[Heartnsoul]

My husband spent 30 yrs in military. Marines and army. When he went over to register, they told him he makes too much money. Is this possible? We both combined don't make more then 100,000 a yr. Are only low income veterans eligible? His insurance through his job doesn't have dental, eyeglasses or hearing aids? Anyone know VA eligibility rules?? Why would they need .y income? He is the veteran, not me?

[retiredguy123]

Here are the income rules:

Annual Income Limits - Health Benefits

[Keefelane66]

Since your husband retired with Tricare its a separate bucket of money than VA disability funding.
If your husband has a service related disability there is no income limit.

[Heartnsoul]

No service injury but at Camp Lejeune a year

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

My husband spent 30 yrs in military. Marines and army. When he went over to register, they told him he makes too much money. Is this possible? We both combined don't make more then 100,000 a yr. Are only low income veterans eligible? His insurance through his job doesn't have dental, eyeglasses or hearing aids? Anyone know VA eligibility rules?? Why would they need .y income? He is the veteran, not me?

Did you meet with a DAV person yet? If he was in CL claim need to be filed.

[Heartnsoul]

Could u kindly explain the tri care? Tk u

[Heartnsoul]

Dav?? No. What is that? No one explained anything

[LuvtheVillages]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

Could u kindly explain the tri care? Tk u

Tri Care is the health insurance that Military services provides to their retirees. Since your husband served more than 20 years, he should qualify, and he can enroll you also.

TriCare will always be secondary to any other health insurance that you have. So if he has health insurance through his employment, that pays first, then TriCare picks up any balance remaining.

Is he on Medicare yet? Then Medicare pays first, and TriCare picks up any balance remaining. So you do not need a Medicare supplement or drug plan. All doctors around The Villages are happy to accept TriCare.

I'm not certain how it works now if he is too young for Medicare. When we were that age, the veteran was covered as of age 60, I paid a premium until 65. Might be different now.

Check with the military benefits office.

Once on Tricare, he can get hearing aids, dental care, and vision care if he goes to a military base. Jacksonville NAS or Tampa (McDill) are closest.

[Heartnsoul]

Tk u for being kind and trying to explain. He is 70 and yes has Medicare and decent health insurance through job. Where do I meet with military personnel to discuss what exactly he is eligible for?

[Bitsee]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

My husband spent 30 yrs in military. Marines and army. When he went over to register, they told him he makes too much money. Is this possible? We both combined don't make more then 100,000 a yr. Are only low income veterans eligible? His insurance through his job doesn't have dental, eyeglasses or hearing aids? Anyone know VA eligibility rules?? Why would they need .y income? He is the veteran, not me?

Yes, that sounds about right.

My husband - 4 years in he Army doesn't qualify either because they stated that he was way over the income level to recieve any Veterans benefits.

My brother - 4 years in the Navy - same song and dance to him.

The VA folks in The Villages did tell my husband that he should feel very lucky not to have to depend on those benefits because he's so financially independent.
Go fiqure ~

The fact still remains that my husband did serve his country as well...does that not count for anything ?

[Heartnsoul]

That's why I'm confused? 25 plus yrs? He signed up during Vietnam but they didn't send him over. Marines few yrs then army NG 25 yrs and he can't go to VA?

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

That's why I'm confused? 25 plus yrs? He signed up during Vietnam but they didn't send him over. Marines few yrs then army NG 25 yrs and he can't go to VA?

Heart and soul the day your husband retired from the military he received medical and pension.
VA medical was a good recruiting lie.
With TriCare you can go to any doctor or medical facility here in The Villages you have a clinic nearest VA hospital is Tampa. Orlando and Gainesville. Since your husband is now on Medicare TriCare is your secondary insurance.

[Sparty6971]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

My husband spent 30 yrs in military. Marines and army. When he went over to register, they told him he makes too much money. Is this possible? We both combined don't make more then 100,000 a yr. Are only low income veterans eligible? His insurance through his job doesn't have dental, eyeglasses or hearing aids? Anyone know VA eligibility rules?? Why would they need .y income? He is the veteran, not me?

The eligibility rules for VA Health Care are complicated. Yes, income might be a deciding factor among the many. There are many issues such as Medal of Honor recipient, VA disability, Honorable discharge, service during certain dates, and many others. For example, I have an honorable discharge after 24 years service including the Vietnam era. My service is all very nice but that alone isn't enough for VA health care. Thankfully, I was not injured, I wasn't a Prisoner of War, and I don't have a certified VA disability. Plus, my income level rules out VA Health Care Certification.

Here is a comprehensive site to read - and it will take you some time to read, study and understand: VA Priority Groups | Veterans Affairs

That contains lots of information but after studying it, you will be in a better position to ask VA for amplification. Best of luck.

[LuvtheVillages]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

Tk u for being kind and trying to explain. He is 70 and yes has Medicare and decent health insurance through job. Where do I meet with military personnel to discuss what exactly he is eligible for?

Go online to
HTTPS://tricare.mil/tfl

There is a place to ask questions and phone numbers to call.

Or, call DEERS 800-538-9552


Is he receiving a military pension?

[jaj523]

If you have a military retired ID card, that is all you need. Just show that at the doctor's office. It is your TRICARE card.