Your spouse and family serves with you. MOAA is committed to making sure military survivor issues are not neglected on Capitol Hill.
SBP-DIC Offset for Survivors
Congress should repeal the law that reduces military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities by the amount of any survivor benefits payable under the VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) program.
Arlington National Cemetery Burial Rules
The rules for interment in Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) are intended to allocate diminishing burial capacity in the cemetery to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in military service and other veterans most deserving of the honor. But confusion over the rules and the potential for abuse indicate a need to codify them in public law. The rules exist only in Army regulations and the Code of Federal Regulations.
Medicare Improvements
Increase Provider reimbursements and seek relief from late enrollment penalties.
COLAs and Military Retired Pay
Government retired pay promises must be kept, including annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) to prevent erosion of retirees' purchasing power by inflation.
Cap Future TRICARE Fee Increase at COLA Percentage
The FY2012 defense budget proposes an inappropriate index for the purpose of adjusting military TRICARE fees in 2013 and beyond.
TRICARE Dental Plan Needs
Fight to achieve a subsidy for TRICARE Dental plans.
TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Standard Improvements
Many upgrades are underway, but more needs to be done.
TRICARE Uniform Formulary
TRICARE prescription drug benefit to undergo changes.