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There are federal and state programs committed to providing additional assistance for families with special needs. As a military family, you also can count on the support of the Exceptional Family Member Program, or EFMP, and Military OneSource special needs specialty consultants. EFMP & Me is here Military families with special needs — Take time to explore services and supports using this personalized tool as your guide. Online, 24/7. Learn More Learn about the benefits available to you and use them to take good care of your family. Supplemental Security Income Supplemental Sec ..read more

When you have a family member with special needs, financial planning, including estate planning, is vital. Be more prepared to care for your family member by planning ahead. Military OneSource is here to help you – with financial planning related to issues like disability tax credits, Supplemental Security Income and much more. How to start your financial plan While every family should have a financial plan for the future, it’s even more important for families with special needs. When setting up your plan, ask yourself: Will my family member need continued care throughout their life ..read more

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There are federal and state programs committed to providing additional assistance for families with special needs. As a military family, you also can count on the support of the Exceptional Family Member Program, or EFMP, and Military OneSource special needs specialty consultants. EFMP & Me is here Military families with special needs — Take time to explore services and supports using this personalized tool as your guide. Online, 24/7. Learn More Learn about the benefits available to you and use them to take good care of your family. Supplemental Security Income Supplemental Sec ..read more

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Under the military’s Blended Retirement System, about 85 percent of all active-duty and reserve service members will receive a retirement benefit, even if they don’t qualify for full retirement. That’s a big difference from the low numbers of service members today saving for retirement. Your future self will thank you if you begin saving even modestly today. Recent changes make it easier to save for your future. Learn how you can safeguard your financial future and understand the retirement system, including: Military OneSource Financial Counseling If you have questions about saving for retire ..read more

Medicaid is a federal program that provides eligible military families with benefits beyond TRICARE. It covers basic health and long-term care services for eligible children, adults, pregnant women, individuals with disabilities and the elderly, and for families with low income and limited resources. This benefit may be available for military family members who have special needs and require medical care. Medicaid coverage and income restrictions vary from state to state. Waivers States can offer a variety of medical and non-medical services under a waiver program. Sta ..read more