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Bill Would Extend TRICARE to Guard Federal Employees

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by Matthew Flowers | Jan 23, 2019 | Benefits, Legislative, Medical, National Guard, Technician

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House and Senate last week would extend TRICARE health coverage to part-time National Guardsmen and Reservists who for work for the federal government. The bills, each called the Tricare Reserve Improvement Act, have...

Proposed Tricare Changes for FY2017

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by John Harris | Feb 19, 2016 | Benefits, Legislative, Medical, National, Retirement, Veterans

The Pentagon’s FY2017 budget request once again proposes higher enrollment fees and copayments for working age military retirees and those aged 65 and older. Defense officials say the higher out-of-pocket costs will bring about better service and lower cumulative...