What the official sources say
PRA publishes a retired-military Courtesy category. Its August 2025 checklist places a $1,000 monthly pension or similar-benefit requirement under ages 40–49, while also listing a non-pensioner deposit tier. The overview uses different category wording. Separated service, VA benefits and the applicable age-specific requirements need written PRA confirmation. Income alone does not establish eligibility.
What to prepare
Bring the actual service, retirement and current benefit records to the review. A separated veteran should not infer eligibility from income alone; a retiree should not infer it from title alone. Obtain a case-specific written answer from PRA.
Plan while the question is resolved
Use Classic as a provisional budgeting comparison where age permits. Do not move a Courtesy-sized deposit until PRA confirms that category and its requirements.
Sources and next steps
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Source review October 24, 2026Reviewed by Adam Juchniewicz, LL.M.Claim dates and qualifications