JANUARY 5, 2024 – Although quitting tobacco can be difficult, saying good-bye to cigarettes and chewing tobacco has many health benefits. If you’ve decided to kick the habit, TRICARE covers products and services to help you become tobacco-free. “Quitting tobacco lowers your risk for serious diseases, including lung, mouth and throat cancers, heart disease, and chronic lung … [Read more...]
Military Veterans Should Consider Opening a Franchise in 2024
JANUARY 4, 2024 - You may be reconsidering your professional future as the new year dawns. For Veterans who don’t want to work for someone else, there’s an option worth considering: Starting a franchise. Owning a business through franchising is a perfect hybrid between working for an organization and starting your own business from scratch. While it’s not for everybody, … [Read more...]
Know Your 2024 TRICARE Health Plan Costs
DECEMBER 26, 2023 – With a new year fast approaching, you may see changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting on Jan. 1, 2024. These costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments. “TRICARE costs may change every year based on the law and the federal cost of living adjustment,” said Zelly Zim, a senior analyst with TRICARE Policy and Programs … [Read more...]
Do I Need Medicare if I Have Tricare and VA Benefits?
DECEMBER 27, 2023 - In the complex landscape of healthcare options available to Americans, military veterans often find themselves grappling with the question: Do I Need Medicare if I Have TRICARE and VA Benefits? This is a nuanced inquiry that needs a clear understanding of each healthcare program and how they complement or overlap with one another. TRICARE is a federal … [Read more...]
3 Basics of Great Team Communication in Your Post-Military Role
DECEMBER 26, 2023 - Stepping out of uniform into a civilian role, the rules of engagement for communication differ. It's less about ranks and orders, more about dialogues and ideas. Think of it as switching your radio from command signals to open frequencies where every voice tunes into the same channel – that's your new team dynamic. How do we get everyone on that … [Read more...]