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Organizations representing federal employees and retirees are hopeful that a controversial tax rule that limits the Social Security benefits of former feds who have spent time in the private sector could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to two bills making their way through Congress.
The windfall elimination provision reduces the Social Security benefits of retired federal, state and local government employees who worked in private sector jobs in addition to a government job where Social Security is not intended as an element of their retirement income, like employees in the Civil Service Retirement System.
Most dependents qualify for one eye exam a year with Tricare coverage. (Stock photo)
Tricare often seems like a never-ending puzzle. Military spouses struggle to figure out what is covered, which provider they can see, and what has changed since the last time they visited the doctor.
Vision coverage is a little easier to understand if you have Tricare Prime and no additional insurance.
What does Tricare cover for vision?
When it comes to eye coverage, Tricare vision benefits may cover exams or other services, depending on your age, your coverage and your beneficiary status.
As an active-duty family member, you get one routine eye exam each year. One well-child eye exam for those between the ages of 3 and 6 is covered every two years to screen for amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (crossed eyes) at no cost. But that s pretty much it. If you need more exams or appointments, you may be able to get them after a referral from your primary care manager.
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email A Guide to Pay and Benefits During a Shutdown
Although lawmakers ultimately expect to reach a deal on federal appropriations, failure to pass a bill before Friday’s deadline could lead to a short lapse in funding. Here s what feds need to know.
As of Wednesday, lawmakers and the White House had just two days to complete negotiations and pass an omnibus spending package to avert a government shutdown beginning Friday night.
If President Trump does not sign appropriations legislation or a continuing resolution, federal agencies would be forced to limit their activities or shut down entirely beginning Dec. 19. Although congressional leaders in both parties are confident they will reach a deal on agency funding and coronavirus relief, the longer negotiations persist, the more likely it will be that a short-term continuing resolution will be needed to avoid a lapse in app