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Tricare Help: Why can’t I get Tricare to pay VA co-payments?
Q. I am a retiree with more than 31 years of service, but when I go to the VA, I have to pay a co-payment. They cannot accept payment from Medicare or Tricare for Life, and no one seems to know why. Can you please explain?
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VA home loan limit would end under proposed law
In legislation passed by the House on Feb. 9, loan guarantee limits would be removed. It’s unknown whether the Senate will take similar action.
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Panel to VA: Stop studying causes of Gulf War illnesses, focus on treatment
A scientific panel has concluded that the Veterans Affairs Department should stop searching for a link between environmental exposures in the 1991 Persian Gulf War and veterans’ illnesses, and instead focus on monitoring and treating those who have h
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New military retirement law creates big decisions for many troops
It’s the biggest change in decades for military compensation. For the first time, the military will offer some limited retirement benefit to troops who separate before reaching 20 years of service.
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Shipment of troops’ vehicles needs better monitoring, IG report says
Citing problems such as unacceptable conditions that damaged vehicles in storage, the Defense Department Inspector General’s office has called for better oversight of the contractor.
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Military child care website to reach more locations. D.C. region is next
The number of installations participating in MilitaryChildCare.com is ramping up this quarter, especially as the Army starts bringing on more of its installations.
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Zika virus: Pentagon will relocate at-risk family members
Pregnant family members of active-duty personnel and civilian Defense Department employees assigned to areas affected by the Zika virus will be offered voluntary relocation, a Defense Department official said Monday.
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Tricare Help: Why no insurance cards?
Q. Why doesn’t Tricare have insurance cards?It would be far simpler than showing a military ID card to hospitals and providers, many of whom have no idea what Tricare is.
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Lab-grown testicles give new hope to wounded vets
Scientists are making impressive strides toward restoring sexual function for veterans who’ve suffered genital injuries
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Gender dysphoria treatment included in proposed mental health services overhaul
The Pentagon is poised to make significant changes to its mental health benefits for service members, families and retirees, to include eliminating inpatient treatment limits and allowing Triccoverage of hormonal treatment for transgender individuals
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Tricare Help: Why can’t I get Tricare to pay VA co-payments?
Q. I am a retiree with more than 31 years of service, but when I go to the VA, I have to pay a co-payment. They cannot accept payment from Medicare or Tricare for Life, and no one seems to know why. Can you please explain?
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VA home loan limit would end under proposed law
In legislation passed by the House on Feb. 9, loan guarantee limits would be removed. It’s unknown whether the Senate will take similar action.
-
Panel to VA: Stop studying causes of Gulf War illnesses, focus on treatment
A scientific panel has concluded that the Veterans Affairs Department should stop searching for a link between environmental exposures in the 1991 Persian Gulf War and veterans’ illnesses, and instead focus on monitoring and treating those who have h
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New military retirement law creates big decisions for many troops
It’s the biggest change in decades for military compensation. For the first time, the military will offer some limited retirement benefit to troops who separate before reaching 20 years of service.
-
Shipment of troops’ vehicles needs better monitoring, IG report says
Citing problems such as unacceptable conditions that damaged vehicles in storage, the Defense Department Inspector General’s office has called for better oversight of the contractor.
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Military child care website to reach more locations. D.C. region is next
The number of installations participating in MilitaryChildCare.com is ramping up this quarter, especially as the Army starts bringing on more of its installations.
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Zika virus: Pentagon will relocate at-risk family members
Pregnant family members of active-duty personnel and civilian Defense Department employees assigned to areas affected by the Zika virus will be offered voluntary relocation, a Defense Department official said Monday.
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Tricare Help: Why no insurance cards?
Q. Why doesn’t Tricare have insurance cards?It would be far simpler than showing a military ID card to hospitals and providers, many of whom have no idea what Tricare is.
-
Lab-grown testicles give new hope to wounded vets
Scientists are making impressive strides toward restoring sexual function for veterans who’ve suffered genital injuries
-
Gender dysphoria treatment included in proposed mental health services overhaul
The Pentagon is poised to make significant changes to its mental health benefits for service members, families and retirees, to include eliminating inpatient treatment limits and allowing Triccoverage of hormonal treatment for transgender individuals
-
Tricare Help: Why can’t I get Tricare to pay VA co-payments?
Q. I am a retiree with more than 31 years of service, but when I go to the VA, I have to pay a co-payment. They cannot accept payment from Medicare or Tricare for Life, and no one seems to know why. Can you please explain?
-
VA home loan limit would end under proposed law
In legislation passed by the House on Feb. 9, loan guarantee limits would be removed. It’s unknown whether the Senate will take similar action.
-
Panel to VA: Stop studying causes of Gulf War illnesses, focus on treatment
A scientific panel has concluded that the Veterans Affairs Department should stop searching for a link between environmental exposures in the 1991 Persian Gulf War and veterans’ illnesses, and instead focus on monitoring and treating those who have h
-
New military retirement law creates big decisions for many troops
It’s the biggest change in decades for military compensation. For the first time, the military will offer some limited retirement benefit to troops who separate before reaching 20 years of service.
-
Shipment of troops’ vehicles needs better monitoring, IG report says
Citing problems such as unacceptable conditions that damaged vehicles in storage, the Defense Department Inspector General’s office has called for better oversight of the contractor.
-
Military child care website to reach more locations. D.C. region is next
The number of installations participating in MilitaryChildCare.com is ramping up this quarter, especially as the Army starts bringing on more of its installations.
-
Zika virus: Pentagon will relocate at-risk family members
Pregnant family members of active-duty personnel and civilian Defense Department employees assigned to areas affected by the Zika virus will be offered voluntary relocation, a Defense Department official said Monday.
-
Tricare Help: Why no insurance cards?
Q. Why doesn’t Tricare have insurance cards?It would be far simpler than showing a military ID card to hospitals and providers, many of whom have no idea what Tricare is.
-
Lab-grown testicles give new hope to wounded vets
Scientists are making impressive strides toward restoring sexual function for veterans who’ve suffered genital injuries
-
Gender dysphoria treatment included in proposed mental health services overhaul
The Pentagon is poised to make significant changes to its mental health benefits for service members, families and retirees, to include eliminating inpatient treatment limits and allowing Triccoverage of hormonal treatment for transgender individuals



