Benefits

Don’t miss these Tricare and other health benefits deadlines

It's time for Tricare beneficiaries to review health care plans and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care.

3 hours ago

Penny for your thoughts: Military stores to modify change policies

After the U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies, various stores, including military shops, are running out of the coins.

2 days ago

Oversight

VA leaders move to end all abortions at department medical sites

Abortion services had been offered at VA facilities since late 2022, even in some states where the procedures were outlawed. Now that will end.

Supreme Court ruling gives extra payouts to some combat-wounded vets

The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets.

6 months ago

House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next year

The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.

6 months ago

GOP plan provides $453 billion for VA programs, benefits next year

The spending plan for Veterans Affairs next year is up significantly from current levels but is about $1 billion less than what the White House wanted.

6 months ago

Breaking down Trump’s executive order mandating multiple VA reforms

The president signed an executive order Friday calling for several sweeping changes in VA operations and construction goals.

7 months ago

VA shifts survivors assistance office in effort to speed up benefits

Officials hope to cut down on red tape for individuals seeking support and benefits after a veteran's death.

7 months ago

White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cuts

VA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan.

7 months ago

What federal employees need to know about 2025 benefits changes

What federal employees and retirees need to know about 2025 benefits changes.

12 months ago

Vets may see only a small cost-of-living boost in benefits next year

An outside watchdog estimates the benefits adjustment will be less than 3% in 2025.

16 months ago

Ask Kevin: What’s the legal basis for the Part B late enrollment fee?

A reader asks if the enrollment penalty is statutory.

17 months ago

Ask Kevin: Why am I paying IRMAA on top of my Medicare Part B premium?

A reader asks why they are subject to a Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount

17 months ago

Ask Kevin: Which FEHB national plans offer Medicare Advantage plans?

Here's what retirees can do to learn more about Medicare Advantage plans offered by FEHB plans.

17 months ago

Ask Kevin: What are the pros and cons to Medicare Part B for retirees?

There are three main reasons to consider enrolling in Part B.

17 months ago

Bill would expand military death benefits for families of ROTC cadets

It would also expand Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance for those in the Delayed Entry Program.

17 months ago

Ask Kevin: Do federal retirees have to enroll in Medicare Part A?

A retiree wonders what personal advantages there are to Part A coverage. Kevin Moss, a benefits pro, weighs in.

17 months ago

Ask Kevin: Can I waive Part B coverage and retain Tricare for Life?

Retired reserve members at the age of 60 can also choose to enroll in Tricare Select. Here's how it works.

17 months ago

Ask Kevin: Can I switch back and forth from Medicare to FEHB?

If you’re eligible for FEHB, you’ll remain eligible for FEDVIP dental or vision plans even if your FEHB coverage is suspended.

17 months ago

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