Bumpy Military Health System Transition Raises Concerns in Congress An overhaul of the Army, Air Force, and Navy’s medical services doesn’t appear to be going to plan.
Pentagon to Retirees: Plan Now for Tricare Select Enrollment Fees in 2021 It's the first time since the creation of Tricare Select that users will have to pay a monthly fee.
House Lawmakers Want to Pause Military Health System Overhaul The House's draft defense policy bill has provisions designed to slow shifts at medical facilities and cuts to medical staff.
Tricare Prescriptions Would Be Free During Pandemic Under New Proposal The legislation would let Tricare waive prescription drug copayments for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill Would Let Children Stay On Parents' Tricare Plan Until Age 26 A Virginia congresswoman says her proposal would bring Tricare in line with the Affordable Care Act.
No New Tricare Fees in Proposed DoD Budget The Pentagon takes a break from hiking health care enrollment fees and co-pays.
Errors in Military Health Overhaul Plan Could Result in Some Losing Care, GAO Finds A look at the DoD's assessment of health care services in 11 communities shows gaps in availability and quality of care.
Tricare Ends Coverage of Routine Vitamin D Screenings A Tricare official said the change is the result of recommendations from medical associations.
Pentagon Withdraws Admiral's Nomination to Lead Pacific Fleet Amid Renewed Attention on Drag Shows The Pentagon has confirmed reports it has pulled Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly from promotion and a new job overseeing the...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
A Chinese-Owned Company Owns Farmland near Fort Riley. Federal Officials Think That's Bad The White House and top officials this week rolled out a plan aimed at limiting foreign ownership of farm and ranch land.
Senators Seek Guardrails Against JAG Firings in Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Firing a top military lawyer would require a congressional notification that includes a substantive justification under a...
Coast Guard Selects 'Proven' Command Master Chief for Top Enlisted Position Command Master Chief Phillip Waldron will serve as the 15th senior enlisted adviser to the Coast Guard commandant.
