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Military Benefits

Comprehensive news and information from Air Force Times about military benefits

Troops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers say

Is the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition?

12 days ago

Military needs better recipe for feeding troops, auditors say

A new government watchdog report argues the Pentagon can do more to steer troops toward nutritious options at military-run dining halls.

13 days ago

Health Care

Battling bureaucracy after burn pits: Why are contractors left behind?

While the historic PACT Act protects veterans, tens of thousands of contract workers must fight for coverage of illnesses linked to post-9/11 wars.

With a drop of blood, this new device will test for TBIs in 15 minutes

A new rapid test that checks for traumatic brain injuries using a single drop of blood is expected to make its debut in the military in the coming months.

5 weeks ago

More kosher, halal foods needed in commissaries, lawmakers say

Are commissaries meeting the religious dietary needs of troops and families?

6 weeks ago

Senator wants answers on DOD’s medical treatment for terror victims

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wants to know how often military medical facilities have treated victims of terror.

7 weeks ago

Will DOD need to start producing some medicines to protect troops?

In some cases, it could be cheaper and safer for the military to manufacture medicines troops need.

2 months ago

Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’

A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.

3 months ago

Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care center

A decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.

3 months ago

Military pharmacies resume regular operations after cyberattack

Military pharmacies no longer have to manually process prescriptions following a February cyberattack that disrupted pharmacy operations around the world.

3 months ago

Costs, wait times up for military families after pharmacy cyberattack

Tricare beneficiaries asked to shoulder the entire cost of their prescriptions in the wake of a cyberattack have options to save money or be reimbursed.

4 months ago

Military to offer tax-saving health care accounts for troops

These accounts can help troops save an average of 30% on unreimbursed health care expenses.

4 months ago

Cyberattack slows prescription processing at military pharmacies

Defense health officials ask for patience as pharmacies have to fill outpatient prescriptions using a manual procedure.

5 months ago

Navy ‘urgently’ needs to fix new Hawaii water issues, lawmaker says

Officials are trying to determine why there's an oily sheen and chemical taste in tap water.

5 months ago

New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better care

New Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.

5 months ago

Federal judge clears way for new Tricare West Region contract

A new generation of Tricare contracts is designed to improve care for the 9.6 million Tricare beneficiaries under their purview.

5 months ago

Pentagon plans to fix ‘chronically understaffed’ medical facilities

Will bringing more medical providers — and patients — into military medical facilities help problems with access to care?

6 months ago

Military families may get better access to mental health care

Families could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services.

6 months ago

Calling active duty spouses: Speak your mind in DOD’s new survey

Weigh in on child care, employment opportunities, the relocation experience and more.

6 months ago