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Tricare open enrollment begins — and your costs may go up
If you want to make changes to your Tricare coverage, or enroll in a plan, you must do it by the open season deadline.
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CVS returns to the military Tricare pharmacy network. Walmart’s out
Walmart officials, who signed an agreement with Express Scripts Sept. 30 to continue in the network, were surprised by the news they're out.
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Moving more military patients out of MTFs could cause them ‘significant harm,’ study finds
Military patients are getting better quality of inpatient care in MTFs, compared to those getting care in local civilian hospitals.
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Pharmacy costs increasing Jan. 1 for active-duty families, retirees and others
After holding the line on cost of meds for 2021, Tricare officials are increasing the cost anywhere from $1 to $8 for 2022.
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More than 500K in the military community need to renew their expired ID cards soon
Also, no more ID cards for 10-year-old children, as DoD moves that eligibility to children ages 14 and older.
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Some newly retired sailors’ pay and Tricare benefits affected by technical glitches
The Navy's transition to a new personnel system has also affected some active-duty sailors’ pay, ID cards and Tricare benefits.
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Exchange shopping approved for more than half a million DoD, Coast Guard civilians
New policy directs in-store shopping privileges within 30 days for DoD and Coast Guard civilians
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Retiree’s wife: Here’s what to do if you think you’re still covered under Tricare Select
“My concern is that we thought we had done it all correctly and were never notified of the error. We ended up spending a month scuba diving without health insurance." -- retiree's wife.
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Senators want to extend grace period for reinstating tens of thousands of retirees’ lost Tricare Select coverage
Plan would give retirees a one-year grace period to reinstate Tricare Select.
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Nearly 175,000 military retirees, family members may soon have no Tricare Select coverage
This may mean a rude awakening for retirees who haven't set up payments for Tricare Select. But DoD is cutting you some slack.
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New in 2021: Are you a retiree who will lose Tricare Select coverage Jan. 1? Here’s what to do.
You'll probably be getting a phone call if you were disenrolled from Tricare Select as a retiree or family member.
Here’s when Armed Forces Retirement Home residents, staff will be offered COVID vaccine
Residents and staff members of Armed Forces Retirement Home are a top priority for the initial deliveries of vaccine.
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Here’s when your 2020 military tax statements will be ready
Get your tax statement faster on myPay; retirees' 1099Rs will be available on Dec. 15.
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Don’t let your Tricare Select coverage lapse, officials warn retirees
Retirees have until Dec. 31 to set up their payment process for new Tricare Select enrollment fees.
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OPM proposes rule to fix the burden of vets’ miscalculated pensions
The rule would enable agencies to front the cost of miscalculated retirement deposits, rather than the employees themselves.
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From free tacos to haircuts and lube jobs, Veterans Day discounts and deals are waiting
Some businesses are still offering discounts for military and veterans amid the COVID pandemic.
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More than 5 million military family members, retirees are getting new ID cards
The technology also sets the stage for the future when cardholders will be able to go online and get their ID card through the proper vetting process, without going to an ID office.
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More dental and vision insurance plans to be offered for 2021 open season
The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Program will offer more coverage options due to a competitive selection process, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
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Don’t let COVID derail your Thrift Savings Plan
Don't fall prey to fraudsters who want you to take money out of your TSP to invest in their high-risk product.
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Here’s how a new plan could help shore up finances of troubled enlisted retirement home
Mega project would build residential, retail, art spaces and sports and wellness venues open to the public, and bring in millions in revenue for the troubled enlisted retirement home.
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Serve in the military? We are offering a free review of your investments
We'll hook you up with a financial adviser to review your investments for free.
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Are you a military spouse or retiree affected by the shutdown? Here are some options if you need help.
Military relief societies, others can offer assistance to spouses, retirees, some reservists who work for other shutdown federal agencies.
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1 in 3 eligible active-duty troops signed up for DoD’s new retirement system
But six out of 10 active-duty Marines took the plunge into the Blended Retirement System. What were your service's numbers?
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Last chance: Don’t miss these deadlines today for retirement, health care benefits
Want to enroll in the new Blended Retirement System? Change your Tricare plan? Today's the deadline
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This Air Force captain wants to retire at age 44 with the full military retirement.
Here's why this Air Force officer chose to stay with the legacy retirement system.
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