Starting Jan. 1, Tricare expanded doula and lactation services to expectant mothers overseas. The services are part of a test that runs through 2026.
Health Net is seeing a 200% increase in calls to their claims center, many because of problems reaching the new West Region contractor.
Tricare beneficiaries in the West Region have more time to set up recurring payments with the new regional contractor.
This tax-savings benefit will help defray out-of-pocket costs for medical and dental services and items.
More than half of installations in the continental United States are moving troops' shipments under the new system.
Soldiers will get more help paying for airfare, the most expensive part of emergency travel.
Beneficiaries in the West Region who don't provide recurring payment information could risk losing Tricare coverage.
Troops ranked E-4 and below would see a 14.5% raise and all other troops a 4.5% raise under legislation headed to the White House.
For months, customers at the Forest Glen Annex commissary in Silver Spring, Maryland, have asked: When will our commissary reopen?
The new rates take effect Jan. 1.
After lawmakers agreed to plans to boost pay for junior enlisted troops, they are now shifting focus to more senior enlisted members.
