From: Armed Forces News <fedweek@fedweek.com>

Sent: Oct 10, 2004 10:02 AM

Subject: All Military Personnel & Retirees: 2005 Retired Military Personnel Handbook Just Released

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Brand New Editorial Release

Dated Monday, October 11, 2004

2005 Retired Military Personnel Handbook Just Published --Only $9.95!

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Dear Armed Forces News Reader:

For 2005, The Retired Military Personnel Handbook has been COMPLETELY REVISED AND EXPANDED AND IS STILL ONLY $9.95!

The Retired Military Personnel Handbook is now in its sixth year and has been distributed to military installations and federal government agencies all over the world! It is specifically written for all military personnel and retirees and their families and is designed to guide you through every aspect of your retirement, explaining what benefits you may qualify for and how to get them, as well as providing a context for making many of the important decisions that lie ahead. Here's a look at just some of what's NEW in the 2005 edition:

TRICARE Plus program--A complete, down-to-earth explanation of the eligibility requirements and the covered benefits

Federal LTC Insurance program--Contains the eligibility, benefit choices, and premium considerations, including how the program differs for active employees versus retirees, tax considerations and other aspects of the program

Tax Policies--The latest information affecting your retirement accounts, estate tax treatment and long-term care premiums

New Retirement Lifestyle Information--Including how to evaluate continuing care communities and nursing homes

Incapacity Planning--New important information on protecting your heirs

Pay and Benefit Policies--The latest on COLAs, health and life insurance, Medicare and Social Security, Veterans Affairs and Defense Department programs, and a look at key legislative initiatives affecting retirees

Important Points of Contacts--Just updated points of contact, benefit rates, addresses, tax treatment of annuities, status of important legislation and other vital material

The new SGLI family coverage option--What it will cost you and what it will provide

Survivor Benefits--The latest information on survivor benefit policies and rates

Moving in Retirement--Special considerations for those moving in retirement

PLUS, COMPLETELY REVISED INFORMATION ON:

Retired pay and benefits--how the latest changes affect you and your family Disability retirement--qualifying, compensation, implications Medicare and Social Security benefits--eligibility and requirements Re-employment with the Government--the veterans' advantage Financial planning--maximizing your military retirement income Taxes in retirement--minimizing your tax burden A plain-English explanation of TRICARE for Life--what it does and doesn't cover, eligibility rules and how to make in prescription drug policies The new Senior Pharmacy Program--who is eligible, and how you can use it to save money on your prescription drugs Tricare dental benefits--what's covered and what's not VA health benefits--eligibility and facilities Survivor benefits--spouses and family members, divorce VA retirement compensation--types and how much Life insurance--USGLI, VSLI and other Government plans Other VA programs--assistance with loans, income, education, etc.

And much, much more!

"The 2005 Retired Military Personnel Handbook gives you the absolute latest information available on your military retirement and is a perfect tool to be used as a reference guide whether you are just nearing retirement or are already retired."

Don Mace

Publisher, Armed Forces News

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HOW TO GET "The 2005 Retired Military Personnel Handbook It's Available only at FEDweek!  see Below.

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The 2004 Retired Military Personnel Handbook is only $9.95 (plus $4 s&h) . You may  call our 24 hour toll-free order line at (888) 333-9335 and place your order or send your order with payment ($13.95) to:

FEDweek, PO Box 5519, Glen Allen, VA 23058.

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