Health Care
VA Eases Benefits Rules for Cancers From Post-9/11 Service, K2 Tours
"Adding these presumptives lowers the burden of proof for veterans to get the benefits they deserve."
"Adding these presumptives lowers the burden of proof for veterans to get the benefits they deserve."
The proposal would cover programs such as meditation and wellness counseling, and could widen the use of these benefits.
Learn what programs may be available, how they work ... and how much they cost.
Those who miss the new deadline will be disenrolled, officials said.
The last-minute deal is good news for thousands of beneficiaries, but it points to systemic TRICARE reimbursement problems.
Look ahead at some of the key challenges facing the department in the new year.
Pediatric and special-needs care top a list of concerns. Providers have pointed to communication issues with the new contractor.
A special enrollment period begins March 3. Learn who is eligible ... and why MOAA is paying close attention to the rollout.
Some beneficiaries will need to act before Jan. 1 to ensure they keep coverage. Get answers to common questions, links to online resources, and much more.
“The larger the project gets, the harder it is to manage and the less likely it is to ever deliver useful capability.”
Some lawmakers have been pushing for this change for more than a decade.
The bipartisan Dole Act will bring comprehensive reforms to VA care and earned benefits.