The Military Advantage Blog

New Dental Benefits Under TRICARE TAMP

Terry Howell — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:18:48 +0000

The following was provided by TRICARE. Beginning Jan. 27, 2012, National Guard and Reserve members separating from active duty after an activation of greater than 30 days in support of a contingency...

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Congressman Vows to Block TRICARE Rx Co-pay Hike

Terry Howell — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:33:47 +0000

The recent news of the Dept. of Defense’s plan to increase TRICARE fees and pharmacy co-pays has not set well with TRICARE beneficiaries – notably the loudest response has been from military...

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JCS Chair Responds to TRICARE Concerns

Terry Howell — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:28:26 +0000

Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recently responded to the tough questions he has faced since announcing the defense budget – specifically the plans to increase...

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Proposed TRICARE Fee Increases Target Retirees

Terry Howell — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:45:56 +0000

The following Military Officers Association of America article details the White House’s proposed TRICARE fee changes and plans for future military pay rate increases through 2017. White House to...

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Apply for the 2012 Tillman Military Scholarhip

Terry Howell — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:28:05 +0000

Courtesy: Department of Veterans Affairs Tillman Military Scholar Program Opened Monday, February 13 On Monday, February 13, the Pat Tillman Foundation began taking applications for the Tillman...

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Tuition Assistance Remains Safe for Now

Terry Howell — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:05:42 +0000

The DoD recently released details for how they plan to meet the budget reductions mandated by congress last year. While there were some areas that caught our attention, like huge changes to TRICARE...

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Congressman Seeks to Protect VA From Sequestration

Terry Howell — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:37:25 +0000

In a recent Op-Ed on Military.com, Representative Jeff Miller (R-FL),the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, warned that sequestration of government programs is imminent....

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How Will MetLife Change TRICARE Dental?

Terry Howell — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:01:43 +0000

On May 1, 2012 TRICARE will be changing the TRICARE Dental Program coverage from United Concordia to MetLife. This means that over 2 million Selected Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve members,...

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President Unveils New Vet Job Corps Plan

Terry Howell — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:30:48 +0000

In the President’s State of the Union address, he referred to a new program to help veterans find employment called the “Veterans Job Corps.” The President unveiled some of the plan’s details late...

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Advice for Paycheck Issues

Terry Howell — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:25:06 +0000

The following was borrowed from my friend Kate at the Paycheck Chronicles. Please visit her blog for help and advice on pay, retirement planning, benefits, and budgeting with a spouse and family...

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