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Military stores prepare for tariffs, aiming to keep costs down
Military store officials expect tariffs to affect exchanges, including the availability and cost of certain items.
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Waiver, payment deadlines extended for Tricare West Region
Beneficiaries now have until April 30 to obtain referral approval and point-of-service waivers and provide payment information to TriWest.
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Military families get another extension to ease Tricare West problems
But advocates question how much this move will help military families and medical providers.
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From pancakes to pizza, Veterans Day deals can save you some dough
Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans.
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Some Tricare, dental plans may cost more in 2024. Here’s what to know.
Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year.
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Saving money: Enrollment starts soon for this new military benefit
Here’s how the new dependent care flexible spending accounts will work for military families.
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Leaders face questions over rent increases, spouse employment and more
Landlords’ rent increases in lock-step with increases with housing allowances may be “a bit of the dark side of capitalism.”
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Senators want answers on housing for disabled military family members
Senators want to know how many special-needs families have had to pay out of pocket to modify their housing to meet their disability needs.
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Child care fees plunge for many military families
The cost of child care is going down for many military families. In some cases they will be paying 30% to 40% less.
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The new system for moving troops’ belongings is creating some angst
Are concerns about moving companies’ new payment rates causing “unfounded angst,” as USTRANSCOM contends?
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Medical care, child care: How shutdown could affect military families
Inpatient care and acute and emergency outpatient care in DoD medical facilities would be immune from a shutdown.
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New tool helps military parents with firearm storage, safety issues
‘We really need to be focused on access to firearms’ by young children.
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Rates for Tricare premium plans on the rise again
Increase in rates for Tricare Young Adult Prime is especially stunning, one advocate says.
