Military.com Benefit News Military.com Benefit NewsManage Household Utility Costs at Your New Base by Avoiding These Pitfalls October 31, 2025Being stationed at a location with a hot summer or a cold winter may make it harder to pay large energy bills. Budget billing is a popular solution, but it may cost you more in the long run. Even the simple act of using automatic payments may increase the amount you pay for electricity.Veterans Struggle to Access Individual Therapy as VA Clinics Allegedly Limit Sessions October 23, 2025Veterans across the country are reporting cancelled appointments, shortened treatment plans, and new limits on one-on-one therapy sessions at VA facilities. Internal documents and clinician accounts suggest growing pressure to “step down” veterans from individual care, even when medically unwarranted, a sign staffing shortages, bureaucratic metrics, and outdated scheduling systems are once again undermining access […]Tricare and FEDVIP Open Seasons Are on Time Despite Shutdown. Here’s What’s Affected October 22, 2025Open enrollment for 2026 Tricare and FEDVIP coverage will take place on time despite the government shutdown, officials told Military.com, while some Tricare services under existing plans are already suspended or likely delayed.How the Government Shutdown Impacts Veterans and the VA October 1, 2025While most vets won't be impacted by the ongoing government shutdown, concerns may ramp up the longer it persists.Beyond The Virtual Visit: The Growing Reach of VA Telehealth in 2025 September 11, 2025Telehealth initially began as a practical solution to access problems, but in 2025 it has evolved into a much broader system. Today, VA telehealth is also about building whole-person health services reaching veterans in their homes and giving them tools to improve daily life.All Services Now Issue Form DD214-1 to Departing Reservists August 27, 2025The military's reserve components now issue departing reservists a new record that summarizes their periods of active and inactive service as well as "points" earned toward retirement: Form DD214-1, the Certificate of Uniformed Service, Reserve Component Addendum.Tricare Premiums vs. Enrollment Fees: Here's Why the Difference Matters August 21, 2025Being aware of your Tricare catastrophic cap can help you plan your medical budget and make smart decisions about carrying other health insurance.Understanding Your Tricare Catastrophic Cap August 6, 2025Being aware of your Tricare catastrophic cap can help you plan your medical budget and make smart decisions about carrying other health insurance.How to Change Tricare Coverage After a Qualifying Life Event – and Which QLEs Count July 24, 2025Many service members experience one or more qualifying life events, or QLEs, each year, unlocking opportunities to change Tricare plans.The VA Is Retroactively Increasing GI Bill Benefits for a Million Veterans. Here's How to Claim Them February 17, 2025Are you eligible for 12 more months of GI Bill benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs? Here's who qualifies and how to apply.
