Category Archives: National Legislative Updates

Legislative Update 10 November 2016: Trump’s Military: What Troops Can Expect from Their Next Commander in Chief

                  A day early this week because of the Veteran’s Day Holiday tomorrow

                                            We have no Action Items this week

If you did not participate in the Arlington National Cemetery survey last week, you may do so this week at the last issue below. But do so when you have 5 to 10 minutes to spare.

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TRUMP’S MILITARY: WHAT TROOPS CAN EXPECT FROM THEIR NEXT COMMANDER IN CHIEF

Potential boost in troop levels and more?

MOAA takes a look at what’s to come for America’s military.

 
 

CHANGES ON THE HILL – VETS IN CONGRESS

Outlook for the 115th Congress

Will the downward trend continue?

 
 

ARE VETS HEALTHIER THAN NON-VETS?

MOAA partners on survey with United Health Foundation

See how veterans’ health compares to the rest of the nation

 
 

ARLINGTON — MAYBE NOT YOUR FINAL RESTING PLACE?

We’re looking for your feedback

If you didn’t take it last week, please take a moment to complete our 5-minute survey.

 

 

 

 

    Collectively We Can and Are Making a Difference

 

FOR ALL, Please feel free to pass these Weekly Legislative Updates on to your group of Veteran Friends –

don’t be concerned with possible duplications – if your friends are as concerned as we are with Veteran issues, they probably won’t mind getting this from two or more friendly sources.

.                                                               That’s it for today- Thanks for your continuing help!

 

 

Legislative Update 4 November 2016: Arlington – Maybe Not Your Final Resting Place?

                                            We have One Action Item today at the Second Issue

If you decide to participate in the survey at Issue 1, do so when you have 5 to 10 minutes to spare.

 

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ARLINGTON — MAYBE NOT YOUR FINAL RESTING PLACE?

Without action, Arlington Nation Cemetery will be full in 25-35 years

We’re looking for your feedback. Please take a moment to complete our five-minute survey.

 
 

BURN PIT REPORT REIGNITES TROOP EXPOSURE CONCERNS

Report shows little progress assessing burn pit health problems

What more should DoD and VA do?

 
 

COMMISSARY REVENUE CONTINUES DECLINE

MWR programs negatively affected

Potential exchange fix tied up in red tape.

 
 

WHY TIE MILIARY KIDS TO MEDICARE?

Military children with terminal illnesses aren’t getting needed care

Medicare rules don’t work for kids.

 

 

 

 

   Collectively We Can and Are Making a Difference

FOR ALL, Please feel free to pass these Weekly Legislative Updates on to your group of Veteran Friends – don’t be concerned with possible duplications – if your friends are as concerned as we are with Veteran issues, they probably won’t mind getting this from two or more friendly source                                    That’s it for today- Thanks for your continuing help!

 

Legislative Update 28 October 2016: What Raise Do Troops Deserve for 2018?

                                            We have No Action Items today.

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PENTAGON HALTS GUARD BONUS RECOUPMENT

Amid uproar, Pentagon stops in its tracks

A decade ago, at the height of war, thousands of California National Guard and Reserve members were given hefty reenlistment bonuses. Now the Guard says they were overpaid, and Congress has gotten involved to protest recoupment.

 
 

WHAT RAISE DO TROOPS DESERVE FOR 2018?

Average American’s raise measured

Will troops’ raise meet that standard?

 
 

SHOULD OFFICERS VOTE? MAJOR SAYS NO; MOAA SAYS YES

Controversial op-ed riles military community

MOAA reached out to the writer of a recent editorial that encouraged you to sit out this election.

 
 

TOP 5 MILITARY-HEAVY DISTRICTS

Top congressional districts for retirees and survivors

Forget toss-ups and swing districts. What’s your pick for the one with the most military votes?
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Collectively We Can and Are Making a Difference

 

FOR ALL, Please feel free to pass these Weekly Legislative Updates on to your group of Veteran Friends –

don’t be concerned with possible duplications – if your friends are as concerned as we are with Veteran issues, they probably won’t mind getting this from two or more friendly sources.

.                                                               That’s it for today- Thanks for your continuing help!

 

Legislative Update 21 October 2016: Diet (small) COLA May Cause Headache

We have 2 Action Items today. Click on S.3042 and H.R. 5426 at the third issue below.

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DIET COLA MAY CAUSE HEADACHE

Next year’s cost-of-living adjustment announced

Small COLA means steep Part B premium hikes for many.

 
 

NEW PREVENTATIVE SERVICES NOW COVERED BY TRICARE

Take advantage of new coverage

Well-child visits and cancer screenings should cost you less.

 
 

COURT RULES AGAINST RESERVIST WHILE CONGRESS MULLS LEGISLATIVE FIXES

Courts say protection takes a law change

Employers’ mandatory arbitration clauses trump some USERRA protections.

 
 

HOLY MACRA! NEW MEDICARE/TRICARE PAYMENT SYSTEM COMING

Focusing on quality over volume

MACRA aims for cost-effective and outcome-based health care.

 

 

 

 

 Collectively We Can and Are Making a Difference

 

FOR ALL, Please feel free to pass these Weekly Legislative Updates on to your group of Veteran Friends –

don’t be concerned with possible duplications – if your friends are as concerned as we are with Veteran issues, they probably won’t mind getting this from two or more friendly sources.

.                                                               That’s it for today- Thanks for your continuing help!

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legislative Update 14 Oct 2016: High or Low COLA – CPI Is Still Your Friend

                          We have No Action Items today 

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HIGH OR LOW COLA – CPI IS STILL YOUR FRIEND

Some consider COLA alternative

In his October As I See It column, MOAA Government Relations VP Col. Steve Strobridge, USAF (Ret) defends the COLA formula.

Q & A WITH CJCS

Dunford sounds off on deployments, families, and military benefits

MOAA sits down with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to discuss military families.

ARMY HALTS $105M IN CUTS TO MWR PROGRAMS

Army reconsidering 25 percent budget cut

“The service needs to get this right so soldiers and their families are taken care of,” says Army Chief of Staff.

 

 

  Collectively We Can and Are Making a Difference

 

FOR ALL, Please feel free to pass these Weekly Legislative Updates on to your group of Veteran Friends –

don’t be concerned with possible duplications – if your friends are as concerned as we are with Veteran issues, they probably won’t mind getting this from two or more friendly sources.

.                              That’s it for today- Thanks for your continuing help!

 

Legislative Update7 October 2016: TRICARE and Other Changes We Know Are Coming

                             We have No Action Items today

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TRICARE, SURVIVOR, OTHER CHANGES COMING

What we know so far

Final action waits Congress’ “lame duck” session.

 
 

2017 RESERVE TRICARE RATES

Next year’s rates released

How much will reservists pay for TRICARE in 2017?

 
 

ABSENTEE VOTING — HAS YOUR DEADLINE PASSED?

You may have another option to vote

Download your free Absentee Voting Guide now.

 
 

ELIZABETH DOLE LAUNCHES HIDDEN HEROES CAMPAIGN

Tom Hanks joins mission to help caregivers

Campaign focuses on caregiver recognition and support.

 

 

  Collectively We Can and Are Making a Difference

 

FOR ALL, Please feel free to pass these Weekly Legislative Updates on to your group of Veteran Friends –don’t be concerned with possible duplications – if your friends are as concerned as we are with Veteran issues, they probably won’t mind getting this from two or more friendly sources.

.                    That’s it for today- Thanks for your continuing help!