MOAA News Exchange - 2008 Retiree COLA is 2.3 Percent

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2008 Retiree COLA is 2.3 Percent


It’s official. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced the monthly consumer price index for September — the final number needed to calculate the 2008 cost of living adjustment (COLA) for military retired pay, survivor annuities, and Social Security. Most military retirees will see a 2.3 percent COLA, effective Dec. 1, 2007.



New Online Resource for TRICARE Beneficiaries


TRICARE beneficiaries can get help with life’s challenges through a new online resource called ActiveSolutions. Information is offered in both English and Spanish and includes access to benefits and behavioral health program information, as well as interactive self-assessment and health risk assessment tools.



TRICARE Expands Coverage for Breast Cancer Screenings


Recognizing the importance of early detection, the TRICARE Management Activity recently changed its policy by adding coverage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) screening for women at high risk of developing breast cancer.


Military Health Costs — A Relative Bargain


Those who complain about the cost of military health care aren't paying attention to what's happening in the rest of America.


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Observation Post — Stress on the Force


Since Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 1 million servicemembers have been deployed, but statistics regarding exactly how much time these servicemembers have spent away from home are unreliable, making it difficult to monitor the stress on our troops.



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