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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
When A Military Retiree Dies – What to Know? What to Do?
We know it’s difficult for anyone to think about their own death. But, we also know you want to prepare and take care of your loved ones. We have a special page on our website that outlines the options for reporting the death of a retiree: https://www.dfas.mil/retdeath. The webpage also explains the steps and documents needed to claim a retiree’s final pay and claim Survivor Benefit Plan payments (if the retiree was enrolled). In addition, w...Posted on March 22, 2024
Stay Alert: Fraudsters Target Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members, and Their Families
Did you know that fraudsters target veterans, active-duty service members, and their families at a higher rate than they do civilians? They are also 40% more likely than their civilian counterparts to lose money to scams and schemes. Why? Fraudsters follow the money. Service members receive a steady paycheck, and many veterans receive regular benefit payments. Fraudsters frequently use military jargon and specific government guidelines to craft an effective pitch to extort...Posted on March 22, 2024