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Features

UBO ensures patients are up-to-date

UBO ensures patients are up-to-date

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Most military members are familiar with Tricare medical coverage and benefits, but what happens to those who are not covered under Tricare? Where do they go when they need assistance with medical insurance-related issues?

February 5, 2016 ×

News

PCS season affects appointment availability at LRMC

Courtesy of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

As we move forward into the summer and Permanent Change of Station season, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center is experiencing a greater than normal turnover for its medical providers.

June 11, 2015 ×

News

Col. Brian Agee, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, briefs civilian health care providers from all over Germany on the 86th AMDS' mission during a visit April 23 on Ramstein.

86th MDG shares medical knowledge with local health care providers

Story and photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Health care providers from all over Ger-many visited Ramstein on April 23 to meet with members of the 86th Medical Group.

May 7, 2015 ×

Health

TRICARE officials issue statement about government shutdown

Courtesy of TRICARE Public Affairs

The MHS leadership — composed of the assistant secretary of defense for Health Affairs, the director of the Defense Health Agency and the surgeons general of the military departments — are closely monitoring the situation regarding a possible government shutdown on the health services provided to our 9.6 million beneficiaries.

October 3, 2013 ×

Health

Affordable Care Act will impact federal civilian employees

Starting in January, all individuals must maintain minimum health care coverage for themselves and all dependents claimed on their federal tax return, or must qualify for an exemption. Those who do not will be charged a penalty beginning with their 2014 federal tax return.

October 3, 2013 ×