Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored," its website says.By Karen Jowers5 days ago
DOD imposes burdensome rules, retaliation on home day cares, moms sayThe Pentagon said military families can help solve the child care shortage, but providers say over-the-top rules are driving them away.By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse6 days ago
How the government shutdown is affecting troops, families The current effects of the shutdown on installation programs and services vary from base to base. By Karen Jowers14 days ago
Here’s how a government shutdown would affect VA servicesVeterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
Here’s how looming government shutdown could affect troops, familiesLawmakers are pushing for military pay to continue. Some operations, like child care, may vary from base to base. By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago
Some Navy families see delays in child care assistance paymentsPayments, normally made within 10 days, are taking up to 45 days in some cases.By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago