New Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness. A new generation of Tricare contracts is designed to improve care for the 9.6 million Tricare beneficiaries under their purview. A New York state lawsuit is prompting the changes. Troops can receive up to $2,000 for transporting one pet to or from overseas during a permanent change of station. Families could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services. Improvements will be delayed, including those related to specialty care referrals after a PCS move. Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program. A lack of timely access to military health care plagues each of the services, according to a new Pentagon inspector general report. Troops must enroll in the new dependent care flexible spending account program by Dec. 11. Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans. Load More