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Military Service and Family Life
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Upcoming Programming
Navigating TRICARE’s Autism Care Demonstration: A Guide for Providers & Military Families
July 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Join us for an informative webinar on the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration, a critical program designed to support military families with members diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This s...
Medicaid’s Role in Military Family Well-Being & Economic Security
August 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
This webinar will explore Medicaid’s role in contributing to the well-being and economic security of military families. For some military families, Medicaid provides additional support not otherwise...
Flexible Spending Accounts: A Tax-Advantaged Way to Pay for Expenses
September 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Note: This webinar has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 10, 2024. This webinar delves into how Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) can support service members and their families in paying for depe...
Learning Library
Supporting Special Needs Families: Exploring Trusts & ABLE Accounts
June 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
This webinar provides an overview of the different types of special needs trusts (first-party, third-party, and pooled trusts) and explains the value of these instruments for individuals with disabili...
Foundations for Military Family Financial Readiness
June 4 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm CDT
OneOp courses are available for free through Thinkific. Get started by registering for a free account on Thinkific.Coming soon! Find out more about this course that will be available and on-demand in ...
Federal Student Aid: Repayment 101
April 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
This webinar covers the basics of repaying federal student loans. Topics include types of repayment plans, forgiveness and cancellation programs, benefits of consolidating, getting loans out of defaul...
Recent Blogs
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) providers play a critical role in supporting military families who have dependents with special needs. However, it's essential for providers to create clear boundaries to ensure that parents and caregivers are empowered to advocate for their care recipients.
Military spouses face many challenges in obtaining and maintaining full- and part-time employment. The federal government is committed to helping military spouses find rewarding careers.
Military families can plan for dependent care expenses by contributing a specific amount to the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) each pay period. These contributions are deducted automatically before taxes. Identify how it works, eligible expenses, contribution limits, and more.
National Guard and Reservist families experience military life in a unique way as compared to their active duty counterparts. Most National Guard and Reservist families do not live on or near military bases like active duty service members do. Living near a military base provides access to a community of…
