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By David Roza Apr 30, 2020
Military Benefits

A new bill wants to get you free shipping on your TRICARE meds amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Usually it costs money to get meds delivered at home through TRICARE. This bill aims to change that.
By Ben Conarck, Miami Herald Feb 4, 2020
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Florida scam tricked service members into buying meds, tests they didn’t need

"Ramamurthy used our military families, our elderly, and our disabled to bilk millions of dollars from our country's vital healthcare...
By Amy Bushatz, Military.com Dec 6, 2019
Military Benefits

A massive Tricare glitch billed thousands of patients 100 times more than their premium

A massive billing glitch in Tricare's East region, managed by Humana, on Thursday slammed about 25,000 beneficiaries with premium charges...
By Jim Absher, Military.com Oct 4, 2019
Military Benefits

Brace yourselves: some Tricare drug costs will see a major increase next year

Per federal law, these annual increases will continue until at least 2027
By Patricia Kime, Military.com Sep 30, 2019
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It was the biggest scam in Tricare’s history. Now troops may be going to jail

As of May 2019, the Justice Department has indicted and sentenced 74 people, with 50 more convicted and awaiting sentencing...
By Amy Bushatz And Jim Absher, Military.com Jul 28, 2019
Military Benefits

Reservists, young adults, and others will have to pay more for Tricare in 2020

If you are a reservist, young adult or transitioning service member enrolled in Tricare or a transition health insurance plan,...
By Kevin Krause, The Dallas Morning News Jun 11, 2019
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Ex-pharmacist gets 2 years, $7 million bill for role in scheme to bilk Tricare out of more than $100 million

A former pharmacist from Irving has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in a health-care...
By Jared Keller Feb 11, 2019
Bullet Points

The Pentagon blew $65 million on fake scar cream nobody wanted

A former Marine helped recruit service members for a scheme to bilk the Department of Defense out of more than...
By Carol Rosenberg, Miami Herald Jan 30, 2019
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Tricare Briefly Stranded A Marine Corps Judge At Guantanamo Bay During A Health Emergency

The Pentagon abruptly ended a 9/11 pretrial hearing Tuesday because the judge in the case had a health emergency, war...
By Patricia Kime, Military.com Jan 15, 2019
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CBO Suggests Hiking Tricare Fees And Slashing Veterans Benefits To Rein In The Deficit

With the federal deficit expected to top $984 billion this year, the Congressional Budget Office in December published a list...
By Marisa Hicks, Log Cabin Democrat, Conway, Ark. Dec 20, 2018
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Texas Woman Pleads Guilty In Multi-Million Dollar Tricare Fraud Scheme

A Texas woman has pleaded guilty to her involvement in a multi-million dollar Tricare scheme. Of those who have already...
By Amy Bushatz, Military.cm Sep 29, 2017
Military Benefits

Many Tricare Users Will Face Higher Out Of Pocket Costs In 2018

Editor's Note: This article by Amy Bushatz originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and...
By James Clark Aug 21, 2017
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California Marines Wrapped Up In $67 Million Scam To Rip Off TRICARE

A group of Marines based in southern California are embroiled in a health insurance scam that cost the military’s medical...
By Jay Weaver, Miami Herald Aug 10, 2017
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Pharmacist Swindles Millions From TRICARE And Buys The Rock’s Old Mansion

A South Florida pharmacist swindled so much money from a U.S. military health insurance program that he bought a mansion...
By Sarah Sicard Jul 24, 2017
Military Benefits

TRICARE Just Added Important New Mental Health And Drug Benefits

Substance abuse and mental health issues are on the rise in the military community, and TRICARE — the insurance provider...
By Dianna Cahn, Stars and Stripes Jul 7, 2017
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How Families Caring For Very Sick Children Are Forced To Choose Hospice Or Treatment

The rule is usually discovered by parents bracing for their child to die. Already consumed by tragedy, these military families...
By James Clark Feb 9, 2017
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Tricare Made A Joke About Military Dependents And People Loved It

In the military there’s a long-running joke about why people marry junior service members, and it almost always revolves around...
By Amy Bushatz, Military.com Aug 15, 2016
Military Benefits

A Spouse’s Guide To Guard And Reserve Benefits After Active Duty

Editor’s Note: This article by Amy Bushatz originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community. If...
By Mike Denny Aug 27, 2014
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3 Reasons To Consider Transitioning To The National Guard And Reserves

There are a lot of frustrated service members leaving the active force due to separation boards paying the peace dividend...