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Troops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers say
Is the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition?
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Health Care
Military needs better recipe for feeding troops, auditors say
A new government watchdog report argues the Pentagon can do more to steer troops toward nutritious options at military-run dining halls.
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Calling active duty spouses: Speak your mind in DOD’s new survey
Weigh in on child care, employment opportunities, the relocation experience and more.
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New Tricare benefits delayed due to continued contract protest
Improvements will be delayed, including those related to specialty care referrals after a PCS move.
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No more late-night alcohol sales at AAFES stores, starting Jan. 1
The move aims to help curb the number of suicides among service members.
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More delays in improving the process for moving troops’ belongings
New information shows there are tens of thousands of service members and families who aren't satisfied with their moves.
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Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts
Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.
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Here are your new Tricare rates for 2024
Generally, if you paid out of pocket for Tricare this year, you'll be paying more in 2024.
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Some Tricare, dental plans may cost more in 2024. Here’s what to know.
Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year.
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Having trouble making an appointment through Tricare? A fix is coming.
Contract changes won't come for at least another year, but officials are working on the problem now.
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Military pay, benefits may be better than you think, report says
An analysis from the Congressional Budget Office says that troops and the public may be underestimating all of the compensation troops receive.
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