Aug 12, 2025 | Child Care, Featured News, Health Care, Military Kids, Money/Budget/Benefits
Bipartisan lawmakers are pushing to extend TRICARE dependent coverage to age 26, aligning military benefits with civilian healthcare standards and easing costs for thousands of military families.
Jul 13, 2025 | Featured News, Health Care, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Spouse Education/Employment
A new House bill offers promising support for military families—boosting spouse employment initiatives, enhancing perinatal mental health care, and addressing maternal health provider shortages.
Jul 8, 2025 | Featured News, Financial Security, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits
President Trump’s newly signed “Big Beautiful Bill” introduces major changes in defense, healthcare, taxes, and financial protections. Learn how these shifts may directly affect military families — from housing aid and healthcare to SNAP access and tax credits.
Jun 23, 2025 | Featured News, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits
Military families face barriers to prenatal care because pregnancy isn’t a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event. Learn how legislation can change that and how you can help.
Apr 28, 2025 | Child Care, Featured News, Financial Security, Food Insecurity, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits
NMFA and The American Legion co-hosted a congressional briefing to advocate for military families’ quality of life, highlighting key legislative wins and ongoing challenges in support of national security.