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‘She died in excruciating pain, instead of being properly treated,’ says sailor’s father
Suffering in this case, as well as another, could have been prevented by proper military medical care, such as a simple antibiotic, witnesses say.
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Pay & Benefits
Your 2022 Guide to Military Benefits
Service members need to know what military benefits have and haven't changed for 2022, whether it’s health care, retirement benefits, education, or housing.
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Long-term health effects of Hawaii’s fuel-tainted water are unclear, CDC and Navy say
'We do not anticipate long term health concerns. But we don't know definitively," said Hawaii's top Navy doctor.
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How are military teens coping? Landmark study will follow them over time to find out
DoD researchers will contact about 50,000 military and veteran parents of adolescents.
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Military families file federal claims in Hawaii water crisis
Families allege they were denied "even the most basic standard of care" at military medical facilities.
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Military families’ at-home COVID tests should be covered, too, lawmakers say
Military families with youngsters in child care are among those paying out-of-pocket for frequent at-home tests.
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Reminder: Open seasons end Dec. 13 for Tricare, FEDVIP
This is the one time of year when you can make changes in your Tricare plan, unless you have a qualifying life event such as moving, marriage, birth of a child, or retirement from active duty.
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‘I regret I did not tell our families not to drink the water,’ Hawaii joint base commander says
Navy captain said he is 'beyond grieved' to know that he contributed to Hawaii families' suffering by his words about initial water tests.
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‘Why weren’t you there to protect us?’ Hawaii military families grill Navy leaders about toxic water
Officials said they have now identified three Air Force housing communities, five Navy communities and two Army communities affected by the contamination.
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Military health care deadlines looming
Dec. 13 is the deadline for Tricare and FEDVIP enrollment and changes.
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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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Despite drug shortages, military has mostly been able to find alternative supplies
National supply chain issues are causing more drug shortages, according to reports. But the military appears okay for now.
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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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How displacement can affect spouses — the perspective of a psych nurse and senior enlisted’s wife
A sense of isolation has led some spouses to intensive mental health crises, says this psychiatric nurse and Space Force spouse. But there are things that can be done to address these issues before they become overwhelming.
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A VA hospital barred a veteran’s service dog. After the vet’s suicide, it changed its policy
An investigation looked into two VA facilities that didn't provide adequate mental health care.
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New plan scales back massive cuts in military medical billets
Many of the billets will be either replaced by civilian hires or their work will be 'absorbed' by others.
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Deadline looms for working-age retirees to reinstate lost Tricare Select coverage
The deadline is June 30 to reinstate your Tricare Select coverage.
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Backlog of pathology cases forces Fort Belvoir hospital to take action
No information is available about whether backlogs are widespread in DoD health care.
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Marketer sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for role in massive Tricare fraud scheme
Scheme involved charging thousands of dollars for compounded medications that Tricare beneficiaries didn't need.
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Some Texas Fisher Houses undergoing repairs following extensive winter storm damage
Damage is estimated at $266,000 at one Fisher House at Lackland AFB.
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Billet cuts affecting military medical facilities and patients, lawmaker says
'We’ve seen them lose access to quality care.'
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Military parents would get 12 weeks of leave to care for new children under congressional proposal
The time off would apply to both primary and secondary caregivers.
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Some military treatment facilities failed to limit ADHD prescription lengths, audit finds
At least 65 military treatment facilities ignored Defense Health Agency guidance to limit ADHD prescriptions to no more than 90-day supplies.
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Caregivers rejected for VA financial aid could get new appeal chances
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims says families should get a chance to take their cases to the Board of Veterans' Appeals, which handles other benefits disputes.
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DoD launches online COVID-19 vaccination scheduling tool
DAP allows you to schedule a COVID vaccination, if you're eligible, at participating DoD locations using any computer, tablet or smartphone outside the DoD network.
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