DOD reproductive care travel policy used just 12 times in 7 monthsA policy allowing troops to be reimbursed for travel if they go out of state for abortions and other reproductive services hasn't been used much.2 days ago
VA sets new goal of housing 41,000 veterans in 2024Veterans Affairs officials have set a goal to surpass the number of veterans they helped find permanent housing last year.14 days ago
BudgetVA-sponsored psychedelics studies get green light in FY24 budget There are currently eight psychedelic therapy trials taking place across the country through the VA.
Here are the carriers in the Postal Service health insurance programIt marks the next step in a yearslong process to reform Postal benefits.2 weeks ago
DOD, VA to allow IVF for unmarried people, same-sex couples and moreGoing forward, eligible U.S. troops and veterans can access IVF regardless of their martial status or sexual orientation.2 weeks ago
Joint VA/DOD medical site launches new health records systemThe nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday.3 weeks ago
Man charged for posing as doctor to steal vet suicide prevention fundsA federal grand jury indicted a Massachusetts man for posing as a doctor to steal $50,000 in suicide prevention funds designed to help vets.3 weeks ago
Two-thirds of federal buildings miss required asbestos checksThere are more than 8,000 properties in GSA’s care, with the average building reaching 50 years of age.3 weeks ago
Military to offer tax-saving health care accounts for troopsThese accounts can help troops save an average of 30% on unreimbursed health care expenses.4 weeks ago
HHS Secretary Becerra to visit Alabama in wake of IVF rulingThe ruling by the Republican-controlled Alabama Supreme Court has unexpectedly propelled the issue of IVF into the presidential campaign conversation.4 weeks ago
VA again delays decision on transgender surgery optionsThe department will conduct a new review on the procedures, pushing a final ruling on the issue back by at least several more months.4 weeks ago
VA will no longer send veterans’ benefits to multiple bank accountsThe change is expected to affect about 50,000 veterans currently using multiple accounts for their federal stipend payouts.5 weeks ago
Native American veterans save millions after VA waives copaymentsThe VA said it exempted or reimbursed more than 143,000 copayments totaling approximately $2.5 million.6 weeks ago
Lawmakers explore how artificial intelligence can boost care for vetsLawmakers questioned VA officials on best practices for employing artificial intelligence technology to improve health care and benefits.6 weeks ago
More pharmacy problems endanger future of VA’s health records systemFederal watchdogs warned that nearly 250,000 patients' medication records may contain mistakes because of conflicts with the new records software.6 weeks ago
TSA achieved historic pay raises, needs budget to keep themTSA officers aren’t automatically given the governmentwide annual raise proposed by the president.6 weeks ago
VA updating outreach work in effort to end benefits gap for Black vetsThe move comes after data shows lower rates of disability claims approval for some minority groups.6 weeks ago
Psychedelic to receive fast-track review as possible PTSD drug The FDA wants to conclude its evaluation of MDMA-assisted therapy by Aug. 11.6 weeks ago
Federal employee retirements jump in January as backlog balloonsDespite the increases, fewer employees overall retired in 2023 than 2022, 2021 and 2020.6 weeks ago