Veteran Resources - Social Security, Medicare, and Veterans

Ask Rusty – Special Extra Earnings for Military Service

Dear Rusty:  Both my cousin and I served in the military starting in 1964. He completed his 4...

Ask Rusty – Veteran Asks About Disability and Ex-Spouse Benefits

Dear Rusty: I am a military veteran with a total & permanent disability. I was married for over ten...

Ask Rusty – Why should a Veteran Pay for Medicare?

Dear Rusty:  I am a Veteran and all my Medical needs are covered by the VA. Why should I...

Clearing Up the Rumors on Veterans Benefits, As Well as a Rumor on Prisoner Benefits

One of the more persistent rumors we hear about at the AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisory Service involves...

Coordinating VA and Social Security Disability Benefits

As a country, we owe much gratitude to those who have served in our military, and especially to...

Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors

Military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security. Benefits available through Social Security...

Financial Literacy for Veterans

When it comes to preparing for the golden years, veterans and their families have many resources at their...

How do you qualify for Special Veterans Benefits (SVB)?

You qualify for SVB if you meet all of the following requirements. (a) Age. You were age 65 or older...

Medicare and Veteran’s benefits

Here are a few Q&A-type entries extracted from the SSA.gov website: Question: I have Medicare and Veteran’s benefits....

Military Service and Retirement–A Look at How Specific Service Affects Your Social Security Benefits

The AMAC Foundation, a Florida-based nonprofit, serves Seniors in a variety of meaningful ways, and our flagship program...