityVA disability claims and evidence
VA disabilityHow to prepare for a VA C&P exam
VA disabilityHow veterans apply for VA disability benefits
VA disabilityWhat are VA disability benefits?
Survivors + burial
Benefits for spouses and families, burial benefits and life insurance.
Survivors + burialDoes SGLI cover off-duty death?
Survivors + burialWhat is the purpose of the National Cemetery Administration?
Survivors + burialDoes VA pay for a coffin?
Survivors + burialDo veterans get buried for free?
Survivors + burialDeath benefits for veterans and survivors
Survivors + burialWill my wife receive my VA disability after I die?
Survivors + burialBenefits for spouses of deceased veterans
Veteran life + benefits
Who counts as a veteran, education, jobs, discounts and life after service.
Veteran life + benefitsDo veterans get free groceries?
Veteran life + benefitsDo veterans go to college for free?
Veteran life + benefitsIn-state tuition for military dependents
Veteran life + benefitsWhat do veterans do after service?
Veteran life + benefitsWhy do veterans get tattoos?
Veteran life + benefitsWhat are combat veterans?
Veteran life + benefitsWhat does the Veterans Benefits Administration do?
Veteran life + benefitsHow much do doctors at the VA make?
Veteran life + benefitsHow to help homeless Veterans
Veteran life + benefitsWhy veterans make good entrepreneurs
Veteran life + benefitsHow long do you have to serve to be a veteran?
Veteran life + benefitsWhat does Veterans Affairs mean?
Veteran life + benefitsAre active-duty military members veterans?
Veteran life + benefitsWhat agencies are in the Department of Veterans Affairs?
Veteran life + benefitsWhen does Veterans Day occur?
Veteran life + benefitsHow to apply for commissary privileges
Veteran life + benefitsDo veterans like war movies?
Veteran life + benefitsWhy veterans may struggle to find jobs
Veteran life + benefitsWhat is the Veterans Administration?
Veteran life + benefitsDo veterans get free checked bags?
Veteran life + benefitsCan veterans shop at the Navy Exchange?
Veteran life + benefitsWhy adjusting to civilian life can be hard for some Veterans
Veteran life + benefitsHow many veterans have mental health conditions?
Veteran life + benefitsWhat do veterans suffer from?
Veteran life + benefitsWhat do veterans do for us?
Veteran life + benefitsWho is eligible for VA benefits?
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