Healthcare Income limits
Veteran with:	VA National Income Threshold	VA Priority Group 8 Relaxation Threshold	VA Housebound Threshold	VA Pension with Aid and Attendance Threshold	VA Pension Threshold	Medical Expense Deductible
0 dependents	$34,171 or less	$37,588 or less	$16,805	$22,939	$13,752 or less	$677
1 dependents	$41,005 or less	$45,106 or less	$21,063	$27,195	$18,008 or less	$886
2 dependents	$43,356 or less	$47,692 or less	$23,414	$29,546	$20,359 or less	$1,002
3 dependents	$45,707 or less	$50,278 or less	$25,765	$31,897	$22,710 or less	$1,118
4 dependents	$48,058 or less	$52,864 or less	$28,116	$34,248	$25,061 or less	$1,233
For each additional dependent add:	$2,351	$2,351	$2,351	$2,351	$2,351	5% of the maximum allowable pension rate from the previous year
Child Earned Income Exclusion: $12,400

For certain Veterans the VA National Income Threshold (based on previous year’s gross household income) and/or net worth, is used to determine eligibility for Priority Group 5 assignment and cost-free VA health care. Applicable VA pension income thresholds are used to determine eligibility for cost-free medications and/or beneficiary travel benefits.

For Geographic-Based financial assessment (means test) information refer to https://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/resources/gmt

Note: Unreimbursed Medical expenses (what you paid out of pocket after medical insurance pays) may be deducted from your total gross household income. Unreimbursed medical expenses include: travel expenses, cost of a long term care institution or assisted living, health related insurance premiums (including Medicare premiums), diabetic supplies, private caregivers, incontinence supplies, prescriptions and dialysis not covered by any other health plan. Only the portion of the unreimbursed medical expenses that exceed 5% of the basic pension may be deducted (see Medical Expense Deductible).

Additional information is available at https://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/cost/financial_assessment.asp

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Income Thresholds for Cost-Free Health Care, Medications and/or Beneficiary Travel Eligibility

Based on Income Year 2019
Veteran with:	VA National Income Threshold	VA Priority Group 8 Relaxation Threshold	VA Housebound Threshold	VA Pension with Aid and Attendance Threshold	VA Pension Threshold	Medical Expense Deductible
0 dependents	$34,171 or less	$37,588 or less	$16,805	$22,939	$13,752 or less	$677
1 dependents	$41,005 or less	$45,106 or less	$21,063	$27,195	$18,008 or less	$886
2 dependents	$43,356 or less	$47,692 or less	$23,414	$29,546	$20,359 or less	$1,002
3 dependents	$45,707 or less	$50,278 or less	$25,765	$31,897	$22,710 or less	$1,118
4 dependents	$48,058 or less	$52,864 or less	$28,116	$34,248	$25,061 or less	$1,233
For each additional dependent add:	$2,351	$2,351	$2,351	$2,351	$2,351	5% of the maximum allowable pension rate from the previous year
Child Earned Income Exclusion: $12,400

For certain Veterans the VA National Income Threshold (based on previous year’s gross household income) and/or net worth, is used to determine eligibility for Priority Group 5 assignment and cost-free VA health care. Applicable VA pension income thresholds are used to determine eligibility for cost-free medications and/or beneficiary travel benefits.

For Geographic-Based financial assessment (means test) information refer to https://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/resources/gmt

Note: Unreimbursed Medical expenses (what you paid out of pocket after medical insurance pays) may be deducted from your total gross household income. Unreimbursed medical expenses include: travel expenses, cost of a long term care institution or assisted living, health related insurance premiums (including Medicare premiums), diabetic supplies, private caregivers, incontinence supplies, prescriptions and dialysis not covered by any other health plan. Only the portion of the unreimbursed medical expenses that exceed 5% of the basic pension may be deducted (see Medical Expense Deductible).

Additional information is available at https://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/cost/financial_assessment.asp

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In Meridian call the Lauderdale Health Dept-601 693 2451

The Meridian Clinic-601 693 0118

VA Health center in Jackson<ms. 601 362 4471

Protect yourself and others.

Between pandemic, ice storms, thunder storms if you know how to get in touch with a fellow member, please call,or text or email them to see if they are alright.

LEGION JAMES R. BLACKWELL POST 257
NEWLETTER/TRAINING LESSON
JANUARY 29, 2021

The American Legion’s National Executive Committee passed resolutions in August by email and October
in a virtual meeting adopting statements of vision, mission, and values that express the who, what and
why of the nation’s largest organization of wartime veterans. PLEASE READ AND KEEP

VISION
“THE AMERICAN LEGION: Veterans Strengthening America “
MISSION

“To enhance the well-being of America’s veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by
our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

VALUES

RAN IS A VETRAN
The American Legion embraces all current and former members of the military and endeavors to help
them transition into their communities.
SELFLESS SERVICE
The American Legion celebrates all who contribute to something larger than themselves and inspires
others to serve and strengthen America.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The American Legion meets the unique needs of local communities.
AMERICAN VALUES AND PATRIOTISM
The American Legion advocates for upholding and defending the United States Constitution, equal
justice and opportunity for everyone and discrimination against no one, youth education, responsible
citizenship, and honoring military service by observing and participating in patriotic and memorial
events.
ADVANCING THE VISION
The American Legion educates, mentors and leads new generations of Americans.

January 12,2021

Veterans can make appointment to get covid-19 vaccination with Jackson VA hospital. Here is how:

1. Call 601 362 4471
2. Select the prompt that says NURSE
3. Tell the nurse you want to set an appointment to get covid vaccination. She will ask for your last 4 digits of your social security number
4. She will switch you to the appointment desk
5. They will ask you for the last 4 digits of your social.
6. Then schedule an appointment to get vaccinated for covid-19 in Jackson VA Hospital

NOVEMBER 18,2020 At an executive board meeting today it was decided to postpone any meetings until further notice. The reason is because of the Pandemic virus is still raging out of control in Mississippi and other states. A vaccine is still months away as far as general availability is concerned.

A good number of our members are in the high risk category and it is better to be safe than to expose our members to potential health risk.

Additionally the search for a place to meet has been suspended. The Commander will issue a newsletter soon.