Edwards AFB News

  • Understanding your Federal Employees Retirement System

    Since 1987, federal civilian employees have prepared for their non-working years through FERS, the Federal Employees Retirement System. FERS, created by Congress, is a three-tiered system that provides benefits through Social Security, a FERS Basic Benefit Plan and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

  • Uniform changes effective Oct. 1

    Oct. 1 not only signals the beginning of a new fiscal year, it also signifies the time when many uniform changes come into effect. The following is a list of upcoming changes: -- The 2EXX, 3AXXX and 3CXXX legacy badges will no longer be worn.-- The green fleece outer garment must have name, service

  • Uniform code of military justice changes

    Effective Jan. 1, 2019, the Military Justice Act of 2016 will instate the most reform to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Manual for Courts-Martial in decades, modernizing dated aspects of the military justice system while also providing transparency.

  • UnitedHealthcare and TRICARE take steps to expedite authorizations

    TRICARE Management Activity is temporarily waiving the requirement for authorization of care in order to expedite service in its West Region, served by UnitedHealthcare. The waiver applies to any referrals obtained, or care received, from April 1 to May 18, 2013.Referrals are typically entered

  • UnitedHealthcare transition, referrals

    Beginning April 1, UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans will become the West Region Managed Care Support contractor. As part of the transition, referrals written prior to April 1 will expire May 31, 2013.. The 412th Medical Group urges patients to proactively book appointments to prevent delays in

  • UnitedHealthcare, TRICARE Expediting Referrals

    UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans began serving the TRICARE West Region April 1, 2013. Since then, some beneficiaries and providers have experienced service problems relating to an increase in the volume and delays in processing referral and care authorizations.UnitedHealthcare apologizes for any

  • Unleashed innovator creates automated ‘Admin Toolkit’

    Computers are the most important communications tool used by the 412th Test Wing’s workforce.  Software updates/changes are routinely applied to improve performance and security.  When these updates don’t go as planned, the 412th Communications Squadron provides the critical technical support to