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Veteran enrollment in Medicare Advantage: Analyses of favorable selection, plan marketing, and utilization

Abstract: Dual enrollment between the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Medicare Advantage (MA), the private alternative to Traditional Medicare (TM), poses a unique …

Cost of Veteran coronary artery bypass grafting: Veterans Health Administration versus community care

Abstract: The community care program within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) funds veteran care in the community. Cost of this program has increased with limited …

Families transition, too! Military families transition out of service: a scoping review of research from the Five Eyes nations

There is minimal research about the military-to-civilian transition (MCT) from the perspective of the family. The goal of this scoping review was to identify what is known about …

Differences in housing wealth between U.S. military service personnel and the civilian population-exploring the role of financial stress

Abstract: The study investigates whether frequent job-based relocations, which are typical for military service personnel, are correlated with households' ability to accumulate …

An evaluation of the impact of social determinants of health in military reservists

Abstract: Military reservists occupy a distinct social position, navigating dual roles as civilians and service members, an intersection that requires tailored intervention …

A federal demonstration project of money management services for Veterans at risk of homelessness

Abstract:With funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act and support from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in 2023 more than $2.1 million was distributed to 13 …

Research roundup: The financial impact of military service

Abstract: In 2014, 46.7 million Americans – 14 percent of the population – were living in poverty. Every day millions of Americans are forced to make tough choices based on …

Building relationships of trust? The experiences of military Veterans claiming 'interface first' Universal Credit

Abstract: Trust is a central consideration when understanding the administration of social security benefits and interactions between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and …

Estimating national and regional primary care spending in the Veterans Health Administration in 2022

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) historically has spent a larger percentage of total medical expenditures on primary care than other US payers, but …

Protocol for the pragmatic evaluation of the Department of the Air Force's Personal Financial Readiness Program

Abstract: Federal policy mandates that United States military members receive numerous financial trainings across their career to improve their financial literacy and equip them to …

Protocol for the pragmatic evaluation of the Department of the Air Force’s personal financial readiness program

Abstract: Federal policy mandates that United States military members receive numerous financial trainings across their career to improve their financial literacy and equip them to …

Instruments for measuring financial well-being among Veterans: A systematic review

Abstract: LAY SUMMARY: Financial health contributes to Veterans' well-being. The authors systematically searched the literature to identify tools that measure financial well-being, …