Health Care Happenings

Let me give a quick shout out to all those mothers and soon to be mothers—Happy Mother’s Day!

You deserve a break today—Do something special for yourself this weekend.

The rest of us can celebrate a wonderful and exciting week too. Why?

Well, because of 2 great events that took place on Wednesday, May 5:

1. The President signed the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010.  MOAA President, Vice Adm. Norb Ryan, Jr., USN-Ret. was present at the White House signing ceremony. The new law will provide a living stipend, health coverage, support and counseling to caregivers of veterans, as well better service and care for women veterans and veterans in rural areas.
2. TRICARE Contract for the North region was re-awarded to the  current contractor, HealthNet, reversing an earlier decision last year to award the contract to Aetna.
   The award came after HealthNet appealed the decision and its protest was upheld by the Government Accountability Office.

Lots to celebrate this week.

Mothers, Enjoy Your Special Day!