Sending a military care package to the Middle East? Check this list first
The U.S. Postal Service temporarily suspended mail services in 28 military ZIP codes in the Middle East.
Health Care
Military hospitals, clinics resume billing civilians following 3-year pause
An estimated 137,000 civilians are expected to receive bills for medical care they received at military hospitals and clinics since 2023.
Ask Kevin: What providers are available under new Postal health plan?
A reader asks about the new Postal Service benefits plan coming to USPS annuitants this fall.
Republicans will again try to slash defense secretary’s salary to $1
Democratic lawmakers have blasted the salary reductions as unrealistic and petty.
Ask Kevin: Can you have FEHB with just a traditional Medicare add-on?
A reader wonders if they can still benefit from Medicare without signing up for an Advantage plan.
Senate defense bill endorses 2% pay raise for DoD civilians
It backs up what President Biden’s budget prescribes for the rest of the civilian workforce.
Ask Kevin: What eligible USPS annuitants need to know about Part B
Missed the memo about the special enrollment program for PSHB annuitants? Here's what to know.
Ask Kevin: Can I delay my Part B enrollment and still avoid penalty?
Here's how enrollment for Medicare Part B works after you file for retirement.
Ask Kevin: What’s the best Medicare Advantage plan for Arizona resident?
A reader asks how to evaluate different Medicare Advantage plans offered via FEHB.
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.
House defense bill would undo Pentagon’s abortion travel policy
The benefit in question provides reimbursement of travels costs to get access to otherwise noncovered reproductive health care services.