This article is about what the Lifelong Learning and Base Education Centers have to offer military service members and their families. Includes links to everything from a GED diploma to earning a College Degree plus Tuition Assistance, the SMART program and many others.
The three plans offered by TRICARE, along with the differences and benefits of each. General TRICARE description and problems with the program are included. Links to TRICARE website and LL article concerning online service included.
This article is about how to get your money out of your TSP account. It explains the difference between the loan program and withdrawals and gives basic guidelines. Links to TSP website, Armed Forces News and quotes from Jarvlin Macklin, Participant Services Representative at TSP Thriftline
This article is about shopping at the commissary. It discusses advantages such as no sales tax and big savings, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) online tools, and store hours. Links to Commissaries.com, DeCA, and shopping resources.
This article is about the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP). It discusses the benefit year, maximum coverage, orthodontic coverage, preventive procedures, cleaning, X-rays, and transferring records. Links to United Concordia (UCCI), the online UCCI benefit tracking tool, and ToothFairy.org.
You might be surprised to know how many service members are lined up waiting to get into military housing. Learn about the waiting list, basic allowance for housing (BAH), pets, signing a lease off-base, the military clause, renting in your child's school district, Self-Help Stores, and repairs.
This article is about online pharmacy services, briefly discussing the convenience and services available. Quotes Dan Hall of Audiocare, and links to TRICARE and Bethesda and Pensacola Naval hospitals.
This article is about the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). It discusses the service members who are now eligible to participate, open enrollment periods, how to enroll, and the investment funds available. Links to TSP and some TSP forms, and provides phone numbers.
Online resources for medical and pharmacy care for Naval services personnel. Links to the Naval Medical Information Management Center (NMIMC), National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda, Charette Health Care Center, and the Virtual Naval Hospital.
This article is about the web sites for commissaries and exchanges, and the benefits they provide, such as shopping online and information about specials and best value items (BVI). Links to Navy Exchanges, Marine Corps Exchanges, the Army, Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES), and the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA).
If you are an active-duty service member, active-duty family member, retiree or other eligible participant, TRICARE offers many prescription options, including the regional military treatment facility (MTF), retail pharmacies, and the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy (TMOP). Learn about costs, payment options, and ordering information.
This article is about ways to save money, including shopping at the local commissary rather than civilian grocery stores, and visiting the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) website. Links to the DeCA and militaryshoppers.com.
This article is about how to update DEERS in order for spouse, family, and children to get medical and pharmacy benefits through TRICARE. Provides links to the RAPIDS Site Locator and Defense Manpower Data Center.
Serving in the military has its risks and responsibilities. A fundamental responsibility of every service member is to protect the financial security of their family should tragedy strike. This first part of three parts discusses Department of Defense benefits.
Serving in the military has its risks and responsibilities. A fundamental responsibility of every service member is to protect the financial security of their family should tragedy strike. This second part of three parts discusses Veteran's Administation benefits.
Serving in the military has its risks and responsibilities. A fundamental responsibility of every service member is to protect the financial security of their family should tragedy strike. Part three of the series discusses Social Security and Survivor Benefit Plan benefits.
LIFELines is sponsored by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and funded by the Center for Personal and Professional Development.
Military Life
- Print Friendly Version
