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Protest of $65 billion Tricare West health contract goes to court
In light of the continuing legal challenges, the timing of the new Tricare contracts is unclear.
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Mil Money
Here are the rules to get reimbursed for shipping a pet in 2024
DoD reimbursement for the costs of shipping a pet doesn't start until Jan. 1. In the meantime, military relief societies may be able to help.
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DoD aims for more consistent support for special needs families
The policy aims to standardize the services provided to special needs families, but one advocate says it doesn't go far enough.
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Pre-K for 4-year-olds to start in the fall at this DoD school in Japan
If the school system gets funding, DoDEA officials plan to start phasing in the pre-K program at more schools in the fall of 2024.
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More families file claims against Navy for Hawaii water contamination
Another 1,002 people have filed claims seeking monetary damages related to current and future medical care due to the fuel-tainted water.
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Lawmakers eyeing even more boosts to junior enlisted pay
Expect more conversation from House lawmakers in coming months about ways to bump up enlisted personnel paychecks.
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Health officials reverse decision on pregnant women at Kadena Air Base
'It’s what we were hoping for, that the pregnant mothers would be able to deliver on Okinawa," said one advocate for Kadena families.
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Pregnant women at Kadena Air Base in Japan facing tough decisions
A staffing shortage at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa means pregnant women at Kadena Air Base may have to fly home to deliver.
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DoD pauses debt collection for retirees overpaid due to Navy error
“I’m sure DFAS is looking at the Navy like, what the hell did you do to us?," said one affected retiree.
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Opinion
2023 or bust: Now’s the time to revise your Survivor Benefit Plan
Military retirees have a once-in-a-generation chance to revise their Survivor Benefit Plan during the congressionally-authorized 2023 “SBP Open Season."
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New Tricare dental rates take effect
Increases went into effect May 1.
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TriWest Healthcare’s $65 billion contract clears protest hurdle
The timeline for the new Tricare contracts to take effect is August 2024, for now.
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Your 2023 Military Times Pay and Benefits Guide
Service members should know how their pay and benefits have changed in 2023, whether its for health care, retirement, education, housing or something else.
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MCPON: Sailors need speedier, easier access to counseling
Families don't have to get referrals for mental health telehealth. Why do service members?
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Tricare now covers new costly insulin device for Type 1 diabetics
The new device makes it easier to manage Type 1 diabetes with constant monitoring, automatically adding needed insulin.
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DoD pulls back Tricare contract in West Region for ‘corrective action’
It's not known whether the action will affect the timeline for starting the newest iteration of Tricare contracts.
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New DoD health agency director is ‘baddest woman in the Army’
Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland said she'll work with Tricare contractors to make sure all beneficiaries in the community are served.
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