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Aug 21 2018
Millions of military retirees and families must act soon to get new dental, vision coverage
Aug 21 2018militarytimes.com
Tricare
The Tricare Retiree Dental Program is ending. Get ready for what's next.
Aug 16 2018
Healthcare Costs Limit Patient Access to Care for DoD Beneficiaries
Aug 16 2018patientengagementhit.com
Tricare
A recent survey shows that beneficiaries in the Department of Defense TRICARE health plan are facing high healthcare costs, impeding patient access to care and satisfaction.
Aug 02 2018
Survey: Troops, families are increasingly dissatisfied with Tricare
Aug 02 2018militarytimes.com
Tricare
More signs of increasing dissatisfaction with Tricare?
Jun 18 2018
Tricare Change Woes? Take This Survey
Jun 18 2018military.com
Tricare
This survey will help advocates share problems seen by Tricare users.
Jun 14 2018
Does Tricare Cover Chiropractic Care?
Jun 14 2018military.com
Tricare
I want to see a chiropractor, but it's expensive. Does Tricare cover chiropractic care for families? I heard they have chiropractors at military hospitals, but families can't use them. Why not?
Mar 22 2018
Up to 45,000 Tricare Users Could Soon Be Dropped
Mar 22 2018military.com
Tricare
The problem affects those who don't pay through paycheck allotment and those who purchased certain plans.
Dec 31 2017
Major Tricare Changes Kicked Off Jan. 1
Dec 31 2017military.com
Tricare
Starting Jan. 1, the plans known as Tricare Standard and Tricare Extra will be combined into a single plan, Tricare Select.
Oct 06 2017
Here's How the 2018 Tricare Changes Impact Retirees
Oct 06 2017military.com
Tricare
A series of changes to Tricare will have major impacts on current and future military retirees.
Oct 03 2017
The Role of Medicaid and Impact of the Medicaid Expansion for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
Oct 03 2017kff.org
Medicaid & Veterans Benefits
Veterans remain at higher risk of experiencing homelessness than the rest of the population. Although some veterans have access to health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Medicaid plays an important role for this population, particularly those experiencing homelessness. This brief describes Medicaid’s role for veterans experiencing homelessness and provides insight into how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion has affected their coverage and access to care. It shows:
Jun 13 2017
Affordable housing for veterans, low-income tenants breaks ground in Mountain View
Jun 13 2017mercurynews.com
Public Housing, Veterans Benefits & California
The new Eagle Park Apartments at 1701 W. El Camino Real will have 62 studios and five one-bedroom apartments. Construction should be completed by November 2018.
Apr 30 2017
April 2017 Mortgage Rates Forecast
Apr 30 2017themortgagereports.com
FHA Loans & VA Loans
Mortgage rates are poised to move in April. Brexit has started, the Fed gears up for meetings, and Trump remains the "wild card" for rates.
Dec 29 2016
Reform: Team Trump Announces Potential Private Healthcare Option For Veterans
Dec 29 2016townhall.com
Veterans Benefits & Donald Trump
President-elect Donald Trump hasn't tapped a VA Secretary yet, but yesterday his transition team announced plans for VA reform will include allowing veterans to seek private healthcare options. From the Wall Street Journal:
Dec 23 2016
No Easy Answers On Colleges Serving Veterans
Dec 23 2016forbes.com
Veterans Benefits
The Education Department is celebrating the holiday season with a news release announcing that 17 colleges have failed the 90/10 rule.
Dec 19 2016
New law allows injured veterans to recoup erroneous severance taxes
Dec 19 2016stripes.com
Veterans Benefits & Federal Income Tax
Thousands of veterans injured in combat could soon be able to recoup taxes erroneously collected from their disability severance pay due to a new law signed by President Barack Obama.
Oct 13 2016
VA Radiology Failed To Take Steps So Prevent Misinterpretations
Oct 13 2016disabledveterans.org
Veterans Benefits
IG confirmed allegations that certain radiology services lacked peer review protocol to prevent misinterpretations of radiologic studies.
Sep 07 2016
Veterans have the most to lose if ITT Tech closes
Sep 07 2016militarytimes.com
Veterans Benefits
The Post-9/11 GI Bill makes no accommodation for students who are enrolled in a school that closes.
Sep 02 2016
Does My GI Bill Affect College Financial Aid Eligibility?
Sep 02 2016time.com
Veterans Benefits
Q: What impact do Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits that have been transferred from a veteran to a college-bound child have on our Expected Family Contribution?
Sep 01 2016
Caring for veterans at the end of life can be a different battle
Sep 01 2016wral.com
Veterans Benefits
Military service may present unique needs at the end of life, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
Sep 01 2016
New rules make it easier for wounded Marines to stay in
Sep 01 2016marinecorpstimes.com
Veterans Benefits
The new policy allows Marines to re-enlist for two years at a time without having to face retention boards repeatedly.
Aug 16 2016
Pros and cons of coming up with a down payment for a VA home loan
Aug 16 2016bankrate.com
VA Loans
A VA loan down payment isn't required, but borrowers can still make one. Here are the pros and cons of making a down payment with a VA home loan.