TRICARE pharmacy users will see cost increases in 2024 as the Defense Health Agency implements prescription medication copays set by the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
That same legislation gives DoD authority to adjust copays for 2028 and beyond to reflect changes in the cost of pharmaceutical agents and prescription drug dispensing. MOAA already has started discussions on Capitol Hill to establish guardrails on this authority, with the goal of legislation to limit DoD increases on prescription drug copays. LEARN MORE

Veterans can now access their VA decision letters electronically on VA.gov using the Decision Letter Download Tool. This new option improves the digital self-service experience for Veterans and allows them to quickly access VA’s decision letters. Veterans will continue to receive paper decision letters in the mail. Veterans no longer have to speak with VA or wait for a paper letter in the mail to know the decisions made on their claim.

Many Veterans, their families and survivors have filed claims related to a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, radiation and other toxic substances—the PACT Act. It also added more health conditions that VA will presume are caused by exposure to these substances making it easier for beneficiaries to access VA benefits and services LEARN MORE .