ARMY NAVY AIR FORCE USPHS
LEGISLATION
Submitted by Lennie Enzel
COL(R) Lennie Enzel
MUSNAVC LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
February 2026
On 27 January, it was announced that active-duty family members enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote (TPR) will no longer face copayments for covered prescriptions. This copayment wavier applies to retail network pharmacies and Tricare home delivery pharmacy. The TPR program is for active-duty family members who live far from a military health facility.
TRICARE Pharmacy copays are outlined in federal statute. Congress provided the authority to reduce copays for TRICARE Prime Remote in the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. The intent is to provide military families stationed remotely with zero-cost prescription medications similar to what is available to active duty families with access to a military treatment facility pharmacy.
The change takes effect on 28 February and will be automatic – eligible beneficiaries do not need to register or file reimbursement claims. The waiver does not apply to those on TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas, nor does it apply to any other TRICARE or TRICARE For Life beneficiary.
All covered prescriptions are included in this copayment waiver. This includes generic drugs, brand name drugs, and nonformulary drugs with a medical necessity approval from Express Scripts. If there is no medical necessity approval, the beneficiary is responsible for the full cost of the drug.
MEMBERSHIP
Submitted by Kat Clark
Download and use at events to market new members. Print Trifold on both sides of paper.
Membership Update
February 2026
COL (Ret) Kat Clark
MUSNAVC MEMBERSHIP GOAL - 10% Growth in 2026
MUSNAVC welcomes 2026 with a focus of recruitment for our chapter. We are starting the year with 526 members and a footprint covering 216 U.S. Legislative Districts. Our members have a breadth of military (and civilian) nursing knowledge like no other MOAA Chapter.
In 2026, our goal is to market MUSNAVC in such a way to grow by 10%. It’s a robust endeavor and support from our current members is cornerstone to our success. While we finalize the marketing strategy, please let us know if you are attending a conference, seminar, or gathering where there will be currently serving, previously served, retired uniformed service nurses. We will work to ensure identified organizations are open to our flyers and possible announcements at their engagements.
SURVIVING SPOUSE LIAISON
Submitted by Webmaster
Visit MOAA Surviving Spouse Website for more information and resources HERE
LCDR(Ret) Tina Meservey
Everyone needs to hear this message and begin to talk about your plan before it is too late.
TRANSITION and PERSONAL AFFAIRS
Submitted by Webmaster
Visit our Transition and Job Search page HERE
COL(Ret) Tonya Rogers
MOAA offers a range of resources for servicemembers seeking to take the next step in their professional life. Whether you plan to enter the workforce or maximize your GI Bill benefits, don't skip this must-see resource.
Visit the MOAA Transition and Career site HERE
Find out about the Veteran Mentoring Program through the American Corporate Partners, Click above image.
