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VA, HHS to increase psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, military-related mental health issues
The agreement could help accelerate research into the use of MDMA, magic mushrooms and other psychedelics to address PTSD and other mental conditions.
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Nearly 12,000 military Tricare beneficiaries warned of data breach
TriWest officials notified 11,844 beneficiaries of a data breach that may have affected their protected health information.
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VA, HHS to increase psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, military-related mental health issues
The agreement could help accelerate research into the use of MDMA, magic mushrooms and other psychedelics to address PTSD and other mental conditions.
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Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients
21 military treatment facilities are prioritizing bringing back Tricare for Life patients.
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Tricare to increase pharmacy copayments, add new benefits in 2026
The new rates reflect a 12% to 15.8% rise over current copays for medications purchased at retail pharmacies and through the Tricare mail-order pharmacy.
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Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
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Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments
“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored,” its website says.
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Troops request assistance at ‘unprecedented’ rate as shutdown persists
Due to processing time, Congress would need to act to ensure military pay Monday or earlier in order to avoid troops’ checks being delayed, DFAS confirmed.
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Senator ‘alarmed’ about barracks privatization, seeks answers from DOD
Given the Defense Department’s history with family housing privatization, the Pentagon should “move cautiously,” one senator said.
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Elmo and friends help military families build healthy habits
Military families asked for ways to incorporate habits into their busy lives to keep their young children healthy. Sesame Workshop delivered.
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Sept. 30 deadline nears for Tricare West specialty care referrals
Certain referrals for specialty care for Tricare Prime beneficiaries will expire.
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Experts debunk DOD claim about autism therapy, demand its availability
A new report urges the DOD to provide Applied Behavior Analysis as a basic benefit for the one in 28 military children diagnosed with autism.
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Tricare to end coverage of weight-loss meds for some military retirees
Advocates are pushing back against Tricare’s plan to end its coverage of weight-loss drugs for Tricare for Life beneficiaries by Aug. 31.
