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Posted on May 26, 2023
FTC Ramps Up Fight Against Illegal Overseas Robocalls
As the menace of unwanted illegal robocalls continues, U.S. consumers are bombarded by millions of these calls each month, both to their landlines and cell phones. Data show that a significant proportion, if not the majority, of illegal robocalls originate from overseas. To stop these illegal overseas calls, the Federal Trade Commission has implemented Project Point of No Entry (PoNE), targeting “point of entry” or “gateway” Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)...Posted on May 26, 2023
The NDAA 2023 SBP Open Season: What Retirees Need to Know About Discontinuing
The SBP Open Season allows eligible members and former members who were enrolled in SBP or RCSBP (Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan) as of December 22, 2022 to permanently discontinue their SBP coverage. Before submitting your request for discontinuance, please review the SBP advantages and disadvantages information on the first page of the Discontinuance form. SBP Open Seasons rarely occur. Consider the impact your decision will have on your loved ones moving forward. Because your be...Posted on May 23, 2023
Q&A: Getting Urgent Care With TRICARE
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Getting sick or injured is never convenient. Fortunately, getting urgent care can take away some of the inconvenience of minor illnesses and injuries. “Urgent care is for when you can’t wait for an appointment with your provider, but you don’t need an emergency room,” said Dr. Stacy Usher, lead nurse of Clinical Oversight and Integration for the TRICARE Health Plan. But, before you go to your nearest urgent ca...Posted on May 23, 2023