Only union members are on Obamamama's favorite child list. All others must pay more.
The Obama administrationâs proposed defense budget calls for military families and retirees to pay sharply more for their healthcare, while leaving unionized civilian defense workersâ benefits untouched. The proposal is causing a major rift within the Pentagon, according to U.S. officials. Several congressional aides suggested the move is designed to increase the enrollment in Obamacareâs state-run insurance exchanges.
The disparity in treatment between civilian and uniformed personnel is causing a backlash within the military that could undermine recruitment and retention.
The proposed increases in health care payments by service members, which must be approved by Congress, are part of the Pentagonâs $487 billion cut in spending. It seeks to save $1.8 billion from the Tricare medical system in the fiscal 2013 budget, and $12.9 billion by 2017.
http://freebeacon.com/trashing-tricare/
The Obama administrationâs proposed defense budget calls for military families and retirees to pay sharply more for their healthcare, while leaving unionized civilian defense workersâ benefits untouched. The proposal is causing a major rift within the Pentagon, according to U.S. officials. Several congressional aides suggested the move is designed to increase the enrollment in Obamacareâs state-run insurance exchanges.
The disparity in treatment between civilian and uniformed personnel is causing a backlash within the military that could undermine recruitment and retention.
The proposed increases in health care payments by service members, which must be approved by Congress, are part of the Pentagonâs $487 billion cut in spending. It seeks to save $1.8 billion from the Tricare medical system in the fiscal 2013 budget, and $12.9 billion by 2017.
http://freebeacon.com/trashing-tricare/