Unlock Your Health With Patient Advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Did you know that military hospitals and clinics come with a support staff of people who can help you navigate the healthcare process? These include patient advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators. You can find them at any military hospital or clinic. “You may have questions or concerns about TRICARE coverage, costs, or the quality of care at a military hospital or clinic. Patient advocates and BCACs are peopl...

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Know How TRICARE Regions Are Changing in 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Jan. 1, 2025, marks the start of health care delivery under TRICARE’s new regional contracts. There will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the United States as part of the new contracts. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) will move to the West Region. If you’re located in one of the six states moving to the West Region,...

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How Members of the National Guard and Reserve Can Use the Official BRS Retirement Calculator

Military members who serve their country as part of the National Guard or a branch’s reserve component may qualify for retirement benefits — including a Blended Retirement System pension and Thrift Savings Plan retirement payments. You can estimate what your potential retirement payments may be with the official BRS military pay calculator. How to fill out each section of the BRS calculator A few quick notes for using this calculator as a member of the N...

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Blended Retirement System

Q: Why did the military retirement system change?A: Under the legacy system, only those who serve 20 years receive a retirement benefit. That means about 81% of service members leave with no benefit. Under the Blended Retirement System, about 85% of service members will receive a retirement benefit, even if they don’t qualify for full retirement. Q: How did the military retirement system change?A: Service members who joined the service before 2006 will remain in the legacy retirement...

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