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...]
What Are My TRICARE Health Care Provider Options?
DECEMBER 22, 2023 – Are you looking for a new doctor for yourself or your family? In your search, you may see terms like “TRICARE-authorized provider,” “network provider,” and “non-network provider.” Knowing what these terms mean can help you choose which provider you see.A TRICARE-authorized provider is a provider approved by TRICARE to give health care services to … [Read more...]
Music by Veterans for Veterans
DECEMBER 21, 2023 - Many Veterans are familiar with the patriotic songs that play around memorial holidays, but few songs represent the perspective of those who have served. Until now. Veteran-led nonprofit, CreatiVets, offers programs that allow Veterans to address their service-related traumas through art and music. With the release of over 40 songs, CreatiVets now … [Read more...]