Daily Archives: August 28, 2025

A military retiree’s roadmap to success with Medicare

By Matt Scherer Introduction At a recent town hall, the Fort Sam Retired Affairs Council invited representatives from the Defense Health Agency, TRICARE, Medicare, and Social Security to brief on medical benefits. More than 300 retirees attended, eager for clarity on their promised care. Some answers addressed retirees’ concerns to a satisfactory level. To cut through confusion, our team compiled…

Compensated Work Therapy programs aid veterans facing job barriers

    Do you know of a veteran who is facing a barrier to employment? The VA has a Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) program designed to help veterans regain their confidence in the work place. “”Employment is a critical protective factor against suicide, homelessness and substance use. CWT is a vital employment and therapeutic work program assisting Veterans with job…