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Scott's View: Accident Policy Covers You from Nation's Leading Cause of Injury Related Deaths

November 13, 2014

Scott Higgins, WeSalute Co-founder & Co-CEO

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For important service-related benefits that cover you every day of the year, here is interesting news for older Vets or current era Vets thinking of helping their parents: A recent New York Times article talks about the increase in the risk of falls and the leading cause of injury related death over the last decade, according the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

What is significant in this article is that falls are the leading cause of accident-related death in the 65 and over age group (where the largest increase was seen, up 50%). Learn more from Veterans Advantage about how we can help you deal with this disturbing statistic: $5,000 Accidental Death (AD&D) Insurance and $50,000 Global MedEVac in VetRewards CAREPackage to assist you and your family with this valuable coverage for the leading cause of accidents and death in our nation for those over 65, and included with every member plan.

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