Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) once again is leading an effort to revise the Internal Revenue Code to permit military and federal civilian retirees to pay health care premiums from pre-tax dollars. Davis, who began this crusade in 106th Congress and gained 340 cosponsors during the 109th, on Feb. 16 reintroduced the legislation (HR 1110), which he says would offer “a modest amount of money, but to those on a fixed income, this could have a real impact.” Estimates peg the savings for federal civilian retirees would be about $820 per year. A statement issued by his office did not offer an estimate for military retirees.
Pentagon Releases Cost of Living, BAH Rates for 2026
Dec. 30, 2025
The Pentagon will pay cost of living allowances to 127,000 service members in the continental U.S. in 2026, an increase of 66,000 members in 2025. Airmen and Guardians across the U.S. will also receive an average increase of 4.2 percent for their Basic Housing Allowance, compared to the 5.4 percent…

