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Help with Prescription Drug CostsIf your father, or any father figure you know, is covered by Medicare and has limited income and resources, he may qualify for extra help — available through Social Security — to pay part of his monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments.  Get the details (in PDF)En Español | |
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| Fire Protection Inspector The NYC Fire Department is holding a Job Fair on July 8, 2009 for the position of Fire Protection Inspector. Interested Veterans can view the "Requirements to be Hired" and visit online at www.nyc.gov/fdny. If they meet the requirements, they can call 311 or email FDNY at recruitment@fdny.nyc.gov to make a reservation. Learn more (in PDF) | |
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| Free College Classes & Services for Veterans The Veterans Upward Bound Program at LaGuardia CC is a FREE program providing preparation for college placement tests and academic advisement including identifying career goals and assistance in applying to a college degree program. This July they will host this program at the CUNY Office of Student Services at 101 W. 31st Street in Manhattan. This is an excellent program for veterans to enhance their skills in preparation for a return to an educational environment. Learn more (in PDF) | |
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| Campaign to Help Businesses Create Jobs for Vets Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently launched a new public awareness campaign to encourage employers to hire new veterans and take advantage of a new tax break. Learn more | |
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| Free Legal Clinics for Low-Income Veterans The City Bar Justice Center is hosting several Free Legal Clinics for Low-Income Veterans with VA benefits issues. Volunteer lawyers will be available to meet with you to evaluate and help you fill out your disability benefits application. Appointments are required. Learn more (in PDF) | |
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| Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation: Claims are now being accepted from Filipino Veterans eligible for one-time payments from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation (FVEC) fund. If an eligible person who has filed a FVEC claim dies before payment is made, VA will pay the surviving spouse, if any. To be considered for the FVEC benefit, a completed VA Form 21-4138 (CF), Statement in Support of Claim (FVEC), must be submitted to VA. Download the form (in PDF) | |
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| Disney World Armed Forces Salute Ticket Walt Disney World has just introduced a special Armed Forces Salute Ticket for 2009. Each qualifying Military Service member* (active duty or retired) will receive a complimentary 5-Day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Ticket” with Park Hopper and Water Park Fun & More options included. Learn more (in PDF) | |
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| Special Extra Earnings for Military Service Since 1957, if you had military service earnings for active duty (including active duty for training), you paid Social Security taxes on those earnings. Since 1988, inactive duty service in the Armed Forces reserves (such as weekend drills) has also been covered by Social Security. Under certain circumstances, special extra earnings for your military service from 1957 through 2001 can be credited to your record for Social Security purposes. These extra earnings credits may help you qualify for Social Security or increase the amount of your Social Security benefit. Learn more | |
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 Determine Eligibility for Social Service Benefits Using ACCESS NYC, you can screen your family for over 20 City, State, and Federal health and human service benefit programs in seven languages. You can also learn how to apply, search for office locations and partially complete and print applications for some of the programs. Learn more |
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Help the Mayor’s Office of Veterans' Affairs Promote Veteran and Military Initiatives Throughout New York City The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City raises money to promote the general welfare of the City's residents and aid civic improvements. The Fund supports the work of many City Agencies including Veterans assisted by the Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs, Education, Parks, Health, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs, and raises funds for many quality of life initiatives. Learn more |
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