JULY 28, 2023 – For the 23rd straight year, Fisher House Foundation’s Scholarships for Military Children program has awarded deserving children of U.S. service members scholarship grants, providing an early leg up in funding their higher education dreams. This year 500 children were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship by the nonprofit foundation for the upcoming 2023-2024 … [Read more...]
Medicare Part D and TRICARE Pharmacy Coverage
JULY 27, 2023 – You may already have TRICARE For Life (TFL). Or perhaps you’re eligible to transition to this coverage soon. Either way, you may have questions about your TRICARE prescription drug coverage. For instance, you may wonder if you need to have Medicare Part D, Medicare’s prescription coverage. You don’t need Medicare Part D to have TFL. That’s because TFL has the … [Read more...]
TRICARE Preventive Health Checks for Kids
JULY 26, 2023 – Summer is a great time to take care of health checkups for your kids. Your child’s school likely requires students to get an annual health exam and be up to date on vaccines. With a new school year around the corner, don’t delay medical appointments for your kids. “Most schools have mandatory health standards children must meet each school year,” said … [Read more...]
PACT Act Claims Eligible for 12 Months of Backdated Compensation
JULY 22, 2023 - Thanks to the PACT Act, millions of Veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances are now eligible for VA health care and benefits. While there is no deadline to apply for PACT Act-related benefits, there is urgency. Most Veterans and survivors who apply for benefits or submit an “Intent to File” by August 9, if granted, … [Read more...]
TRICARE Tips for Finding and Choosing a Pharmacy
JULY 14, 2023 – Do you need to fill or refill a prescription? You have four pharmacy options for filling your prescription: military pharmacies, TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery, TRICARE retail network pharmacies, and non-network pharmacies. However, the drug you need and who you are may affect where you can get your prescription, as described in the TRICARE Pharmacy Program … [Read more...]