About NERA

NERA works hard in Washington in the interest of national security. But NERA's success ultimately depends on your willingness to join us. As a service member, you have already demonstrated your willingness to "get involved." Reinforce your commitment to service by becoming a member of NERA, where thousands of other Sea Service Reservists are already mobilized in the battle to win today's--and tomorrow's--legislative and policy battles.

Your membership is vital to NERA's success.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Pay parity, re-employment rights, improvements in retirement, and establishment of the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan.
Increased Retirement Point Credit for earned Inactive Duty points--now 90.
Unlimited exchange and MWR use for Reservists, including IRR and gray area retirees.
Year-round commissary benefits for all Reservists.
Improved Montgomery GI Bill benefits.
Continuous Portal-to-Portal medical coverage and death benefits for drilling Reservists.
Serviceman's Group Life Insurance coverage up to $250,000 for all Reservists.
Space "A" Travel both in and out of US for Reservists to AT and other training sites.
TRICARE for Life second-payer to Medicare for retirees and spouses over 65.
Funding for dedicated equipment procurement for Reserve Forces.
Laws protecting Reservists against employment discrimination.
VA home loan eligibility for Selected Reservists.
TRICARE Dental Benefits for Family Members.

GOALS

Permanent Authority for Reservists to Qualify for Home Loan Guarantees through the VA.
Extension of the Reserve Dental Program to actively participating members of the Ready Reserve.
Portal-to-Portal coverage to include the evening prior to commencement of drill.
Medical coverage for Reservists and their families.
Disability retirement of Reservists with more than 15 but less than 20 years of service.
Restoration of the tax deductibility of nonreimbursable expenses associated with Reserve Training.
Tax credits for employers of Reservists absent from their jobs due to Reserve training or mobilization.
College loan repayment delays for mobilized Reservists.
Small business loans for self-employed Reservists following periods of mobilization.
Full-time commissary access and privileges.
Increased access to space available travel for Reservists and their family members.
Equitable leave policy for Reservists.
Basic Allowance for Housing for all Reservists who have mortgage or rental obligations whenever they are performing any type of active duty.
Montgomery GI Bill benefits for as long as Reservists remain members in good standing of the Selected Reserve, and for 5 years after separation from SELRES.
Concurrent receipt of VA disability and military retirement pay.
Elimination of Tricare Standard deductible for Reservists called to active duty for more than 30 but less than 180 days.
Military health care reform.
Expansion of mail order pharmacy benefits to cover all uniformed services beneficiaries, regardless of age, status or location.