Watchdog Reports: Troops and Families May Not Be Receiving Adequate Mental Health Care Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, military families were having trouble getting the mental health care they needed, according to new data from an online survey conducted in late 2019. Whether they are active-duty families, military retiree families or veteran families, about half… Read more »
A bill calling for the Secretary of Defense to provide additional resources, including the services of doulas, for pregnant beneficiaries in the Tricare program, was introduced in Congress this May. The sponsors for this bill, Senators Kiersten Gillibrand (New York) and Richard Blumenthal (Connecticut) propose that the additional support would actually help to cut heath… Read more »
New TRICARE Select Fees For Retirees Begin January 1, 2021 On June 22nd, TRICARE announced in a press release that TRICARE Select Group A retired beneficiaries must pay for enrollment fees “in order to maintain their health coverage.” The new fees are set to take effect on January 1st, 2021, and this is the first… Read more »
A bill, the Health Care for Military Families Act, (H.R. 475), has been introduced. If passed, it would allow young adults to stay on their parents’ TRICARE plan until the age of 26 without an increase in premiums.
There are times when building resilience requires the support of trained professionals. When you aren’t feeling resilient and the stresses in your life are overwhelming it is always appropriate to seek support. The following are mental health and resilience resources for veterans.
TRICARE: All About the TRICARE Program Answering the call for our nation’s military, provides numerous benefits to the individuals who serve within its branches. In addition to serving the nation with selfless and honorable service, also comes valuable training, pay, retirement and healthcare benefits. However, a lot of military benefits can be overwhelming and sometimes… Read more »
Breast Cancer Screenings Will Use New Technology There is good news with regard to TRICARE and breast cancer screenings, as the Department of Defense has added new technology for breast cancer screenings to its coverage. This was decided after female veterans in Congress pushed the Pentagon to make it available to active-duty service members, retirees,… Read more »
TRICARE and FEDVIP open enrollment season begins Nov 9 and lasts until Dec 14, 2020. This is the time to make any changes to your existing plans without a Qualifying Life Event (QLE). We also list out the most common QLE’s.
Here is what you need to know about getting a breast pump with your TRICARE benefit: What Does TRICARE Cover With The Breast Pump Benefit? TRICARE covers breast pumps and breast pump supplies. Who Is Eligible For The Breast Pump? TRICARE beneficiaries that have a “birth event” may qualify. A birth event is a pregnancy… Read more »
With a new baby or one on the way, we’re sure you’re looking for ways to save. Here’s a list of military discounts for baby stores and products.