Savings, Retirement and Tax Benefits Combat Zone Tax Exclusion (CZTE) Members performing duty in, or in direct support of a combat zone (any area the President of the United States designates by Executive Order as an area in which the U.S. Armed Forces are engaging or have engaged in combat), are able to exclude portions of their income from … [Read more...]
Army HealthCare Benefits
As an Active Duty Soldier, you and your family are eligible for medical and dental care at little or no cost and you can receive treatment within the Army’s network of hospitals and clinics. Also, you receive free, comprehensive dental coverage and your immediate family can be included for a minimal fee. In addition to these health care benefits you can purchase life insurance … [Read more...]
TRICARE Standard vs Prime
* Updated January 2016 TRICARE Prime is the HMO-type health care plan that covers all uniformed service members. An active-duty service member is automatically covered by TRICARE Prime (even so, he/she must fill out and turn in an enrollment form that records his Prime coverage). Many active-duty family members choose to enroll in Prime. There are no enrollment fees, … [Read more...]
TRICARE Providers
TRICARE beneficiaries have many options for selecting health care providers. Knowing their providers' TRICARE category can help beneficiaries make the right choice, and save them money. TRICARE terms used in reference to providers include "authorized," "participating," … [Read more...]
TRICARE Prime Travel and Non-Medical Attendant (NMA)
Military Treatment Facility (MTF) staff, Regional Office personnel, and TRICARE Prime beneficiaries should familiarize themselves with these important TRICARE travel benefits. Section 758 of the FY2001 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorized reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses … [Read more...]