Pay & Benefits

Your 2023 Military Times Pay and Benefits Guide

Service members should know how their pay and benefits have changed in 2023, whether its for health care, retirement, education, housing or something else.

‘A victory for all military spouses’ in court fight over job license

The lawsuit victory sets a precedent for other military spouses facing problems with job license portability.

2 weeks ago

App for ‘subletting’ child care slots expands to all Air Force bases

Families can save money by 'renting' their child care slot when they'll be away, and other families get needed short-term child care.

3 weeks ago

Health Care

Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts

Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.

Privatized military housing at Fort Meade, Md.

Will DoD’s plan to improve quality of life be different this time?

No more 'end-stating,' said the general in charge of quality-of-life programs in the Army.

3 weeks ago

Here are your new Tricare rates for 2024

Generally, if you paid out of pocket for Tricare this year, you'll be paying more in 2024.

4 weeks ago

Children greet war veterans arriving for ceremony at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, Monday June 5, 2023.

From pancakes to pizza, Veterans Day deals can save you some dough

Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans.

4 weeks ago

Some Tricare, dental plans may cost more in 2024. Here’s what to know.

Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year.

4 weeks ago

Troops’ best defense against fraud is in jeopardy, advocates warn

“The thought of CFPB going away is frightening,” one advocate told senators.

5 weeks ago

Thrift Savings Plan rule change aimed at spurring savings growth

The Federal Employees Retirement System provides benefits from a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan.

5 weeks ago

Saving money: Enrollment starts soon for this new military benefit

Here's how the new dependent care flexible spending accounts will work for military families.

6 weeks ago

Pay boosts for junior troops not yet a priority for Pentagon planners

Defense Department officials are scheduled to finish their review of military compensation in early 2025.

7 weeks ago

Mold, broken furniture … just a start to this family’s PCS nightmare

This family lost more than 70% of their belongings, valued at over $152K. The claims process added salt to the wound.

7 weeks ago