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Health insurance can be an expensive proposition but military medical benefits in the form of Tricare, Veterans benefits and disability benefits can help cushion the cost even after you get out of the Navy if you are eligible. For veterans, you want to ensure you keep you medical records straight and in order in case you have to seek medical benefits in the future even if you are not under Tricare.

Spouses, active duty, reserves, veterans and retired may make use of the information in this forum. Important topics such as the laws governing medical care and Tricare plus the Affordable Care Act as it applies to the Military can be covered here. Also, health issues such as weight management, mental health, childhood health and other medical topics are covered here.

For additional information, enlisted Sailors can also go to the following NavyAdvancement.com web page: Medical Benefits, Tricare, Limited Duty & Disability Compensation 

34 topics in this forum

  1. Veterans with PTSD sue Navy over claims of biased discharges

    By Tony,
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    • 270 views

  3. Pharmacy fee hikes Feb. 1 will drive more prescription business onto base

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 278 views

  4. Changes Are Coming to TRICARE: Are You Ready to Take Command of Your Health?

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 458 views

  5. UPDATES TO PERIODIC HEALTH ASSESSMENTS IN SUPPORT OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUAL READINESS

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 652 views

  6. Tricare cases part of nation's largest-ever health care fraud sweep

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 397 views

  7. Navy opens contraceptive clinic in Norfolk, letting sailors bypass "nightmare" procedure for birth control

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 429 views

  8. Navy aims to mimick Wal-Mart, Delta to get more sailors choosing military health care

    By Tony,
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    • 592 views

  9. 2016-2017 NAVY INFLUENZA VACCINATION AND REPORTING POLICY

    By Tony,
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    • 774 views

  10. Navy Didn’t Trust VA To Treat Sailors At Joint Hospital

    By Tony,
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    • 1,229 views

  11. AFFORDABLE CARE ACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTRONIC RETRIEVAL

    By Tony,
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    • 808 views

  12. TRICARE Law Requires Beneficiaries to use Military Pharmacy, Home Delivery

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,360 views

  13. Heisman Trophy Recipient Says No Shame for Mental Illness Patients

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,607 views

  14. TRICARE Revises Compound Drug Coverage

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,594 views

  15. Freedom Smoking Quit Line Research Study Offers TRICARE Beneficiaries a Chance to Quit

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,129 views

  16. TRICARE revamp rejected, other benefit changes backed

    By Tony,
    • 1 reply
    • 986 views

  17. Webinar to Explain TRICARE and the Affordable Care Act

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,747 views

  18. Life at 335 Pounds - How one woman lost 150 pounds and found her freedom

    By Tony,
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    • 900 views

  19. TRICARE and the Affordable Care Act

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,200 views

  20. TRICARE Patients Must Attest to Health Care Coverage

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,206 views

  21. E-Prescribing – Coming Soon to a Military Pharmacy Near You!

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,563 views

  22. Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Launches Weight Management Initiative for Health Weight Month

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,368 views

  23. TRICARE Plan Spotlight: The US Family Health Plan

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,355 views

  24. Troops to Be Checked for Chemical Exposure in Iraq

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,253 views

  25. Webinar to Discuss TRICARE For Life

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,298 views

  26. EBOLA VIRAL DISEASE RISK AND PRECAUTIONS

    By Tony,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,386 views
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