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Watchdog: Thousands of troops, families may not be getting the mental health care they need
More than half of patients with mental health care referrals at 13 MTFs studied by the DoD IG didn’t use their referrals, and health officials don’t know why.
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More dental and vision insurance plans to be offered for 2021 open season
The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Program will offer more coverage options due to a competitive selection process, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
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New DoD option helps military parents find hourly child care
DoD will pay for a free subscription to this child care database.
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New app connects military community to what they need on Army garrisons
Army installations first. AAFES is talking to Air Force officials about a similar app.
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‘Child care dilemma:‘ Lawmakers urge Esper to find more options for military families
Military families may be in desperate need of child care, lawmakers say.
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Paid parental leave takes shape under new OPM regulations
The Office of Personnel Management plans to issue a final interim rule on the use of paid parental leave Aug. 10.
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Amidst retirees’ outcries, advocates seek more leeway in new Tricare Select fee plan
Groups are calling for extension of the 90-day grace period so retirees in Tricare Select don’t lose health care coverage.
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Lawmakers call for investigation, ‘thorough review’ of $7.2 billion household goods contract
TRANSCOM’s choice of bidders for the contract to privatize household goods moves is ‘deeply troubling’
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Even as agencies open offices, telework deployment for secure workforces should still be a priority
Agencies are still navigating telework limitations and challenges deploying secure devices for workers, which is particularly an issue for those that require access to sensitive information or classified networks.
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More credits coming for millions of troops, veterans and families on auto insurance bills
Current and former military who are members of USAA will see their auto insurance cost reduced again.
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Watchdog: Thousands of troops, families may not be getting the mental health care they need
More than half of patients with mental health care referrals at 13 MTFs studied by the DoD IG didn’t use their referrals, and health officials don’t know why.
-
More dental and vision insurance plans to be offered for 2021 open season
The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Program will offer more coverage options due to a competitive selection process, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
-
New DoD option helps military parents find hourly child care
DoD will pay for a free subscription to this child care database.
-
New app connects military community to what they need on Army garrisons
Army installations first. AAFES is talking to Air Force officials about a similar app.
-
‘Child care dilemma:‘ Lawmakers urge Esper to find more options for military families
Military families may be in desperate need of child care, lawmakers say.
-
Paid parental leave takes shape under new OPM regulations
The Office of Personnel Management plans to issue a final interim rule on the use of paid parental leave Aug. 10.
-
Amidst retirees’ outcries, advocates seek more leeway in new Tricare Select fee plan
Groups are calling for extension of the 90-day grace period so retirees in Tricare Select don’t lose health care coverage.
-
Lawmakers call for investigation, ‘thorough review’ of $7.2 billion household goods contract
TRANSCOM’s choice of bidders for the contract to privatize household goods moves is ‘deeply troubling’
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Even as agencies open offices, telework deployment for secure workforces should still be a priority
Agencies are still navigating telework limitations and challenges deploying secure devices for workers, which is particularly an issue for those that require access to sensitive information or classified networks.
-
More credits coming for millions of troops, veterans and families on auto insurance bills
Current and former military who are members of USAA will see their auto insurance cost reduced again.
-
Watchdog: Thousands of troops, families may not be getting the mental health care they need
More than half of patients with mental health care referrals at 13 MTFs studied by the DoD IG didn’t use their referrals, and health officials don’t know why.
-
More dental and vision insurance plans to be offered for 2021 open season
The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Program will offer more coverage options due to a competitive selection process, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
-
New DoD option helps military parents find hourly child care
DoD will pay for a free subscription to this child care database.
-
New app connects military community to what they need on Army garrisons
Army installations first. AAFES is talking to Air Force officials about a similar app.
-
‘Child care dilemma:‘ Lawmakers urge Esper to find more options for military families
Military families may be in desperate need of child care, lawmakers say.
-
Paid parental leave takes shape under new OPM regulations
The Office of Personnel Management plans to issue a final interim rule on the use of paid parental leave Aug. 10.
-
Amidst retirees’ outcries, advocates seek more leeway in new Tricare Select fee plan
Groups are calling for extension of the 90-day grace period so retirees in Tricare Select don’t lose health care coverage.
-
Lawmakers call for investigation, ‘thorough review’ of $7.2 billion household goods contract
TRANSCOM’s choice of bidders for the contract to privatize household goods moves is ‘deeply troubling’
-
Even as agencies open offices, telework deployment for secure workforces should still be a priority
Agencies are still navigating telework limitations and challenges deploying secure devices for workers, which is particularly an issue for those that require access to sensitive information or classified networks.
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More credits coming for millions of troops, veterans and families on auto insurance bills
Current and former military who are members of USAA will see their auto insurance cost reduced again.



