Health

Military families will see slight increases in Tricare dental premiums

Increases take effect March 1.

Some remote Tricare families will get prescription drugs for free

Active duty families in Tricare Prime Remote in the U.S. will have a $0 copay for covered prescriptions outside military pharmacies.

VA kills ‘Boondoggle’ Biden plan to put EV chargers at medical centers

The VA scrapped a $77 million leftover green energy program that would have put solar-powered charging stations for electric vehicle at various locations.

Marine retiree shares a warning about this Tricare payment problem

A Marine Corps retiree has a warning for other Tricare beneficiaries about a problem that could be putting their health care coverage at risk.

VA to speed up health records system rollout, with new sites this year

A previous plan to deploy the controversial health records system to more VA hospitals in mid-2026 was short-sighted and slow, the new VA secretary said.

Sailor searched for Biden’s electronic health records, Navy says

The sailor tried to access the president's health records in February but was unsuccessful, according to the Pentagon.

Conspiracy promoter Patel may help lead in second Trump administration

The swaggering campaign surrogate is poised to take on an influential role in the federal government if Trump wins a second term.

Surgeon General calls for mental health warning labels on social media

Murthy said that the use of just a warning label wouldn’t make social media safe for young people, but would be a part of the steps needed.

A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care

A complex system is pushing more vets to search for private-sector solutions to health issues, all while hoping the VA will eventually pick up the bill.

Opinion

The post-9/11 generation’s path to post-traumatic growth

Veterans who embody the ethos of post-traumatic growth push back against the narrative of the “broken” vet. I urge you to join them.

Ask Kevin: My spouse and I are near 65. Is self-plus-one the best plan?

There are many differences between BCBS Standard and BCBS Basic, but these three benefits might be the most significant.

Ask Kevin: I enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Can I switch back?

A reader wonders if they can revert to their original plan of Medicare A and B and FEHB after opting in to an MA plan.

Ask Kevin: Are Medicare Advantage plans advantageous for singles?

A reader making less in retirement wonders if Part B premiums are still worth the extra expense.

Ask Kevin: Can I enroll in Medicare Advantage plan outside open season?

A reader planning on retiring soon asks about enrolling in an MA plan outside of Open Season.

Does BCBS offer Medicare Advantage plan for feds? An expert weighs in.

Kevin Moss, an FEHB expert, answers a reader question about how Medicare Advantage plans can boost health insurance coverage.

Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year

VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.