Resources for Veterans
RETIREMENT
• The Retired Enlisted Association – National Chapter of TREA.
• Medicare for Veterans – 7 Medicare Facts Every Veteran Should Know
• Social Security Office – You qualify for a higher social security payment because of your Military service, for active duty any time from 1957 through 2001 (the program was done away with 1 January 2002). Up to $1200 per year of earnings credit credited at time of application – which can make a substantial difference in social security monthly payments upon your retirement. You must bring your DD-214 to the Social Security Office and you must ask for this benefit to receive it! Check the site for details.
• Bruce McCandless Veterans Nursing Home – and General John J. Pershing Post 1919 of the American Legion, Florence, Colorado are part of the Colorado Veteran Community Living Centers.
