by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 29, 2016 | Benefits, National Guard
State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI) is a program that provides group term life insurance exclusively for National Guard members and their dependents. The program is derived from United States Public Law 93-289, May 24, 1974, to encourage persons to join and remain...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 29, 2016 | Auxiliary, State Association
The 48th annual MNGEA State Conference is soon approaching! Duluth, Minnesota will be the host city for this year’s conference. The conference is set for February 18-19 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth(a change from the normal April time frame). Keynote...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 29, 2016 | Benefits, Education, Legislative, National Guard
Use of one of the Pentagon’s newer Defense Mobilization Authorities can directly impact benefits for deploying Reservists. Title 10 U.S.C. 12304b, Mobilization for Preplanned Mission Support, was approved in the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act as cost...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 29, 2016 | Legislative, Politics
I received this message from Connor Lentz, Legislative Assistant for US House Representative John Kline (R-MN) last week. MNGEA has worked very closely with Rep. Kline’s Office, especially with former Legislative Aide Ryan Silverberg. On several occasions, Rep...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 22, 2016 | Legislative
Last week Congress passed several non-controversial bills before they left for their Thanksgiving recess. These bills have all been given to President Obama for his signature, which should happen before the end of his term. HR 5392: No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should...
by | Nov 4, 2016 | Legislative, Roll Call
Drill Weekend Talking Points for November 2016 Congressional Update The 114th Congress has precious few days following the November 8 elections to pass any meaningful legislation. The Senate and House must agree on a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 4, 2016 | Legislative
Here are some Legislative updates from EANGUS – Nov 2016 Congressional Update The 114th Congress has precious few days following the November 8 elections to pass any meaningful legislation. The Senate and House must agree on a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 4, 2016 | Legislative, Politics
Changes In House Armed Services’ Makeup Could Reshape Next Year’s Budget Battle By Jacqueline Klimas – Washington Examiner • 10/30/16 12:01 AM The significant loss of senior House Armed Services Committee members in 2017 could make it more difficult...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 2, 2016 | Benefits, Veterans
By providing a more complete picture of your situation to the rating team when you file your VA compensation claim application, you not only make it easier for the raters to find your information and process your claim, but you also increase your chances of having...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Nov 2, 2016 | Benefits, Medical
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) — TRICARE has always had excellent coverage of important preventive services and they are making it better. TRICARE is adding preventive services to ensure alignment with recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, and...
