Patricia Barron connected with – and listened to – military spouses during her four years as head of DOD family policy.
The deadline is extended, again, for those who live in the new West Region to provide their payment information to TriWest.
The periodic review of military compensation called troops' pay "strongly competitive" when compared to civilian wages.
Beneficiaries can expect easier transfer of medical referrals when they move, among other things, with the new Tricare contracts.
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.
Some beneficiaries in the West Region are complaining of website glitches and overloaded call centers.
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.
Current service members and their families are now eligible for flexible spending accounts.
