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 FALLS CHURCH, Va. – New copayments for prescription drugs covered by TRICARE will go into effect soon. The Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act requires TRICARE to increase copays on brand name and non-formulary medications that are not filled at military clinics or hospitals. There is no increase to copays for generic medications. Increases will be effective sometime in February, depending on when system changes can be made, and the publication of a required Federal Notice.

For the fourth year in a row, BAE Systems and USO-Metro will host Trees for Our Heroes event in appreciation of those who serve. Each participant will be able to cut down a Christmas Tree or to chose a pre-cut tree and participate in holiday craft making and receive snacks, and beverages.

Virginia Homestead Tax Relief Amended

As of July 1, 2012: House Bill 922 amends Virginia Code § 58.1-3219.5 Virginia Homestead Property tax relief for veterans rated 100% permanently and totally disabled to include homes in revocable and irrevocable trusts.

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Military personnel and their families face unique life challenges with their duties, expenses and transitions. The IRS wants active members of the U.S. Armed Forces to be aware of all the special tax benefits that are available to them.

The Defense Department (DoD) is diligently attempting to have our nation understand the invisible wounds of war through such centers and programs as the Defense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological and Traumatic Brain Injury.

The Battle of Little Bighorn took place today in 1876. Gold had been discovered in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE US ARMY!

Thank you for 237 Years of Keeping America Safe and Protected.

Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. Included in this new law is the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) VRAP offers up to 12 months of training assistance to unemployed Veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Labor (DOL) are working together to roll out this new program on July 1, 2012

Mother’s Day is coming up. Have you thought about how you’re going to celebrate? The mothers in our lives have always been there for us to give us strength, hope, and courage. From the care package she sent while you were away at school and the letters and emails sent while on active duty, you are always in her thoughts. Now it’s time to show how much she’s in yours.

As of May 1, 2012, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Inc. (MetLife) is the new TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) contractor.

Defense Finance and Accounting Service official recently released a statement warning of email scams targeting military members, military retirees, and civilian employees. For more details, see the official press release below from DFAS's website.

 

 

Governor signed bill to waive fees to ease the licensing process for veteran jobseekers. For more details, see the official press release below from Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

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