Health Care Fact Sheets

Health Care Cost-Shifting to Military Beneficiaries

The Coalition assumes that DoD will again propose a reduction to the defense health budget based on the assumption that Congress will approve beneficiary fee increases for FY2009 at least as large as those as outlined last year for military retirees under age 65 based upon the recommendations of the Task Force on the Future of Military Health Care.

TRICARE Under 65 Improvements

Many upgrades are underway, but more needs to be done.

Medicare Improvements

Increase Provider reimbursements and seek relief from late enrollment penalties.

Tax Exemption of Premiums for Health Insurance

Tax exemption or credit on premiums they pay for health, dental, or long-term care insurance.

Health Care Coverage for National Guard and Reserve Servicemembers

MOAA supports more robust healthcare coverage options for National Guard and Reserve servicemembers and families. This includes ensuring continuing health care coverage for Guard and Reserve and families activated in support of counter-terror or other operations.

Government Subsidy for TRICARE Dental Plan

Fight to achieve a subsidy for TRICARE Dental plans.

TRICARE Uniform Formulary

TRICARE prescription drug benefit to undergo changes.

Institutionalizing Seamless Transition

One critical problem in achieving seamless transition between the Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) is the bureaucratic stove-piping that exists in each department.

Long-Term Care & Support for Wounded Warriors, Caregivers & Family Members

Now is the time to take a longer view of how we will take care of our most severely wounded, injured or ill, including strengthening support to caregivers and family members over the life-cycle of the member.

Psychological Health, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Rehabilitation

Congress and the Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) must establish a national strategy that uses every resource to improve access to quality, evidenced-based mental health care and rehabilitation services that servicemembers and veterans so desperately need.