Not in FEDVIP in my area. Nope.

As I pointed out recently, it’s impossible to find an American dr with TRICARE in my home town which is a regional medical center. They’re all Indian. They refer you to all their Indian friends. I also can’t find an American dentist that takes FEDVIP dental insurance. They list American dentists and when you call, they tell you they are floaters and you can’t schedule an appointment with that dentist. 🤷‍♀️

I had to find a new doctor, because I refuse to continue going to the VA. There answer to everything is narcotics. There isn't a single American born doctor in my hometown that takes TRICARE insurance, not one. The nearest one is 30 mins away and most of them listed on the TRICARE website has names I can't pronounce. When did this happen? Two weeks ago, I was looking for a new dentist (again bc of not using the VA any longer) and using the FEDVIP, I found someone with a name I could pronounce and called the office. I was told they don't schedule appointments with her, she a floater and they listed off the names of the alternatives Abugharb....(I just stopped writing after that), Shrimankar, Bhatti. I asked the lady if any of them graduated from dental schools in the US. She told me no. After reading the article about Indian officials finding the diploma mill with thousands of fake medical diplomas, I'm more critical about ensuring the medical professionals are actually medically qualified. Again, when did this happen? There isn't a doctor shortage anymore than there was a trucker driver shortage.

夫が米軍を退役してもう直ぐ3年ですが、ブログ記事更新するために、退役準備セミナーを受け直しました。各政府機関の素晴らしいクラスに感動しました🫶🏻（DoD、DFAS、Veterans Affair、Social Security、FEDVIP、Tricare、TSPやSBPなど） 軍人だけではなく配偶者にも是非受けてほしい🙌

Grok, hasn't answered. It must be sleeping in on Christmas Eve with AI buds. Key Benefits and Perks for Members of Congress Members of the United States Congress Salary Rank-and-file Members of Congress earn $174,000 annually. Leadership positions receive higher pay: House Speaker ($223,500), Majority/Minority Leaders ($193,400). Members receive funded allowances for official expenses, including: Staff salaries. Office operations in D.C. and districts/states. Franked mail (official correspondence). Travel between D.C. and home districts/states. House Members use a consolidated Members' Representational Allowance (MRA); Senators have a similar but separately structured allowance. Amounts vary by district/state factors like distance from D.C. Health Insurance Members and designated staff purchase coverage through the District of Columbia's Health Link exchange (under the Affordable Care Act). The government contributes toward premiums (typically ~72-75%, similar to other federal employees). Additional options include dental/vision insurance (FEDVIP), flexible spending accounts (FSAFEDS), and long-term care insurance (FLTCIP). Access to the Office of the Attending Physician for on-site care and potential treatment at military facilities. Retirement and Pensions Most Members participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS), which includes: A defined-benefit annuity. Social Security. Thrift Savings Plan (TSP, similar to a 401(k) with government matching). Vesting requires 5 years of service. Annuity calculation: Based on years of service, high-3 average salary, and accrual rate (1.0-1.1% per year for most post-2012 Members; higher for some pre-2013). Example: A Member with 20 years of service at age 62 could receive an annuity around 20-22% of high-3 salary, plus TSP and Social Security. Older Members (pre-1984) may be under the legacy Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), which has higher accrual rates but no Social Security integration for some. Pensions can be substantial for long-serving Members but are not "full salary for life after one term" as sometimes claimed. Other Perks and BenefitsLife Insurance: Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), with government contributions. Travel Perks: Official travel reimbursements; some reports note priority handling for flights and reserved airport parking in D.C. areas (though not exclusive). Facilities Access: Use of Capitol gym, dining rooms, and parking (lifetime for some post-service, with restrictions for lobbyists). Death Gratuity: If a Member dies in office, survivors receive one year's salary (~$174,000). Workers' Compensation: Coverage for job-related injuries.

Question to AI: Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) what health care does he get as a senator and how much does it cost him ANSWER AI Grok: " As a U.S. Senator, Roger Marshall (R-KS) receives health coverage through private plans available on DC Health Link, the D.C. small business exchange established under the Affordable Care Act— Plans comparable to the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program (e.g., PPOs, HMOs with comprehensive benefits like hospital, surgical, mental health, and prescription coverage, no preexisting condition exclusions). The federal government subsidizes 72-75% of the premium costs (up to the FEHB benchmark), leaving senators to pay the rest (typically $500-$1,500/ month for self/family coverage, varying by plan; exact 2025 rates depend on selection). Dental/vision are separate via the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), with similar employer contributions." (Source AI Grok Answered this question)

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Gotcha although no 5yr FEDVIP rqmt if she doesn't pull annuity immediately she'll loose access. Turns out she didn't have FEHB the (full) five years so that's off the table. Overall, not the big bang people are claiming.

It's 1.1% like every other government employee. The high 3 is immaterial since their pay has been the same since 2009. Resignation without retirement does not allow continuation of FEDVIP dental and vision benefit. The TSP depends on how much she put in.

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why would it work any better than it did in ‘03. This is the problem with senate insurance. Y’all think normal people get FEDVIP and FLTCIP, but we don’t. and last I checked even the sketchiest QESHERA ain’t hitting the 75% of y’all’s very sweet benefit package that we pick up the tab for

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Congress could pass comprehensive healthcare integration legislation tomorrow if they stopped protecting insurance lobby profits. Federal employees already get streamlined dental and vision through FEDVIP - proving unified coverage works when bureaucrats want it for themselves. The fix requires three moves: mandate that all health plans include dental and vision as essential benefits, eliminate the artificial separation that forces families into multiple policies, and strip insurance companies of their right to fragment basic healthcare into profit-maximizing pieces. Washington created this mess by letting insurers carve up the human body into separate revenue streams. Every other developed nation treats teeth and eyes as part of healthcare - only America's bureaucratic circus pretends otherwise. Real reform means forcing insurers to compete on comprehensive care, not administrative complexity. Cut the middlemen, integrate the coverage, and watch premiums drop when companies can't game three separate systems against each other. D.C. won't act because fragmented insurance means fragmented lobbying dollars flowing into campaigns. They'd rather protect corporate donors than fix a system that forces working families to choose between dental work and rent money.

I also don't deal with Medical Debt like the majority VA (to include vision and dental) Tricare (Mil Retirement) Whole FAM Medicare (SS) Medicaid-Kids auto enroll FedVIP Dental/Vision ($100/$20 a month resp) On top of that: I have 0% property taxes in the state with some of the highest property taxes in the union. And my only income that is taxable is my Social Security so on paper I'm poor af

🎬In this reel, Leslie shares how her team actively educates Active-duty Servicemembers on the valuable benefits available to their Families through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). Full episode in comment section @BCBSAssociation

🎬In this reel, Leslie shares how her team actively educates Active-duty Servicemembers on the valuable benefits available to their Families through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). Full episode in comment section @BCBSAssociation