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In First Message, New Defense Secretary Cites Pandemic Control as DoD Priority
Lloyd Austin, a retired Army general, began his history-making tenure atop DoD on Jan. 22.
Below, you'll find links to the latest government guidance and news reports regarding COVID-19.
- Have you been affected by the pandemic, or the response? Tell us here so we can better respond to the needs of the uniformed services community.
- MOAA has launched the COVID-19 Relief Fund to support servicemembers and veterans, and their families. Learn more, including how to donate, here.
If you believe you may be suffering from the virus and you are:
- A TRICARE beneficiary: Call the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1, to receive guidance. You can also connect with a nurse via web or video chat at www.mhsnurseadviceline.com.
- A VA beneficiary: Contact your local VA facility prior to visiting. You can also send a secure message via the MyHealtheVet portal to receive guidance. Learn more about virtual care options here. UPDATE: As of March 19, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Regional Offices no longer will offer in-person services, including scheduled appointments.
- Outside the VA and TRICARE networks: Call your health provider.
Vaccine Information
Coronavirus Resources
- Coronavirus.gov
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Website
- CDC Advice for Higher-Risk Individuals
- VA Coronavirus Website
- TRICARE Coronavirus Information
- DoD Coronavirus Response Website
- Health.mil Coronavirus Information
- Military OneSource Coronavirus Resources
- National Institutes of Health Coronavirus Information
- From MOAA: What You Need to Know About the CARES Act
- Latest Coronavirus News from Military.com
- Latest Coronavirus News from Military Times
Latest Coronavirus News
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Finance
Executive Order Will Delay VA Debt Collections
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Health Care
DoD Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to Beneficiaries Age 75 and Older
Availability, and outreach efforts will vary by location. Here’s what you should know.
Health Care
Veterans’ Caregivers Are Getting COVID-19 Vaccine Priority, VA Says
The move represents a change in policy, and it required "yeoman's work" to clear procedural hurdles.
Advocacy
Pay Parity, COVID-19 Support Part of NDAA Improvements for Guard and Reserve
MOAA and The Military Coalition worked with Congress to enact these major changes.
Finance
This VA Plan Would Help Veterans Avoid Foreclosure
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Finance
Here’s How to Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Use reliable sources for the latest information, or you might put yourself (or your finances) at risk.
Health Care
Troops With Debilitating Cases of COVID-19, or Their Survivors, to Get VA Disability Pay
A new bill expected to be signed by the president would designate the disease as a presumptive illness.
Health Care
Rollout Report: The COVID-19 Vaccine and DoD, VA, Medicare, and More
Many questions remain on this long-anticipated process. Here’s what we know so far.
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2020 Impact Report: How MOAA Helps in a Time of Need
Learn how your generosity continues helping servicemembers, veterans, and military families through tough times.
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