TSA trained to accept military IDs in lieu of REAL IDs, officials say
A military ID is an acceptable alternative to the REAL ID, which is now required for passengers boarding domestic flights in the United States.
Health Care
DOD fixes problem that mistakenly dropped 16K Tricare beneficiaries
Defense Health officials advise those who briefly lost Tricare coverage to call the DEERS support office to confirm their eligibility.
Exchange shopping approved for more than half a million DoD, Coast Guard civilians
New policy directs in-store shopping privileges within 30 days for DoD and Coast Guard civilians
Retiree’s wife: Here’s what to do if you think you’re still covered under Tricare Select
“My concern is that we thought we had done it all correctly and were never notified of the error. We ended up spending a month scuba diving without health insurance." -- retiree's wife.
Senators want to extend grace period for reinstating tens of thousands of retirees’ lost Tricare Select coverage
Plan would give retirees a one-year grace period to reinstate Tricare Select.
Nearly 175,000 military retirees, family members may soon have no Tricare Select coverage
This may mean a rude awakening for retirees who haven't set up payments for Tricare Select. But DoD is cutting you some slack.
New in 2021: Are you a retiree who will lose Tricare Select coverage Jan. 1? Here’s what to do.
You'll probably be getting a phone call if you were disenrolled from Tricare Select as a retiree or family member.
Here’s when Armed Forces Retirement Home residents, staff will be offered COVID vaccine
Residents and staff members of Armed Forces Retirement Home are a top priority for the initial deliveries of vaccine.
Here’s when your 2020 military tax statements will be ready
Get your tax statement faster on myPay; retirees' 1099Rs will be available on Dec. 15.
Don’t let your Tricare Select coverage lapse, officials warn retirees
Retirees have until Dec. 31 to set up their payment process for new Tricare Select enrollment fees.
OPM proposes rule to fix the burden of vets’ miscalculated pensions
The rule would enable agencies to front the cost of miscalculated retirement deposits, rather than the employees themselves.
