Dear MOAA Member,

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	Just for Members
	Have a TRICARE Question? Ask an MOAA Benefits Counselor! Do you have a question about TRICARE, the Survivor Benefit Plan, or other military benefits? Log in to MOAA’s Web Base, and submit it to one of our benefits assistance specialists.

Review Underway for Paid-Up Survivor Benefit Plan
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is reviewing all military retiree accounts that have met or soon will meet the paid-up Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) entitlement criteria — which means you may be able to stop paying SBP premiums.

MOAA Military Money Matters
In this new financial blog, MOAA brings you timely advice on smart money moves, common pitfalls in retirement, college planning for kids, estate and insurance planning, maximizing your military benefits, and more! Don’t miss the latest series of posts — “The Average Investor with Self-Inflicted Wounds.”

COLA Watch
April’s consumer price index is a 0.7 percent increase from March — and a 3.5 percent increase over the 2007 COLA base. Is this increase a good indicator of a large year-end COLA? Check out the breakdown of the last three years and decide for yourself.

Lecture Us Not on Retention
By Col. Steve Strobridge, USAF-Ret.
The ongoing debate regarding potential retention impact of Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) improvements has caused us to ponder what we do and don’t know about retention dynamics in the military.

Yes, You Can Appeal a VA Decision
Did you receive a notice from the VA stating your claim for benefits was disapproved? You can appeal the decision, but time is critical, so don’t delay.