Tricare beneficiaries asked to shoulder the entire cost of their prescriptions in the wake of a cyberattack have options to save money or be reimbursed. Just 77 military families have qualified for the Basic Needs Allowance, a stipend that can amount to more than $1,000 a month, under the current rules. These accounts can help troops save an average of 30% on unreimbursed health care expenses. Defense health officials ask for patience as pharmacies have to fill outpatient prescriptions using a manual procedure. The new system is designed to improve troops’ ability to communicate with their moving company and add transparency to the process. Will your absentee vote for Trump be counted if he's kicked off the ballot in Colorado or Maine? If no one is held accountable for barracks conditions, that's part of the problem. New Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness. Bringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers. A new generation of Tricare contracts is designed to improve care for the 9.6 million Tricare beneficiaries under their purview. Load More