Once upon a time, when you joined the military in the United States, you were at the mercy of the military medical system as an active duty soldier, sailor, airman, Marine, etc. There was little to no recourse for those who suffered medical malpractice in the military healthcare system. But that has changed. In 2019,… Read more »
On April 9, 2024, we reported a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, which is responsible for fulfilling military healthcare prescriptions worldwide. Basic pharmacy services at military clinics and bases were affected from Scott Air Force Base in Illinois to Kadena Air Base, Japan. In April we reported that Change Healthcare officials had “a high-level of confidence”… Read more »
Is something wrong with the Commissary system? Amidst multiple problems keeping store shelves stocked, complaints of poor quality, and, in some cases, a lack of basic options, plans are being made to boost Commissary utilization. However, implementing those plans requires actions in addition to those taken to get groceries to Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) stores… Read more »
Is joining a military association the right move for you? There are many to choose from, and there is a variety of options. Some military associations are focused on veterans and family members from specific war eras, others are meant to support disabled vets, and some are meant to encourage a general sense of community… Read more »
TRICARE offers prescriptions by mail and home delivery options for qualifying beneficiaries. Thanks to a partnership with Accredo, a national specialty pharmacy, copays for specialty drugs delivered under the TRICARE/Accredo partnership may decrease as options for those receiving the prescriptions may expand. Some 45 thousand people may be affected by the program and its potentially… Read more »
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have introduced a variety of proposals to increase military pay and expand access to childcare. These actions follow the release of a House Armed Services Committee report on April 11, 2024, outlining military pay, housing, child care, and spouse job issues. The committee’s Quality of Life Panel directed the… Read more »
The Defense Department and State Department have partnered to expand job opportunities for military spouses overseas. The two agencies have signed a memorandum of understanding or MOU designed to streamline the employment process for military spouses interested in working remotely as federal employees. Barriers to Military Spouse Job Opportunities? A military spouse who has a… Read more »
The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a veteran who sued the Department of Veterans Affairs over his GI Bill benefits. James Rusdill is a veteran who joined the Army as an enlisted soldier, served three different times, and signed up for both the Montgomery GI Bill as an enlisted member and… Read more »
The Department of Defense Education Activity, also known as DoDEA, announced the start of Universal pre-kindergarten at “most” DoDEA schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The expansion is meant to bring universal Pre-K to all DoD schools stateside and overseas when the final phase-in is completed. The DoDEA official site’s press release notes that while… Read more »
Resources for Disabled Veterans If you or someone you love is a disabled veteran, you have many resources and programs to choose from in a variety of areas for benefits and compensation. In addition to the Department of Veterans Affairs, non-profit and private organizations provide programs and services. Related: Disabled Veteran Benefits Guide Department of… Read more »