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Now, benefits and healthcare headlines presented by the Military Officers Association of America
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TRICARE Dental Program beneficiaries will see a slight rise in premiums this year
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The program includes active-duty family members as well as National Guard and Reserve members and their families
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The new rates take effect March 1st, but the coverage costs are billed a month in advance
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The rates will remain in effect through February 28, 2027. The increased cost is less than 2%, and many families experienced a double-digit percent decrease it cost in 2025
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Active-duty family members enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote will no longer face copayments for covered prescriptions
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The change is effective as of February 28th and will be automatic. Eligible beneficiaries do not need to register or file reimbursement claims
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The waiver does not apply to those on TRICARE Prime remote overseas, nor does it apply to any other TRICARE or TRICARE for Life beneficiary
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Patient advocates have a new method to track and manage feedback across the military health system
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The Patient Advocate Assistance Reporting Tool, or PART, is designed to manage feedback reported to patient advocates
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It replaces inconsistent methods and gives patient advocates a new platform to collect, track, and resolve patient concerns
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This new tool is a positive step for consistency, but MOA continues to advocate for the Military
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Care Act, H.R. 6796. This bill would require the Pentagon to establish a user-friendly digital platform for beneficiaries
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to file and track complaints, as well as real-time transmission of complaints to patient advocates
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For more benefits news, visit MOAA.org
