Beneficiaries have until February 28 to update payment details. Tricare beneficiaries in the West Region, including Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin, who pay for coverage using…
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President Trump Order Reinstates Military Personnel Separated for Vaccine Refusal
Over 8,000 service members were released or left the military over COVID-19 vaccine mandates. President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to reinstate military service members…
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VA to Reduce Life Insurance Premiums for Veterans, Service Members, and Families
Over 3 million insured individuals to benefit from premium discounts starting in 2025. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will reduce life insurance premiums for over three million…
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VA Promotes Healthcare Enrollment with Email, Text Campaign
The department seeks to reach over 1 million veterans who are not yet enrolled. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched an awareness campaign this month, sending emails…
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House Committee Chair Proposes Veteran Healthcare Access Bill
The legislation would require coverage of alternative healthcare if the VA does not schedule appointments within 20 days. House Veterans Affairs Committee chair Representative Mike Bost proposed a…
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House Advances Overhaul of Veterans’ Healthcare
The bipartisan bill expands in-home care for veterans and mental health support for caregivers. The House of Representatives passed the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and…
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Some House Members Question VA’s Budget Shortfall Claims
Federal legislators wonder if department leaders are exaggerating the funding discrepancy in veterans’ benefits. Some members of Congress, including Veterans Affairs Chairman Mike Bost of Illinois and Appropriations…
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House Bill Would Make Veterans Experience Office Permanent
Federal legislators seek to secure the VA office to improve trust and service quality for veterans. A bill has been introduced by Representatives Nikki Budzinski of Illinois and…
Read MoreCongress Passes $3 Billion VA Supplemental Funding Bill
Concerns over the Friday deadline avoided by Senate and House approval. President Joe Biden signed a supplemental funding bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs that was passed…
Read MoreVA Launches Call Center to Protect Veterans from Fraud and Scams
The department establishes the VSAFE website and call center for assistance. The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched resources to help protect U.S. veterans, service members, and their…
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