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MOAA’s Legislative Priorities for the 119th Congress

As the 119th Congress begins its work, MOAA is ready to champion critical issues for the uniformed services and veteran communities. With new legislative priorities in focus, now is the perfect time to join the effort and ensure your voice is heard.

MOAA’s Legislative Action Center makes it easy to connect with your elected officials and advocate for meaningful change. Whether you’re new to the platform or a seasoned user, registering ensures you’re prepared to support upcoming campaigns. Visit the center today to create or update your account.

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At MOAA, people are our cornerstone. Our priorities for the 119th Congress reflect our commitment to protecting compensation and benefits, ensuring access to top-tier DoD and VA health care, and addressing the unique challenges faced by military families and veterans. These efforts underscore MOAA’s unwavering dedication to those who serve and have served. You can review those priorities at this link.  

In the coming weeks, MOAA will roll out new campaigns via the Legislative Action Center, allowing you to contact your legislators with just a few clicks. Stay tuned for updates at MOAA.org and in The MOAA Newsletter to learn how you can take action.

Once you’ve logged into the center, you can stay logged in by enabling cookies on your browser; this allows the site to remember your login details and provides streamlined access to MOAA campaigns. Avoid clearing cookies, as doing so will require you to log in again the next time you visit the site. Following these steps ensures you’re always ready to take action quickly and efficiently when MOAA campaigns launch.

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We deeply appreciate your commitment to MOAA’s mission. Your advocacy plays a crucial role in advancing the priorities that matter most to the military and veteran communities. Together, we can make a lasting difference for those who serve and have served.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brenden McMahon

McMahon joined MOAA's Government Relations team as an Associate Director in March 2020. He researches and analyzes a range of topics, from military health care to pay and benefits, in support of MOAA’s national legislative agenda.

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Get Ready for MOAA’s TotalForce+ Conference, Coming in October 2025

By: Brian T. Kelly

MOAA illustration; photo by Lance Cpl. Gideon Schippers/Marine Corps

At MOAA, we know a strong national defense depends on more than advanced equipment and rigorous training. It’s the people who are the backbone of our national security.

People outrank everything. And MOAA wants to ensure this community thrives.

We’ve been able to do that through advocacy, education, and charity for the past 95 years.

But in 2025, MOAA will mobilize in a new and exciting way with TotalForce+, a unique conference that will bring thousands together to strengthen our national defense and identify solutions to support the men and women who serve and have served our country.

 TotalForce+: A New Platform for Solutions

On Oct. 28-29, MOAA will host the inaugural Total Force+ at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. This event will comprise decisionmakers from DoD, the VA, industry, and academia as well as servicemembers and their families, who represent the heart of the uniformed services.

This conference will center on four enduring pillars:

• Modernize Talent Management and Innovation: Ensuring we attract, retain, and maximize the potential of those who serve.
• Optimize Leadership Development: Building leaders and improving individual performance to match the demands and complexities of modern service.
• Advance Quality of Life: Addressing the holistic needs of servicemembers and their families, from health care to housing.
• Amplify the Veteran and Retiree Experience: Creating a continuum of opportunity and care from initial transition and throughout one’s post-service years.
   

Learning from the Best, Innovating for the Future

We recognize the vital role of existing military conferences led by fellow military and veterans service organizations. TotalForce+ will complement these efforts while providing a laser focus on the people and people ecosystem that make a strong national defense possible.

Whether it’s navigating the challenges of recruitment, leveraging AI and modernizing IT systems, refining transition support, or ensuring veterans receive top-tier health care, TotalForce+ aims to foster innovation and collaboration. It will be the venue where fresh ideas meet tested expertise, driving change.

 A Vision for the Future

MOAA’s commitment is long-term: We aim to make TotalForce+ a flagship event that grows in impact and scope year after year. The success of this event will be measured by its ability to create lasting, positive change.

Visit www.totalforceplus.org to learn more, sign up for updates, and be the first to hear about speakers and events. Registration will open in March.

Join us in shaping the future of a thriving, resilient uniformed services community. Together, we’ll ensure those who make a strong national defense possible continue to receive the support they deserve. 

MOAA Looks Out For You

MOAA is committed to protecting the rights of servicemembers and their families. Lend your voice and support these efforts today. Because the larger our voice is, the greater our impact will be.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, USAF (Ret)

Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, USAF (Ret), is MOAA's president and CEO. He retired from the Air Force in 2022 after more than three decades of service.

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TRICARE Guide 2024-2025

Illustration by John Harman/MOAA. Some imagery by Mathisworks/Getty Images

 
Sponsored by MOAA Insurance Plans, Administered by Association
Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA)
Whether you’re stepping into the TRICARE health plan for the first time or you’ve been using the plan for decades, this guide will help you find your way through changes in the benefit and health care services for you and your family. See below for the entries in this year’s guide.

You may also be interested in our TRICARE Toolkit (updated monthly).

Premium and Life members have full access to the TRICARE Guide as well as Transitioning Into Medicare and TRICARE For Life, a publication available exclusively to MOAA Premium and Life members. Those members also can download a PDF version of the TRICARE guide at this link. Want to join or upgrade for access? Click here to learn more.

Transitioning Into Military Retirement

Leaving service can mean significant changes in health care options. Plan ahead for your next steps. (Premium and Life member exclusive)

Understanding Medicare and TRICARE For Life

Take these steps before turning 65. (Premium and Life member exclusive)

Interview: TRICARE Director Discusses Program’s Future

Read our exclusive Q&A with Dr. David Krulak on top priorities, the new TRICARE contract, and much more. 

Weight Loss Drugs and TRICARE

What’s covered, under what conditions, and how MOAA works to ensure your coverage keeps up with civilian plans. 

Medicare Advantage Plans: Answering Your Questions

Learn how these coverage options work … and how they partner with your service-earned health benefits. (Premium and Life member exclusive)

Priorities for Your Earned Health Care Benefit

MOAA continues its work to protect your access to world-class care. Here’s how.

Pro Tips for Getting a New DoD ID

Your card is your ticket to an array of benefits. Be sure it’s up to date.

TRICARE Glossary: Terms to Know for Your Health Care 

The ABCs of EOBs, and much more: Let MOAA help you make sense of your earned benefit. 

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Report: Scammers Targeting TRICARE For Life Beneficiaries With Fake Text Messages

By: Kevin Lilley

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TRICARE For Life (TFL) beneficiaries should be on the lookout for fake text messages claiming their health care benefit will expire, according to a recent warning from the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

Beneficiaries reported receiving a text from (888) 763-0248, with the sender claiming to be Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS), the domestic TFL contractor. The message states the recipient is about to lose coverage “due to nonpayment” and should call the toll-free number, according to DHA.

WPS does NOT send text messages to beneficiaries, per DHA, NOR does the contractor collect money.

The scam could expand beyond TFL beneficiaries to the wider TRICARE population, according to the agency. In its alert, it reminded beneficiaries should:

• Not open links in unsolicited emails or texts.
• Not reply to unsolicited texts.
• Not provide personal information via these communications, or to any unknown person.

[PREMIUM AND LIFE MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Transitioning Into Medicare and TRICARE For Life]

Reporting Fraud

If you have been contacted as part of this scam or any TRICARE-related fraud, DHA asks that you file a report to the appropriate agency using the following contact information:

• TRICARE For Life (WPS): Call (866) 773-0404 or email reportit@wpsic.com.
• TRICARE East Region (Humana Military): Call (800) 333-1620 or use this website.
• TRICARE West Region (Health Net Federal Services): Call (844) 886-2206, email Program.Integrity@hnfs.com, or use this website.
• TRICARE Overseas (International SOS): Call (877) 342-2503 or (215) 354-5020, email TOPProgramIntegrity@internationalsos.com, or use this website.

Reports also can be made to the DHA Office of the Inspector General. Learn more about how to file a report at this link.

More Help From MOAA

MOAA offers a range of resources to help you protect your personal data (and your bank account) from scammers of all types:

• From our financial and benefits expert: Protect Yourself From These 5 Common Fraud Schemes
• Three-part series: Don’t Be Scammed
• Recorded webinars (available to Premium and Life members): An Overview of Scams and Frauds | Outsmart the Scammers: How to Spot and Avoid Financial Fraud | Protecting Yourself From Cybercrime and Scams

MOAA also is a partner in the Cybercrime Support Network’s Military and Veteran Program, which aims to protect servicemembers, veterans, and military families from falling victim to fraud. Get more resources from that organization at this link.

Have More Questions About Your Health Care Benefit?

MOAA's TRICARE Guide answers some commonly asked questions.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kevin Lilley

Lilley serves as MOAA's digital content manager. His duties include producing, editing, and managing content for a variety of platforms, with a concentration on The MOAA Newsletter and MOAA.org. Follow him on X: @KRLilley

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