Dental program changes affect some Guard, reserve members
Some members of the National Guard and reserves no longer can pay dental premiums via payroll deduction since the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. became the new contractor for the Tricare Dental Program on May 1, a Defense Department news release said.

By Colleen Flaherty Killeen Daily Herald
For the first time in 15 years, the Tricare Dental Program will have a new contractor next week. Tricare awarded a $3.1 billion dental contract to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company last year, when it broke ties with previous carrier United Concordia. The new contract takes effect Tuesday.

Getting all kids the dental care they need
Among high risk populations, it has been called a silent epidemic. Tooth decay is on the rise for children as young as toddlers, setting the stage for a lifetime of oral health problems.

MetLife Announces First Quarter 2012 Results
MetLife, Inc. today reported a first quarter 2012 net loss of $174 million, or $0.16 per share, which was driven by derivative net losses of $1.3 billion, after tax, that were largely due to increases in interest rates and MetLife’s lower credit spreads during the quarter.

Salaries, health benefits for members of Cicero advisory commissions hit
Likely candidate for town president focuses on issue For years, an appointment to a board or commission in Cicero came with financial benefits not found in most other municipalities, including annual salaries as high as $10,000 and family health insurance, all in exchange for working on panels that typically meet once a month.