Vote NO on TRICARE Fee Hikes

March 30, 2012

I am writing to urge you to oppose the Administration's budget proposal to
dramatically increase healthcare fees for most military beneficiaries.

The proposal would triple fees for working-age retirees over the next few
years, and establish a new enrollment fee for Medicare retirees, over and
above their Part B premiums. The plan would also double pharmacy copays
for fiscal 2013 and triple them over five years. As proposed, the changes
would phase in significant fee hikes for nearly every segment of the
military population, including retirees of all ages, drilling Guard and
Reserve members, and currently serving family members.

The number one priority of the federal government is to defend the nation,
and you can only do that by having people willing to serve and taking care
of those who have served. We owe a debt of more than just gratitude to
them.

Please keep the faith and oppose these proposals which do not recognize
how much of a premium has already been paid upfront by the armed forces
when they put their lives, limbs, and mental health on the line for the
safety of the country, every day and year after year.