Open season deadlines loom for Tricare, dental and child care accounts
Tricare open season ends Dec. 10. Federal benefits open season, including enrolling in military child care flexible spending accounts, ends Dec. 9.
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Military kids deserve to stay on their parents’ Tricare plan until 26
In this opinion piece, a Virginia lawmaker argues for extending Tricare coverage for dependents until they hit 26, as it is in the civilian world.
What to know about Tricare costs and changes as open season starts
Check out Tricare costs and other information you need to know before Tricare open season ends next month.
DOD fixes problem that mistakenly dropped 16K Tricare beneficiaries
Defense Health officials advise those who briefly lost Tricare coverage to call the DEERS support office to confirm their eligibility.
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As this year’s Tricare open season draws near, some military families may need to act before the end of the year to avoid losing coverage.
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Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlines
Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.
By Karen Jowers
A guide to federal health benefits as open enrollment ends
From new benefits for Medicare beneficiaries to navigating premium increases, your guide to 2024 federal health insurance.
Open season ending soon for Tricare, dental, new child care accounts
Troops must enroll in the new dependent care flexible spending account program by Dec. 11.
By Karen Jowers
What’s driving rate hikes for federal employee health premiums?
Federal employees, retirees and service members who get health insurance from the federal government will see premiums jump on Jan. 1.
A procrastinator’s checklist for choosing open season benefits
Don’t let the Dec. 11 deadline pass you by. Benefits experts told Federal Times that even if you’re happy with your current plan, it likely will change.
Is it hard to switch health plans during open enrollment?
One of the features of the Federal Employees Health Benefits program is that you can change from one health benefits plan to another.
By Reg Jones
Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts
Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.
By Karen Jowers
Here are your new Tricare rates for 2024
Generally, if you paid out of pocket for Tricare this year, you'll be paying more in 2024.
By Karen Jowers
Some Tricare, dental plans may cost more in 2024. Here’s what to know.
Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year.
By Karen Jowers
