VA report: Veteran suicides dipped slightly in 2023, but suicide death rate increased
Task & Purpose ·
Health & Benefits
FEHB, TRICARE, FEGLI, TSP, dental, vision, and other benefit programs for the federal and military community.
17 veterans died by suicide per day in 2023, new report finds
Federal News Network ·
Veteran suicide rate slightly increased, latest report finds
Army Times ·
Veteran suicide rate slightly increased, latest report finds
Air Force Times ·
Veteran suicide rate slightly increased, latest report finds
Military Times ·
Veteran suicide rate slightly increased, latest report finds
Marine Corps Times ·
Veteran suicide rate slightly increased, latest report finds
Navy Times ·
How AI Innovation at the VA Is Transforming Veteran Care
ClearanceJobs News ·
American Heart Month: What Women Veterans Should Know About Heart Disease Risk
VA News ·
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on schizophrenia, burn pits and prostate cancer
VA News ·
Federal leave options employees can use when annual and sick time run out
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
VA warns: Home loan offers that sound too good to be true
VA News ·
GAO: NIH and FDA Awarded $276M (FY2022–FY2025) to Expand ALS Investigational Drug Access and Research
GAO Reports ·
OPM Drops Proposal to Speed Up FEHB/PSHB Coverage Start for Newly Eligible Enrollees
FEDweek ·
Veterans benefits increase 2.8% to keep pace with inflation
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) ·
Veterans’ 2026 Priorities Urge Congress to Focus on Health Care Access and Suicide Prevention
Military.com ·
Cincinnati Fiduciary Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $158,000 From Elderly and Ill Veterans
Military.com ·
VA ends nearly all abortion procedures at medical centers
Marine Corps Times ·
VA ends nearly all abortion procedures at medical centers
Federal Times ·
Alleged ringleader arrested in plot to sell drugs to veterans on a VA campus
Task & Purpose ·
VA health system shake-up: reforms set to roll out in coming months
Federal Times ·
Five Things Veterans and Cleared Workers Should Know Before Moving Overseas
ClearanceJobs News ·
Labor Department’s EBSA recovered $1.4B in FY2025 for retirement and health benefit plans
Department of Labor — News Releases ·
Labor Department proposes rule to require pharmacy benefit manager fee and compensation disclosures
Department of Labor — News Releases ·
DHA Updates TRICARE Reimbursement Rules for Certified Labor Doula Services Under CBSD
Federal Register — DoD ·
DHA’s fiscal 2026 mission plan emphasizes combat medical support and bringing patients back to MTFs
FNN — Defense News ·
Simple ways Veterans can protect against suicide risk right now
VA News ·
VA expands rural access with Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Care truck
VA News ·
VA readies massive contract to manage veterans’ private-sector health care
FNN — Veterans Affairs ·
VA relaunches search for new veterans benefits chief after nominee withdraws
Federal Times ·
Recent VA audit finds major gaps in homeless screening and prevention
FNN — Veterans Affairs ·
Could psychedelics help stop veteran suicide? Lawmakers hope so
FNN — Veterans Affairs ·
VA Secretary Pledges Overhaul to Improve Veterans Health Administration Care
Federal Times ·
Appropriators drop plan to codify Trump-era ban on gender-affirming care in federal health plans
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
Lawmakers introduce bill to broaden brain injury treatment for vets
Federal Times ·
How federal employees can maximize health benefits in 2026
FNN — Benefits ·
FEHB and Medicare Part B: Will FEHB plans reduce coverage if you don’t enroll in Medicare?
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
Federal employees file complaint over Trump administration ban on gender-affirming care coverage
FNN — Benefits ·
VA aims to restart Oracle-Cerner EHR rollout in 2026 with 13-site go-live plan
FNN — Veterans Affairs ·
VA will stop providing some emergency services as it rolls back policy
FNN — Veterans Affairs ·
Don’t miss these Tricare and other health benefits deadlines
Federal Times ·
Just days remain to lock in 2026 health and benefit choices
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
The First Step in a Veteran’s VA Disability Claim Can Make or Break the Outcome
FNN — Benefits ·
OPM’s Shane Stevens outlines big-picture plans for FEHB and PSHB ahead of 2026 Open Season
FNN — Open Season ·
2026 FEHB Open Season: OPM’s Holly Schumann on getting a head start
FNN — Benefits ·
2026 Open Season Exchange: Consumers’ Checkbook’s Kevin Moss on must-know details of FEHB and PSHB
FNN — Open Season ·
Over 30,000 feds could see FEHB premium increases next year due to auto-enrollment
FNN — Benefits ·
Military families face unique barriers to fertility care, and new legislation aims to close the gap
FNN — Benefits ·
VA IT glitch delays GI Bill education benefits for thousands of students
FNN — Benefits ·
FEHB Open Season Begins as 2026 Premiums Rise an Average of 12%
FNN — Benefits ·