Health & Fitness

Military Families Can't Usually Change TRICARE Plans During Pregnancy. Congress Wants to Fix That

A bipartisan bill would let pregnancy count as a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event, giving military families new enrollment options before birth.

“I’m Fine” Isn’t Always Fine: The High-Functioning Stress Military Spouses Learn to Hide

Discover why military spouse burnout often goes unnoticed. Learn the quiet signs of high-functioning stress and how to access preventative mental health...

TRICARE Launches New Overseas Telemedicine Pilot for Military Families in Spain and the U.K.

TRICARE is launching a new overseas telemedicine pilot in Spain and the U.K. for urgent care and mental health services.

Milspouses Qualify for More VA Benefits Than Many Realize: Here’s What You Might Be Missing

Military spouses may qualify for VA compensation, healthcare, education, and housing benefits, but many never receive them.

TRICARE Coverage of GLP-1s: Here’s What Military Families Need to Know

TRICARE covers GLP-1 drugs, but strict rules apply. Here’s who qualifies, who doesn’t, and what military families should expect.

TRICARE Network Changes Are Leaving Some Military Families Without Their Doctors

TRICARE network changes are disrupting care. Some military families are losing access to doctors without warning.

Commissary Bag Fees Started April 6: What You’ll Pay and How to Save

Starting April 6, military commissaries are charging fees for single-use paper and plastic bags. Learn the new costs and how to save on your next grocery trip.

Tricare Young Adult Now Costs $794 a Month in 2026—And Families Are Hitting a Breaking Point

TRICARE Young Adult premiums reached $794/month in 2026, according to DoD data, leaving military families with fewer affordable options.

Free Military OneSource Relationship Summit Offers 50+ Sessions for Couples and Families

Military OneSource will host a free virtual relationship summit April 7–8, 2026, featuring 50+ sessions for service members, spouses, and military families.

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Pauses Labor & Delivery Beyond 36 Weeks Near Ramstein Air Base

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, the largest U.S. hospital outside the United States, has paused labor and delivery services beyond 36 weeks.

Are Military MREs Toxic? What a 40-Sample Test Found and What Science Shows

A limited test found residues in some military meals. Here’s what the data shows, how safety limits are set, and what remains unknown.

Commissary Delivery Services Now Available at 70 Locations Nationwide

Commissary delivery services are now available at 70 bases nationwide. Check the full list of installations and what is now offered.

TRICARE Prime Families Can Now Access Virtual Urgent Care: What This New Pathway Means

TRICARE Prime families can now access virtual urgent care through the Nurse Advice Line. Here’s who qualifies and how the new pathway works.

TRICARE Prime Remote Pharmacy Copays Eliminated for U.S. Families

TRICARE Prime Remote families in the U.S. will pay $0 pharmacy copays for covered prescriptions starting Feb. 28, 2026. Here’s who qualifies.

TRICARE Urgent Care vs the ER in 2026: Coverage Rules, Costs, and More

TRICARE’s 2026 urgent care and ER rules affect referrals, out-of-pocket costs, and access. Here’s how military families can make informed, cost-smart decisions.

2026 National Defense Authorization Act and IVF: What Military Families Need to Know

IVF coverage advanced in the 2026 NDAA but was dropped from the final bill. We break down the policy debate, advocacy response, and impact on military families.