Thank You

Your inquiry has been submitted. You should expect a response within 24 hours.

Please refer below for contact information for government agencies that you should report changes to your or your family members’ benefits status (changes of address, marital status, dependency status, disabilities, or college attendance).

	Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS):
Phone:	(800) 321-1080
Website:	www.dfas.mil
	Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):
Phone:	(800) 827-1000
Website:	www.va.gov
	Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reports System (DEERS):
Phone:	(800) 538-9552
Website:	https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/
	Social Security Administration (SSA):
Phone:	(800) 772-1213
Website:	www.ssa.gov

Benefit Facts

ESGR

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense organization established to promote cooperation and understanding between Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from the employee's military commitment. The ESGR Ombudsman Services Program provides neutral counseling and mediation of issues relating to compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

Benefit Facts

G.I. Bill

The Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33 benefits) is an education benefit program specifically for military members who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Depending on an individual's situation, provisions of the program may include coverage of tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, a books and supplies stipend, Yellow Ribbon payments, college fund, rural benefit payments and transferability to eligible immediate Family members (Spouse and Children).

Benefit Facts

SECO

SECO offers comprehensive information, tools and resources to support career exploration, education, training, licensing, employment readiness and career connections.

Benefit Facts

Dual TRICARE and VA

When leaving active duty, Service members may be entitled to or eligible for benefits offered by TRICARE and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), depending on whether the Service member retires or separates. If retiring, the Service member is eligible for TRICARE as a military retiree and may also be eligible for certain VA benefits. Service members who separate due to a service-connected disease or disability may be eligible for VA benefits and certain TRICARE benefits.

Benefit Facts

VA Home Loans

VA helps Service members, Veterans, and eligible Surviving Spouses become homeowners.

Benefit Facts

TSP

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a Federal Government-sponsored retirement savings and investment plan. It offers the same type of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations offer their employees under "401(k)" plans.

Benefit News

Stay up to date

08/20/2026

TRICARE Dental Program orthodontic coverage: What to know before you start getting care

FALLS CHURCH, VA, August 20, 2026 - Do you or your child need braces? You should know that the TRICARE Dental Program covers orthodontic care. Keep reading to learn who qualifies, what’s covered, and how costs work.

08/19/2026

TRICARE, Medicare, and Social Security: how your entitlements work together

FALLS CHURCH, VA, August 19, 2026 - Are you curious about how TRICARE, Medicare, and Social Security work together? Many service members and their families don’t realize that Social Security taxes deducted from each paycheck help build a foundation for future financial security. You’ve been paying into Social Security, so keeping tabs on your information is key.