OCTOBER 5, 2023 - If your VA facility doesn’t offer a specific service, and if you can’t get an appointment in a timely manner, you may be eligible for community care. As a Veteran, you have more choices than ever when it comes to your health care. Your appointment can be in-person at a VA medical center, or you might choose to meet with your VA provider through a video … [Read more...]
Air Force Childcare Fees Amended Following DoD Policy Change
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 - The Department of the Air Force is set to amend childcare fees, effective Dec. 31, in keeping with the new Department of Defense Program Fee Policy for school year 2023-2024. “The Defense Department is adjusting how much service members pay in childcare fees for the 2023-2024 school year to reduce the burden on lower-income families and meet the intent … [Read more...]
Get Your Updated COVID-19 Vaccine With TRICARE
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 – Protect yourself and your family from COVID-19 this fall and winter. Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available for people ages 6 months and older. “Getting the updated vaccine can enhance your protection against the COVID-19 variants currently responsible for most infections and increasing hospitalizations in the United States,” said Capt. John … [Read more...]
VA Simplifies Post-9/11 G.I. Bill for Transfer of Entitlement Recipients
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 - When it comes to making the most of your G.I. Bill® benefits, VA knows it’s not just about you, but your loved ones too. We’ve heard your feedback on the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Transfer of Entitlement (TOE) application experience. Through usability testing sessions, you told us it was lengthy and time consuming. Now, we’re on a mission to make it easier to … [Read more...]
Getting Care With TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 – Most active duty service members (ADSMs) get dental care at military dental clinics, also known as military dental treatment facilities (DTFs). However, some care can’t be completed at a DTF. In these cases, you get care from civilian dentists through the Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP). To get civilian dental care, you must first get an appointment … [Read more...]