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What if you are a family member? Regarding VA health care benefits?
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you may qualify for health care benefits and other caregiver support through the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
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This makes me think of health and benefits . Can I even see the results of my tests?
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Yes! You can view them, download, or print them.
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OK, and with my VA health care, what kind of doctors are covered? Can I get checkups?
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You can get checkups with a primary care provider, and also see specialists if you need further health care.
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This all sounds good. I am glad that I applied for it. What do I do next?
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You are doing the best next thing, asking questions to know what your coverage includes!
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hi, thanks for having me. I'm in need to know what occurs when i report a family member death?
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Are you asking to get benefits for your spouse's or parent's record?
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No, it doesn't have anything to do with those.
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Are you asking to get benefits for retirement or disability on your own?
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Neither, i'm not planning any retirement or have any disability.
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Then, Are you asking because currently you are not getting any benefits?
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Yeah, now we are talking. That's the one.
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Good. If that last situation fits you, you should look to apply for survivors benefits asap. I'm telling you this, because there are cases in which benefits may not be retroactive.
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Oh, i see, and doesn't like how it sounds. I suppose i need to get into it. Anyway, what documents would i need to apply?
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Well, required documentation would depend on the benefit you will be applying, for example, Widows / Widower or surviving divorced spouse's benefits or child's benefits.
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Are you in possession of all documentation?
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Yeah, i've been collecting those for a while.
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Perfect. Then don't take more time, and go apply for Social Security asap.
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I'm here for MST support and want to know more about it
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Military Sexual Trauma refers to sexual assault or repeated threatening sexual harassment that happened while a Veteran was in the military . MST can happen to both women and men .
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were you involved in any sexual act against your will during your time in the military ?
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no it never happened to me personally
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If I want to talk to someone is there a hotline I can call?
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Yes there is. You can call 800 - 273 - 8255 then select 1 . We also have a confidential Veterans chat.
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I also wanted to ask about not having a VA primary care provider, if I could?
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You can call your nearest VA medical center and ask to speak to the MST coordinator . feel free to ask for a provider of a specific gender if that makes you feel more comfortable . and you can find a VA medical center near you.
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and they will help me even if I haven't reached out before or do I need to have already made a complaint or report?
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you can get help through VA even if you haven't reported the MST or have other proof that it happened .
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and I qualify for help if I'm a veteran even without prior history of needing some sort of help?
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you can get help through VA even if you don t qualify for other VA services . Remember that you also don't need to have reported the MST or have other proof that it happened , and you don t need to have a service - connected disability rating to receive help.
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I wanted to look into consolidating my school loans
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A good way of getting out of default is to consolidate your defaulted federal student loan into a Direct Consolidation Loan. It allows you to pay off one or more federal student loans with a new consolidation loan.
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What do I need to do to consolidate?
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There a few ways to get started
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can a parent consolidate a defaulted plus loan for their kid's schooling?
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The only income-driven plan they can choose is the Income-Contingent Repayment Plan
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can we do the loan consolidation with only one loan?
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Yes, loan consolidation allows you to pay off a federal student loan with a new consolidation loan
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Have you decided to make three payments on a defaulted loan before you consolidate it?
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no, I'm not there yet
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what comes next after I choose something like an income-driven plan for repayment?
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You would have to select one of the available income-driven repayment plans at the time you apply for the consolidation loan and provide documentation of your income
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Hello, where can I find detailed information about the TPD download?
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want to know everything about the TPD download?
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not everything but most
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What happens if my obligation to pay my loans is reinstated?
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In that case Nelnet will explain the reason for the reinstallation and provide you with information on what you can do if you have questions about the reinstallation or if you believe the reset was based on incorrect information.
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What actions do they take If they determine that I am totally or permanently disabled as per the documentation of the SSA or the certification of a doctor?
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The first thing is to notify you that your loans or TEACH Grant service obligation have been canceled;
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If my loan is canceled due to TPD, do I have to pay taxes on the amount of the canceled loan?
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In this case, if you received a TPD discharge of a loan before January 1, 2018, the amount of the loan written off can be considered income for federal tax purposes under the IRS rules of the Internal Revenue Service.
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So what benefit does a TPD download generate due to total and permanent disability?
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frees you from having to pay a loan from the Direct Loan Program
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can you give me details of How to apply for the GI Bill and related benefits
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Find out how to apply for the GI Bill and other VA education benefits as a Veteran , service member , or qualified family member
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How do I prepare before starting my application?
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Find out if you re eligible for VA education benefitss Gather the documents and information listed below that you ll need to apply for education benefits . See what benefits you ll get at the school you want to attend .
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what else can i apply
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can mail
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If that is my case, what can I do?
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in person then?
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yes
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Go to a VA regional benefit office and have a VA employee help you . Find a VA regional benefit office near you
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and if I need the help of a trained professional
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You can work with a trained professional called an accredited representative to get help applying for education benefits . Get help filing your claim
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and how would it be by mail?
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Fill it out and mail it to the VA regional claims processing office that s in the same location as your school . See a list of regional claims processing offices
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I need to know what to do about my loan which I defaulted.
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There are multiple options to get out of default.
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Have you failed to make payments on your federal student loan?
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Not really.
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Has COVID-19 impacted my loan repayment?
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Yes the Collection Activity and Temporary 0 % Interest on your loan is in place as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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How is the amount of my loan repayment calculated?
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The amount of your discretionary income is calculated by examining your adjusted gross income from your most recent federal income tax return that exceeds 150 percent of the poverty guideline amount for your state and family size.
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Will being in default affect my future financial status?
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Yes the consequences may affect your financial future so it is best to find out how to get out of default and take steps now.
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What does it mean when my defaulted loan has been consolidated?
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Once consolidated, your Direct Consolidation Loan will be eligible for benefits such as deferment, forbearance, and loan forgiveness. You'll also be eligible to receive additional federal student aid.
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Do I need an original card for an aduly who is not a citizen?
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Hello. I will be glad to help you only noncitizens who have permission to work from the Department of Homeland Security DHS can apply for a Social Security number
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Are you a non citizen?
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no i am a citizen
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Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.
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What documents do I need?
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You can not get a Social Security number for the sole purpose of obtaining a driver 's license Government benefits or services
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What kind of original documents do I require? What about a state-issued identification card?
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Yes, you can also provide another state-issued non-driver identification card.
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The details on the card might be a few years old, is that alright?
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Yes, an acceptable document must be current, not expired, and show your name, identifying information date of birth or age and preferably a recent photograph.
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And then I can get the card replaced for free, right?
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Of course. You can replace your child 's Social Security card for free if it is lost or stolen.
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What if I don t have VA health benefits?
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you can receive attention if you meet some requirements
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which are the requirements?
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If you ve served in a combat zone , get free private counseling , alcohol and drug assessment , and other support at one of our 300 community Vet Centers
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How do I do with someone now if it is an emergency
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