Military families face four key health care deadlines by March 31
Deadlines are looming for these health care-related tasks.
By Karen Jowers
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Military medical system unprepared for future conflict, experts say
Only about 10% of military general surgeons experience the patient volume and level of acute cases necessary to remain designated "combat ready."
By Karen Jowers
Defense Health Agency director retires abruptly
Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland has retired as director of the Defense Health Agency, officials announced Friday.
By Karen Jowers
Army prep course jeopardized health of recruits, IG says
Trainees with body fat compositions that exceeded the allowed amount were admitted to the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course.
By Riley Ceder
Troops’ new tax-saving health care benefit enrollment starts March 3
Co-pays, condoms, menstrual care products and pregnancy tests are among the more than 300 eligible health care expenses.
By Karen Jowers
VA leadership nominee grilled over recent department layoffs
President Donald Trump nominated Paul Lawrence to serve as the second-highest leader in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Tricare snafus cause medical shortfalls for military families
Military families are struggling to get medical appointments as some health care providers drop Tricare beneficiaries due to lack of payment.
By Karen Jowers
Military families to see drop in Tricare dental premiums
Some active-duty families will see their premiums drop by nearly one-third as the new Tricare Dental Program contract takes effect.
By Karen Jowers
Tricare lets patients bypass TriWest problems slowing specialty care
A temporary waiver allows beneficiaries to take their referral from a primary care manager directly to a specialist without waiting for approval.
By Karen Jowers
Lawmaker: Tricare West problems ‘actively harming military readiness’
A Washington lawmaker wants answers from the Defense Health Agency about what it's doing to address problems plaguing the TriWest transition.
By Karen Jowers
Tricare West Region beneficiaries get second payment update extension
The deadline is extended, again, for those who live in the new West Region to provide their payment information to TriWest.
By Karen Jowers