DoD Mulls TRICARE Changes for Future Retirees

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DoD Mulls TRICARE Changes for Future Retirees Jan 31, 2012 7:09:03 GMT -8

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Post by peterd on Jan 31, 2012 7:09:03 GMT -8

The Pentagon could require future working-age retirees to take employer-provided health care as a way to tackle the Defense Department's cost growth, one top official said Monday.

Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy said DoD won't try to change the system for current retirees or serving troops, but she said recasting the benefits for future generations of retirees must be on the table if the department is to get control of its spending.

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DoD Mulls TRICARE Changes for Future Retirees Jan 31, 2012 7:16:10 GMT -8

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Post by peterd on Jan 31, 2012 7:16:10 GMT -8

TRICARE Troubles Looming

TRICARE Prime fee increases, limited access to military treatment facilities, and fewer civilian care providers are likely to be an issue in 2012 and beyond.

TRICARE Prime Fees for Military Retirees — As reported last week, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gave a sneak peak at the DoD’s proposed FY2013 budget and his long term plan to reduce defense spending by approximately $259 billion over the next five years.

According to the Military Officers Association of America, TRICARE working age military retirees will take a significant hit under the proposed defense budget.

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