Tricare lets patients bypass TriWest problems slowing specialty careA temporary waiver allows beneficiaries to take their referral from a primary care manager directly to a specialist without waiting for approval.By Karen Jowers9 days ago
Lawmaker: Tricare West problems ‘actively harming military readiness’A Washington lawmaker wants answers from the Defense Health Agency about what it's doing to address problems plaguing the TriWest transition.By Karen Jowers13 days ago
Tricare West Region beneficiaries get second payment update extensionThe deadline is extended, again, for those who live in the new West Region to provide their payment information to TriWest.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
Watchdog rebukes VA over failure to refund $110M in medical fees The Office of Special Counsel said VA owes about $110 million to nearly 1 million veterans for voided medical co-pays.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Hegseth promises to reinstate, repay troops who refused COVID vaccineAbout 8,000 troops were kicked out of the military for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
New Senate Vet Affairs chair plans focus on care access, mental healthKansas Republican Sen. Jerry Moran will lead the chamber's veterans policy committee for the second time.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago