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Category Archives: Benefits
Old veterans benefits cuts may be new road map
Congressional researchers have supplied the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee with a list of veterans programs cut since 1980 in the name of deficit reduction, providing a potential road map for what lawmakers could recommend as part of the current effort … Continue reading
Lawmakers blast ongoing problems at Miami VA
Two years after 3,000 veterans at the Miami VA Medical Center learned they had undergone endoscopic procedures with unsterilized equipment, putting them at risk for contracting HIV, hepatitis and other deadly infections, the facility continues to suffer problems that affect … Continue reading
Tricare to send out letters on data breach
The 4.9 million Tricare customers whose personal information — including Social Security numbers, addresses and health data — was stolen Sept. 13 from a car in San Antonio will be notified of the loss by mail, according to an update … Continue reading
Express Scripts seeks to stop Walgreens letters
Express Scripts, the company that manages Tricare’s pharmacy benefit, has filed an injunction against Walgreens to stop the retail drugstore giant from issuing what Express Scripts says are “disparaging” statements about the contractor and distributing information about their ongoing contract … Continue reading
Tricare Prime fees to rise for new retirees
New military retirees will pay a little more for health care starting Saturday.
GAO: 4 percent of VA copayments inaccurate
In 2009, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s health panel called Department of Veterans Affairs officials on the carpet for what advocates and lawmakers said were “inappropriate billing practices” resulting in veterans being overcharged for medical service copayments.
Bike buyer’s guide: How to get the best on a budget
If you’re in the market for a new bike, the best thing to do after reading this primer is to head to a bike shop. You need to be fit for the frame, and a reputable shop will have the … Continue reading
Bike buyer’s guide: Seat, stem, handlebars, headset, controls
The seat is an intimate decision, dictated by the shape of your butt. You’ll want to try a few out, but thinner, sleeker seats generally weigh less and cost more. Gender-specific seats take anatomical differences into account, so try a … Continue reading
Bike buyer’s guide: Cranks, chainrings and bottom bracket; pedals; derailleurs; chain; brakes
These come as a package, and spending money here buys lightweight, long-lasting, maintenance-free cranking.