The Department of War has extended and expanded the Pilot Health Insurance Enhancement for DOW Civilian Employees in Japan, reaffirming its commitment to securing high-quality healthcare navigation and mitigating upfront medical costs for its overseas civilian workforce and their families.
The contract extension, awarded to International SOS Government Services, Inc., begins Sept. 30, 2026, and runs through Sept. 29, 2027. In direct response to feedback from the DOW civilians, eligibility is now expanded to include authorized dependents of DOW civilian employees, provided they are enrolled in a participating Federal Employee Health Benefit plan.
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Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center hosted the 51st Annual Retiree Health Fair and Fort Hood Retiree Appreciation Day opening ceremony Sept. 19, bringing together military retirees, eligible beneficiaries and community partners for a day focused on health, resources and continued connection to the military community.
Behind every appointment, surgery and mission at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is a team of service members, civilians and contractors working together in support of patient care and readiness. On Sept. 18, that team will step away from the demands of the workday to reconnect, recharge and celebrate one another as Organizational (Org) Day returns with its focus on morale, appreciation and connection.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia β The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two Arkansas counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 25, due to the Bunker Fire.