AUSA Led the Way – Past Successes
- Prevention of new co-pays and fees for under 65 TRICARE beneficiaries
- Elimination of the SBP – Social Security offset
- Approval of concurrent receipt
- Waiver of the Medicare Part B penalties for military Retired Soldiers(part of the Medicare legislation)
- TRICARE for Life for over 65 Retired Soldiers and the Pharmacy Benefit for all beneficiaries
- Reduction of the Catastrophic cap from $7500 to $3000
- Elimination of financial penalties for federally employed Retired Soldiers
- Full funding of TRICARE/Pharmacy Programs for all beneficiaries
Check out the new TRICARE Dental Program premiums starting March 1
Pharmacy copayments waived for TRICARE Prime Remote enrollees in the US beginning Feb. 28, 2026
TRICARE 2026 Costs and Fees Preview
The PDF below is an overview of most TRICARE costs and fees. For detailed costs and fees, including those for TRICARE For Life, survivors, and medically retired individuals, visit www.tricare.mil/comparecosts.
View TRICARE 2026 Costs and Fees Preview PDF
2026 VA Disability Rates
2026 VA disability pay rates, which are effective December 1, 2025, have a confirmed year over year increase of 2.8% based on the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement. Use the charts provided on this page to determine your eligibility and expected monthly payout for your approved VA disability claim based on the 2.8% COLA increase. Final Figures down to the penny will be announced December 1, 2025 and updated here at that time.
2026 VA Disability Pay Rates & Charts | 2.8% COLA Confirmed
Resources for Retired Soldiers & Veterans
Retired Soldier Newsletter Archive
View Archive of Retired Soldier Newsletters
Retirement Planning Guide
Do you know how to retire from the Army? It’s more complicated than you might imagine. Download the Retirement Planning Guide 2026 to help you navigate the retirement maze.
Retired Soldier Handbook 2026
Retired Soldiers have earned many benefits and entitlements through their years of faithful service. View the U.S. Army Retired Soldier Handbook 2026 for more information.
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