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Military retirement overhaul on fast track
Congress is moving ahead with an end to the current all-or-nothing system, but critics want the process slowed down.
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A solid nest egg for the other 83 percent
The military compensation commission asserts that the 83 percent of service members who leave the military short of 20 years of service would be better off under the commission’s proposed “blended” retirement compensation system.
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Troops’ financial readiness to get boost
The financial literacy plan mirrors the recommendations from the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission
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Untangling Part B late-enrollment penalty
Determining whether you’ll be penalized for not immediately enrolling in Medicare Part B is complicated.
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PTSD’s link to sexual problems
Sexual dysfunction can be caused by physical and mental problems, and the drugs used to treat them.
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Troops get malaria during Ebola deployment
Five soldiers who are believed to have contracted malaria probably weren’t taking their anti-malarial medications.
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Lawmakers want DoD, VA pharmacies to match meds
Legislation calls for the formularies of both departments to match medications for pain management, sleep disorders, psychiatric conditions and other illnesses.
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Tricare reform not in House plans this year
The committee will not include recommendations from the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission to move non-active-duty Tricare beneficiaries to civilian health insurance plans.
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Welsh: Force management is done, so refocus on mission
Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh on Wednesday urged airmen to put their concerns about force cuts and possible changes to health care and retirement programs behind them.
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Lawmakers support 2.3% military pay hike, but quietly
Lawmakers will back a pay raise higher than the president’s preference, but won’t include language forcing the issue.
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Military retirement overhaul on fast track
Congress is moving ahead with an end to the current all-or-nothing system, but critics want the process slowed down.
-
A solid nest egg for the other 83 percent
The military compensation commission asserts that the 83 percent of service members who leave the military short of 20 years of service would be better off under the commission’s proposed “blended” retirement compensation system.
-
Troops’ financial readiness to get boost
The financial literacy plan mirrors the recommendations from the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission
-
Untangling Part B late-enrollment penalty
Determining whether you’ll be penalized for not immediately enrolling in Medicare Part B is complicated.
-
PTSD’s link to sexual problems
Sexual dysfunction can be caused by physical and mental problems, and the drugs used to treat them.
-
Troops get malaria during Ebola deployment
Five soldiers who are believed to have contracted malaria probably weren’t taking their anti-malarial medications.
-
Lawmakers want DoD, VA pharmacies to match meds
Legislation calls for the formularies of both departments to match medications for pain management, sleep disorders, psychiatric conditions and other illnesses.
-
Tricare reform not in House plans this year
The committee will not include recommendations from the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission to move non-active-duty Tricare beneficiaries to civilian health insurance plans.
-
Welsh: Force management is done, so refocus on mission
Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh on Wednesday urged airmen to put their concerns about force cuts and possible changes to health care and retirement programs behind them.
-
Lawmakers support 2.3% military pay hike, but quietly
Lawmakers will back a pay raise higher than the president’s preference, but won’t include language forcing the issue.
-
Military retirement overhaul on fast track
Congress is moving ahead with an end to the current all-or-nothing system, but critics want the process slowed down.
-
A solid nest egg for the other 83 percent
The military compensation commission asserts that the 83 percent of service members who leave the military short of 20 years of service would be better off under the commission’s proposed “blended” retirement compensation system.
-
Troops’ financial readiness to get boost
The financial literacy plan mirrors the recommendations from the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission
-
Untangling Part B late-enrollment penalty
Determining whether you’ll be penalized for not immediately enrolling in Medicare Part B is complicated.
-
PTSD’s link to sexual problems
Sexual dysfunction can be caused by physical and mental problems, and the drugs used to treat them.
-
Troops get malaria during Ebola deployment
Five soldiers who are believed to have contracted malaria probably weren’t taking their anti-malarial medications.
-
Lawmakers want DoD, VA pharmacies to match meds
Legislation calls for the formularies of both departments to match medications for pain management, sleep disorders, psychiatric conditions and other illnesses.
-
Tricare reform not in House plans this year
The committee will not include recommendations from the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission to move non-active-duty Tricare beneficiaries to civilian health insurance plans.
-
Welsh: Force management is done, so refocus on mission
Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh on Wednesday urged airmen to put their concerns about force cuts and possible changes to health care and retirement programs behind them.
-
Lawmakers support 2.3% military pay hike, but quietly
Lawmakers will back a pay raise higher than the president’s preference, but won’t include language forcing the issue.
