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Posted on March 29, 2024
VA and Arthritis Foundation support Veterans’ health and wellness
Veterans and service members experience arthritis at higher rates than the civilian population. VA is committed to supporting Veterans with arthritis, ensuring they maintain a high quality of life. In 2021, VA partnered with the Arthritis Foundation to increase access to care, education and support for Veterans with arthritis. The partnership, facilitated by the National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP), increases access to valuable resource...Posted on March 29, 2024
Army & Air Force Exchange Service to Recognize, Thank Vietnam Veterans with Pinning Ceremonies
On behalf of a grateful nation, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will present Vietnam Veterans with a complimentary lapel pin at PXs and BXs around the world in special pinning ceremonies on or around National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Exchange, in partnership with The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, will provide the free commemorative lapel pins to Veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces any time from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15,...Posted on March 26, 2024
How TRICARE Covers Ambulance Services
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – In some emergencies, an ambulance could be the difference between life and death. Fortunately, your TRICARE plan covers ambulance services in these situations. “TRICARE covers ambulance services when medically necessary, based on the condition of the beneficiary receiving the service,” said Elan Green, chief of TRICARE Health Plan’s Medical Benefit and Reimbursement Section at the Defense Health Agency. “I...Posted on March 26, 2024