The ARNG GI Bill Kicker is not an entitlement but an additional benefit to the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIBSR, Chapter 1606) or Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIBAD, Chapter 30). The purpose of this benefit is to encourage use of MGIBSR or MGIBAD for education, supplement that use, and encourage the retention of those Soldiers making use of those benefits. … [Read more...]
Education Benefits for National Guard Members
Use Your VA Benefits for College, Trade Schools, and other types of education programs. The GI Bill provides a comprehensive package of benefits, particularly financial assistance for entering higher education, for National Guard soldiers. As a Guard member, you can use your National Guard benefits to pay for college. Consider using education benefits like: 100% Tuition … [Read more...]
TRICARE Providers
TRICARE beneficiaries have many options for selecting health care providers. Knowing their providers' TRICARE category can help beneficiaries make the right choice, and save them money. TRICARE terms used in reference to providers include "authorized," "participating," … [Read more...]
TRICARE Prime Travel and Non-Medical Attendant (NMA)
Military Treatment Facility (MTF) staff, Regional Office personnel, and TRICARE Prime beneficiaries should familiarize themselves with these important TRICARE travel benefits. Section 758 of the FY2001 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorized reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses … [Read more...]
TRICARE Prime Remote
TRICARE Prime Remote (TPR) provides healthcare coverage through civilian providers for those U.S. Uniformed Service Members and their families who are on remote assignment. It applies to members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, U.S. Public Health Service, and National … [Read more...]