Benefit Update Archives

6/3/2021 TRICARE Health Coverage Options for Young Adults ...

6/10/2021 Building COVID-19 Vaccine Trust: Myths vs. Facts ...

6/10/2021 Register for June 24 Webinar on Autism Care Demonstration ...

6/15/2021 Take Command of Your Dental Health with TDP Wellness Program ...

6/17/2021 Retiring from Active Duty? You Need This TRICARE Brochure ...

6/22/2021 Is Your Prescription Covered? Find Out Using TRICARE Formulary Search Tool ...

6/30/2021 Delivering Readiness: The Evolution of TRICARE ...

7/1/2021 Summer Plans? Have Fun, Stay Safe with Tips from TRICARE ...

7/6/2021 Monoclonal Antibodies Available to Treat Eligible High-Risk COVID-19 Patients ...

7/8/2021 Got Pharmacy Questions? Register for July 22 TRICARE Webinar ...

7/13/2021 TRICARE and Marriage: What to Do When Getting Married ...

7/20/2021 Get Ready for PCS Season with TRICARE ...

7/22/2021 TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration Evolves ...

7/23/2021 FDA Announces Recall of Certain Sleep and Respiratory Devices ...

6/2/2021 Open TRICARE For Life Handbook to Learn How Medicare, TRICARE Work Together ...

5/27/2021 Eligible for TRICARE For Life? What This Means for Your Family’s Coverage ...

5/24/2021 TRICARE Beneficiaries Ages 12 and Older Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine ...

5/20/2021 Get the Mental Health Care Support You Need with TRICARE ...

5/19/2021 Q&A: What Are My COVID-19 Vaccination Options Overseas? ...

5/13/2021 3 Reasons Why You Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine ...

5/12/2021 Catch Up on the Latest ‘Get to Know TRICARE’ Podcast Episodes ...

5/11/2021 How to File Your TRICARE Medical Claims ...

5/6/2021 QLE Fact Sheet: Your Guide for Learning About TRICARE Qualifying Life Events ...

5/4/2021 ScriptCenter Kiosks Offer Easy Prescription Pick Up ...

4/29/2021 Watch New TRICARE COVID-19 Vaccine Video Series: Got Your 6 ...

4/27/2021 TRICARE Dental Program Offers Ways to Protect Your Child’s Teeth ...

4/20/2021 Getting TRICARE for Your Newborn Child ...

4/19/2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands for TRICARE Beneficiaries ...

4/15/2021 Activate Your New TRICARE Prescriptions with Remote Pharmacy Check-In ...

4/13/2021 Schedule Your COVID Vaccine Appointment with DHA Appointing Portal ...

4/8/2021 Register for April 15 Webinar on TRICARE For Life ...

4/7/2021 Subscribe to TRICARE’s New Podcast: Get to Know TRICARE ...

4/6/2021 What is ECHO and How do I Enroll? ...

4/1/2021 Enrolling and Disenrolling from TRICARE ...

3/30/2021 DHA Improves TRICARE Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration Program ...

3/25/2021 I’m Getting Divorced. What Happens to My TRICARE Benefit? ...

3/23/2021 Q&A: When, Where, and How Can I Get a COVID-19 Vaccine? ...

3/18/2021 MHS Nurse Advice Line Available 24/7 to Help You ...

3/16/2021 Explore Your Provider Options with TRICARE Overseas Program ...

3/12/2021 Blood Donations Remain Vital for Service Member Care ...

3/10/2021 Q&A: Are COVID-19 Vaccines Safe and Effective? ...

3/9/2021 Join March 25 Webinar for Introduction to TRICARE For Life ...

3/4/2021 How to Turn on Automatic Refills for Your TRICARE Home Delivery Prescriptions ...

3/2/2021 Find Answers to Your TRICARE Cost Questions ...

2/23/2021 DHA Launches Pilot to Tackle Mental Health Effects of Sexual Trauma Sexual trauma can happen to anyone, and it can have long-term effects on your mental health. But it isn’t something...

2/25/2021 New to TDP? Get to Know Your TRICARE Dental Program Benefits ...

2/23/2021 Coast Guard Retirees Now Can Pay TRICARE Enrollment Fees by Allotment Group A retirees now pay enrollment fees to maintain their TRICARE Select or TRICARE Overseas Program Select coverage. If you’re...

2/18/2021 More Options to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Are you and your family looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine near you? If so, you’ll soon have more options...

2/11/2021 Disenrolled from TRICARE Select? Here’s How to Reinstate Your Coverage As of Jan. 1, 2021, TRICARE Select Group A retirees are required to pay enrollment fees each month. If you...

2/10/2021 When Can I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? The big question on the mind of many TRICARE beneficiaries is, “When can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?” The Department...

2/4/2021 How to Find What Your TRICARE Plan Covers Are you familiar with all the ways TRICARE covers you? TRICARE offers comprehensive coverage to help you get and stay...

2/2/2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Options for the Selected Reserve Members (Including National Guard) Are you a National Guard or Selected Reserve member with questions about how to get the COVID-19 vaccine? TRICARE has...

1/27/2021 Find a Provider, Get the Care You Need with TRICARE Have you seen your doctor in the last year? If not, it’s time to make an appointment. Seeing your doctor...

1/19/2021 3 Ways to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Hope is on the horizon with vaccination news and the beginning of a new year. But COVID-19 cases and deaths...

1/14/2021 TRICARE Provides New Coverage for Low Back Pain Physical Therapy Do you have acute or chronic low back pain? If the answer is yes, you aren’t alone. According to the...

1/14/2021 TRICARE Seniors 75 and Older Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Adults age 75 and older should now receive the COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and...

1/11/2021 Keep DEERS Updated as New Plan Year Begins Did you or your family member experience a change last year that may qualify a DEERS update? As 2021 begins,...

1/7/2021 Online Enrollment for TRICARE Overseas Plans Now Available Are you a TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) beneficiary? If so, you’ll be pleased to know you have a new way...

12/29/2020 Get Your Flu Shot for Free with TRICARE If you haven’t had your flu shot yet, it’s not too late. Military hospitals and clinics are receiving the remainder...

12/23/2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Distributed in Phases to TRICARE Members The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available for you and your family. The Department of Defense (DoD), in collaboration with...

12/22/2020 Missed Open Season? How to Get TRICARE Coverage If you missed the Dec. 14 deadline for open season, you’ll have to wait until next year’s open season to...

12/17/2020 Last Chance: Set Up Payment for TRICARE Select Enrollment Fees The Dec. 31 deadline to set up payment for your new TRICARE Select 2021 enrollment fees is just around the...

12/15/2020 Understanding TRICARE Coverage of COVID-19 Testing If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and go to the doctor to get tested, will TRICARE cover your visit and...

12/10/2020 DOD Officials Announce Distribution Plan for Initial COVID-19 Vaccine ...

12/9/2020 Your Options to Get a Flu Shot Do you normally receive your care at a military hospital or clinic? If the flu vaccine isn’t available at a...

12/7/2020 One Week Left to Take Advantage of TRICARE Open Season Did you know that the TRICARE Open Season ends next week? If you haven’t enrolled in a TRICARE health plan—or...

12/3/2020 Make Your Mental Health a Priority this Holiday Season The holidays can be a great time to reunite with family and friends, relax, and recharge. Of course, even during...

12/1/2020 Open Season is Underway, Compare 2021 FEDVIP Plans and Costs The Federal Benefits Open Season ends on Dec. 14. If you’re eligible for dental or vision coverage through the Federal...

11/30/2020 TRICARE Select Group A Retiree Enrollment Fee Payments Due Now Have you set up payment for your new TRICARE Select 2021 enrollment fees yet? If not, time is running out....

11/27/2020 Found a TRICARE Plan? Enroll Using One of These Options You’ve entered open season and decided on a TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select plan for you and your family. Ready...

11/25/2020 What Plan is Right for You, TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select? The annual TRICARE Open Season is underway until Dec. 14. This is your chance to make changes to your current...

11/17/2020 Active Duty Family Member? Find TRICARE Coverage Options to Match Your Needs Are you an active duty family member (ADFM) thinking about changing your TRICARE health plan? If so, you can do...

11/13/2020 Join the Nov. 19 Webinar on TRICARE, FEDVIP Open Seasons Open season is here. Don’t miss your chance to make your choice for 2021 health coverage, as well as dental...

11/12/2020 Q&A: Set Up Your TRICARE Select Enrollment Fee Allotment Before Nov. 20 Are you a TRICARE Select Group A retiree or family member? If so, you need to set up your automatic monthly...

11/9/2020 Act Now: TRICARE Open Season Starts Today TRICARE Open Season begins today, Monday, Nov. 9 and ends Monday, Dec. 14. If you’re enrolled in or eligible for...

11/9/2020 Federal Benefits Open Season Starts Today: What this Means for TRICARE Beneficiaries Are you deciding on a TRICARE health plan for you and your family? Don’t forget to consider your dental and...

11/5/2020 TRICARE Beneficiaries May Be Eligible for FEDVIP Vision When’s the last time you and your family members had their eyes checked? Maintaining good health and wellness includes eye...

11/2/2020 Need Health Advice? Ask a Nurse 24/7 You woke up with a sore throat and a headache. Could it be a mild cold, the flu, or COVID-19?...

10/29/2020 Join Nov. 4 Chat with TRICARE About Open Season The TRICARE Open Season is almost here. Do you have questions about your health plan options? Not sure if you...

10/29/2020 Early Detection is Key to Breast Health Did you know that the most common cancer in American women after skin cancer is breast cancer? According to the...

10/27/2020 Protect Your Hearing with TRICARE Do you find it hard to hear your family or friends during conversations? Have you missed hearing a doorbell ring...

10/22/2020 Make Managing Your TRICARE Prescriptions Easier with Pharmacy App Are you looking for a fast and easy way to manage your prescriptions? You can download the Express Scripts® mobile...

10/21/2020 New Monthly Premiums for TRICARE Young Adult Plans in 2021 Beginning on Jan. 1, 2021, premiums for TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) coverage will increase. TYA Select will increase by 12.7%...

10/16/2020 Join Oct. 29 Webinar on TRICARE Open Season Are you prepared for TRICARE Open Season? Being prepared means knowing what health plans you’re eligible for, what changes you...

10/15/2020 Act Now: Set Up Payment for TRICARE Select Enrollment Fees If you’re a TRICARE Select Group A retiree, you may now set up monthly automatic payments for your new 2021...

10/14/2020 A Flu Shot is Vital this Year: Why and How to Get One Are you taking the necessary steps to protect your health this fall? With flu season here and the fight against...

10/8/2020 TRICARE Open Season is Just a Month Away Are you working on your fall to-do list? Don’t forget to add health care as an item. With the 2020...

10/6/2020 Continue to Do Your Part to Slow Spread of COVID-19 Update: There's new information available on how TRICARE covers COVID-19 tests. Visit Coronavirus Testing Coverage to learn more. By now, you’ve probably adjusted...

10/1/2020 Got TRICARE For Life Questions? Here’s What You Should Know Will you soon be eligible for Medicare based on reaching age 65? If so, now’s the time to start thinking...

9/30/2020 Plan Now: TRICARE Select Enrollment Fees for Group A Retirees Coming January 2021 UPDATE: There’s new information available regarding TRICARE Select enrollment fees. Visit www.tricare.mil/selectenrollmentfees to learn more. Did you hear the news about...

8/11/2020 Behind on Vaccines? Get Back on Track with TRICARE This summer, a COVID-19 vaccine is on the minds of many people. While the world waits for a vaccine, it’s...

9/8/2020 Open Season is Coming: Take the Time to Prepare Now UPDATE: There’s new information available regarding TRICARE Select enrollment fees. Visit www.tricare.mil/selectenrollmentfees to learn more. The annual period when TRICARE beneficiaries...

9/10/2020 Join Sept. 17 Chat with TRICARE About Flu Prevention Do you want to learn more about ways you can prepare for flu season? Not sure whether you should get...

9/14/2020 Join Sept. 24 Webinar on TRICARE After Retirement Will you or a family member be retiring soon? Do you have questions about how your TRICARE coverage may change...

9/17/2020 New Baby on the Way? Get Ready with TRICARE Is the size of your family about to grow this year? Planning for a new baby can be a fun...

9/22/2020 Suicide Prevention Resources: Take Care of Yourself and Each Other Globally, people are facing challenges caused by COVID-19. The pandemic may cause anxiety and stress. These feelings may feel stronger...

9/24/2020 Pain Management and Opioid Safety with TRICARE Feeling physical pain is part of being human. That pain can sometimes impact our daily lives. But the medications meant...

9/3/2020 Get Answers to Your TRICARE Dental Program Coverage Questions Are you looking to keep that healthy smile? Practicing good oral hygiene is the key to keeping your gums and...

9/1/2020 DHA Launches New Websites for Air Force Military Hospital and Clinics On Sept. 1, the Defense Health Agency (DHA) launched 74 new websites for Air Force military hospital and clinics. This...

8/27/2020 Find TRICARE Options that Fit Your Health Care Needs Health services come in many forms. Sometimes it means going to your doctor for a routine checkup. Other times it...

8/25/2020 TRICARE Q&A: What You Need to Know About Referrals, Authorizations If you’re enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan, at some point you may need specialty care that your primary care manager...

8/21/2020 When Disaster Strikes, Be Prepared with TRICARE If a sudden disaster struck, would you be prepared? Would you know how to access your TRICARE benefit or prescriptions?...

8/20/2020 Second Webinar Added: Join Aug. 27 TRICARE For Life Webinar In case you weren’t able to join our Aug. 20 webinar on TRICARE For Life (TFL), there’s a second presentation...

8/18/2020 Meeting Your Changing Needs: TRICARE Premium-Based Plans If you’re eligible for TRICARE, your health plan options may include premium-based plans. Plan availability depends on who you are...

8/13/2020 What Are Your TRICARE Pharmacy Options Overseas? Do you live overseas? Got questions about how to fill your prescriptions? If you’re enrolled in a TRICARE Overseas Program...

8/6/2020 Join Aug. 20 TRICARE For Life Webinar Do you have questions about TRICARE For Life (TFL)? Not sure if you’re eligible for TFL, or how TFL coverage...

8/5/2020 Stay Healthy with TRICARE Preventive Health Care Now more than ever, staying healthy is a priority. Besides washing your hands, social distancing, and wearing a cloth face...

7/30/2020 Improved TRICARE Formulary Search Tool Helps You Learn About Your Prescriptions Do you have questions about your prescriptions or medications? The TRICARE Formulary Search Tool is an educational tool that can...

7/28/2020 COVID-19 Testing: What TRICARE Covers Update: There's new information available on how TRICARE covers COVID-19 tests. Visit Coronavirus Testing Coverage to learn more. You may have questions about...

7/23/2020 Keep These Summer Health and Safety Tips in Mind While COVID-19 may have caused you to rearrange your original summertime plans, there’s still plenty you can do outdoors. However,...

7/20/2020 Got COVID-19 Questions? Read the Latest TRICARE FAQs Update: There's new information available on how TRICARE covers COVID-19 tests. Visit Coronavirus Testing Coverage to learn more. Do you have questions about...

7/16/2020 TRICARE Qualifying Life Event: Marriage Did you know that over half of all active duty services members are married? Just over 51%, in fact, according...

7/15/2020 TRICARE Dental Program Enrollees Receive Annual Maximum Increase In response to COVID-19, the annual maximum for TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) enrollees was raised. TDP enrollees now have an...

7/14/2020 Join July 30 Webinar on TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select Am I eligible for TRICARE Prime? How do I get care with TRICARE Select? What are my costs? Join the...

7/8/2020 Join the Fight Against COVID-19: Donate Convalescent Plasma Update: There's new information available on how TRICARE covers COVID-19 tests. Visit Coronavirus Testing Coverage to learn more. Do you want to join...

7/6/2020 TRICARE FAQs: COVID-19 and Testing Update: There's new information available on how TRICARE covers COVID-19 tests. Visit Coronavirus Testing Coverage to learn more. Proper testing can help you...

7/1/2020 Packing Up and Moving with TRICARE Does your family have permanent change of station, or PCS, orders to move to a new location this summer? According...

6/29/2020 TRICARE FAQs: COVID-19 and Quarantine Update: There's new information available on how TRICARE covers COVID-19 tests. Visit Coronavirus Testing Coverage to learn more. As you continue to do...

6/23/2020 TRICARE FAQs: COVID-19 and Telemedicine Services As you begin to schedule a doctor’s appointment, you may have questions about your TRICARE benefit. You can find answers...

6/22/2020 Changes Coming Soon for Some TRICARE Select Retired Beneficiaries UPDATE: There’s new information available regarding TRICARE Select enrollment fees. Visit www.tricare.mil/selectenrollmentfees to learn more. Starting on Jan. 1, 2021, TRICARE...

6/18/2020 TRICARE Patient Portals Keep You Connected Staying healthy means staying on top of your health care needs. But COVID-19 has upended many of our routines. TRICARE...

6/15/2020 TRICARE FAQs: COVID-19 and Resuming Elective Procedures As you begin to adjust to the new normal, you may have questions about your TRICARE benefit. You can find...

6/10/2020 How TRICARE Is Responding to COVID-19 and What It Means for You The Military Health System (MHS) is working to improve your access to care during these trying times. In response to...

6/8/2020 TRICARE FAQs: COVID-19 and Face Masks During these uncertain times, you may have questions about your TRICARE benefit. You can find answers to your frequently asked...

6/2/2020 TRICARE FAQs: Protecting Your Child Against COVID-19 Do you have questions about how the national health emergency due to the pandemic affects you or your child’s TRICARE...

6/1/2020 Want to Quit Tobacco? TRICARE Can Help You just threw out a pack of cigarettes. You’ve vowed never to smoke again. You know that using products, like...

5/29/2020 DoD launches effort to collect COVID-19 convalescent plasma ...

5/28/2020 TRICARE Plan Options for Young Adults Graduation season is upon us. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 2.96 million students are expected to earn...

5/26/2020 TRICARE Can Help if You Have a Substance Use Disorder A substance use disorder (SUD) can affect anyone, and chances are you may know someone who’s battling one. According to...

5/21/2020 TRICARE FAQs: COVID-19 and Pregnancy Now more than ever, you may have questions about your TRICARE benefit. You can find answers on the TRICARE Coronavirus...

5/20/2020 Appointments, Immunity, and Scams: COVID-19 Myths vs. Facts Update: There's new information available on how TRICARE covers COVID-19 tests. Visit Coronavirus Testing Coverage to learn more. Are you wondering how to...

5/19/2020 TRICARE Revises Telehealth Policy to Respond to COVID-19 To improve virtual access to health care during COVID-19, TRICARE recently revised its policy on telehealth services. This temporarily allows...

5/13/2020 Join May 21 Webinar on TRICARE Pharmacy Program Do you have questions about your prescription drug coverage or where to fill your prescription? Or did you recently switch...

5/12/2020 Is Your ID Card About to Expire? Update: At the time of posting, this information is current. Visit www.cac.mil/coronavirus for the most current information on how to...

5/11/2020 Blood Donation, Testing, and Research: COVID-19 Myths vs. Facts Update: There's new information available on how TRICARE covers COVID-19 tests. Visit Coronavirus Testing Coverage to learn more. How can you help the...

5/6/2020 A Friendly Reminder: Keep Your DEERS Info Updated Did you know that not keeping your family’s information current in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) could delay...

5/5/2020 A Lifesaving Benefit: TRICARE Ambulance Services Most people don’t want to think about costs when calling an ambulance. But you should feel reassured knowing that TRICARE...

5/4/2020 Face Masks, Stress: COVID-19 Myths vs. Facts Do you have a face mask to wear in public to protect yourself and others from COVID-19? Are you feeling...

4/30/2020 Get the Care You Need Now with TRICARE Like most Americans, you’ve probably been washing your hands frequently, social distancing, and adjusting to a new normal since early...

4/29/2020 Find Answers on TRICARE Coronavirus FAQ Page Update: There's new information available on how TRICARE covers COVID-19 tests. Visit Coronavirus Testing Coverage to learn more. Are you looking for COVID-19...

4/28/2020 TRICARE Benefits for Activated National Guard and Reserve Members Currently, thousands of National Guard and Reserve service members have been mobilized across the country to support the fight against...

4/27/2020 Military Hospital and Clinic Operations: COVID-19 Myths vs. Facts You may be wondering how the Military Health System response to the health care demands of COVID-19 impacts the care...

4/23/2020 TRICARE Offers Telehealth Services for Mental Health Care The Military Health System is working to provide you with health options while you practice social distancing to combat the...

4/22/2020 Catastrophic Cap Credit for Some TRICARE Households Since Jan. 1, 2018, enrollment fees for TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, and the US Family Health Plan (USFHP) haven’t been...

4/21/2020 With TRICARE, Help From a Nurse is Just a Call Away With the impact that COVID-19 and social distancing is having on everyday life, you may be unsure how to get...

4/20/2020 Be Cyber Aware: COVID-19 Myths vs. Facts While your attention is focused on staying safe and healthy at this time, don’t take your eye off cybersecurity measures....

4/15/2020 Copayments Waived for COVID-19 Tests On or After March 18 Update: There's new information available on how TRICARE covers COVID-19 tests. Visit Coronavirus Testing Coverage to learn more. Did you know you can...

4/14/2020 TRICARE is Here to Help: COVID-19 Information, Resources in One Place As the nation addresses the COVID-19 national health emergency due to the pandemic, TRICARE is adapting. Updated services and policy...

4/13/2020 Get Familiar with Your Emergency and Urgent Care Options During the COVID-19 crisis, you may have more questions than usual about where to seek care or even the level...

4/10/2020 TRICARE Limits Refills of Some Inhalers Update: as of July 10, 2020 TRICARE is removing temporary quantity limits on inhalers and restoring pre-COVID-19 limits. Patients with asthma...

4/10/2020 FDA withdrawal of Zantac affects military health beneficiaries The Food and Drug Administration advised a withdrawal of all over-the-counter and prescription ranitidine April 1, 2020. The drug, often...

4/10/2020 TRICARE Pharmacy Options: COVID-19 Myths vs. Facts The Military Health System is working to meet the health care demands of COVID-19. You can help by staying informed....

4/9/2020 How to Help: Delay Routine and Elective Medical and Dental Procedures To keep up with self-distancing practices due to COVID-19, you should strongly consider rescheduling certain medical and dental appointments. Your...

4/3/2020 Be Informed: COVID-19 Myth vs. Fact As the Military Health System responds to meet the health care demands of COVID-19, it’s important to stay informed. TRICARE...

4/2/2020 Beware of COVID-19 Testing Scams Targeting TRICARE Beneficiaries While medical professionals in the U.S. and overseas are working hard to combat the coronavirus, some people are using this...

4/1/2020 Staying Mentally Fit During Social Distancing Are you experiencing cabin fever? If so, you’re not alone. Sudden lifestyle changes and extended time at home is a...

3/31/2020 Possible Military Pharmacy Changes Due to COVID-19 Do you use a military pharmacy? If so, there may be temporary limitations that result in a decrease in service or...

3/30/2020 TRICARE Extends Temporary Telehealth Support for Applied Behavior Analysis Services TRICARE is taking new steps to support family members in the Autism Care Demonstration (ACD). As of Mar. 31, 2020,...

3/26/2020 TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery Brings Your Prescriptions to Your Door When practicing social distancing, you may want an alternative to having to travel to the pharmacy. Now is a good...

3/25/2020 Medical, dental elective procedures will be postponed 60 days due to COVID-19 As of March 31, all military treatment facilities and dental treatment facilities will postpone elective surgeries and procedures for 60...

3/24/2020 TRICARE Covers Certain Telemedicine Services in the U.S. TRICARE covers certain telemedicine services. You may be able to see a TRICARE-authorized provider without leaving your home. Using a...

3/19/2020 Addressing Emotional Responses to Threat of Coronavirus While in graduate school, I was involved with some interesting research that examined students’ reactions to media coverage on the...

3/13/2020 New Medical Facility Access Measures in National Capital Region On March 12, military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region adopted new entry measures. These changes will help...

3/11/2020 Tracking COVID-19: Know the Symptoms and How to Get Care Update: There's new information available on how TRICARE covers COVID-19 tests. Visit Coronavirus Testing Coverage to learn more. Take action and stay...

3/6/2020 Tracking COVID-19: Keep Healthy Habits in Mind As the new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, continues to circulate, the Defense Health Agency (DHA) wants to keep you informed...

3/4/2020 Moving with TRICARE from Overseas to Stateside Duty When you move from an overseas assignment to a new location stateside, your TRICARE eligibility doesn’t change, but your health...

2/24/2020 Dental Care Tips for Kids Using TRICARE Dental Program From babies to teenagers, practicing good dental hygiene is important for children of all ages. Parents play a critical role...

2/19/2020 Got Feedback About TRICARE Publications? Take the Survey Do you love TRICARE newsletters, or are fact sheets answering your questions? TRICARE wants to hear your feedback. Your comments,...

2/13/2020 Join Feb. 27 TRICARE Webinar on TRICARE For Life Do you have questions about TRICARE For Life (TFL)? Not sure if you’re eligible for TFL, or how TFL coverage...

2/12/2020 TRICARE Dental Coverage Options Keep Your Smile Healthy Let’s kickoff National Children’s Dental Health Month by looking at how you can keep your and your family’s smile healthy...

2/11/2020 What’s at the Heart of TRICARE Coverage? Keeping Yours Healthy It’s the season for cupid, chocolates, and roses. Around Valentine’s Day, people focus on pledging their hearts to loved ones....

2/5/2020 DoD releases guidance to protect forces from novel coronavirus As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, the Department of Defense has established a Spotlight page to disseminate the latest information on...

1/30/2020 Get to Know Your TRICARE Dental Program If you’re like many Americans, you’re starting the New Year with new healthy habits. Don’t forget about your dental health. As...

1/28/2020 How TRICARE For Life Eligibility, Enrollment Works Are you wondering what the TRICARE For Life (TFL) program is and whether you’re eligible? TFL is Medicare-wraparound coverage for...

1/24/2020 Coronavirus: What providers, patients should know By: Military Health System Communications Office With news of the contagious and potentially deadly illness known as novel coronavirus grabbing headlines...

1/22/2020 Looking for Answers? TRICARE Publications Can Help Do you have specific questions about your TRICARE health, dental, and pharmacy benefits? Do you wish you had a resource...

1/16/2020 Filling Prescriptions With TRICARE: You’ve Got Options The TRICARE Pharmacy Program provides prescription drug coverage for all TRICARE beneficiaries. There are several options for filling your prescriptions....

1/14/2020 Bring Your TRICARE Benefit Questions to Jan. 30 Webinar Do you have questions about your TRICARE benefit? Start the year off right by getting your questions answered. Join the...

1/9/2020 New Year, New You: Stay Healthy With TRICARE in 2020 Did you make a long list of resolutions this January? Consider one in 2020: taking better care of your health. “Staying...

1/7/2020 What You Need to Know if You’re New to TRICARE If you’re newly enrolled in TRICARE health or dental coverage, you’re in good company. You now have access to a...

12/5/2019 TRICARE Expands Care With New Policy Changes TRICARE recently expanded coverage for beneficiaries who meet certain criteria. Coverage now includes: concurrent pediatric hospice and curative care, portable...

12/2/2019 One Week Until TRICARE, FEDVIP Open Seasons End on Dec. 9 Do you want to make changes to your TRICARE health plan, or enroll in a dental or vision plan with...

11/29/2019 Choose to Quit Tobacco: TRICARE Can Help Do you want to quit tobacco, including smoking, vaping, or smokeless tobacco? TRICARE can help you. Using these products is...

11/25/2019 Traveling Overseas This Holiday Season? TRICARE Travels With You ’Tis the season for holiday travel. According to the Transportation Security Administration, a record number of flyers is expected this...

11/21/2019 The Flu Vaccine Protects You, Your Family, and Your Neighbors The best way to prevent flu is to get a seasonal influenza vaccine each year. This vaccine protects against the...

11/19/2019 Get to Know Your TRICARE Reserve Select Plan TRICARE offers health plans that let National Guard and Reserve members and their eligible family members maintain health care coverage...

11/14/2019 TRICARE Coverage for Wounded, Ill, and Injured Service Members and Their Caregivers If you were wounded or became ill or injured on active duty, your care is a top priority for the...

11/13/2019 Join Nov. 21 TRICARE Webinar on Open Season Open season is here. Be sure to make your choice for 2020 health coverage before open season ends on Dec....

11/7/2019 Compare TRICARE Plan Costs to Prepare for TRICARE Open Season With TRICARE Open Season right around the corner, now is the time to review your 2020 TRICARE health plan costs....

11/5/2019 Almost Time to Act: TRICARE Open Season, Federal Benefits Open Season Begins Nov. 11 It’s that time of year again. Open season for TRICARE and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)...

10/31/2019 TRICARE Open Season: Time to Pick a Plan The second annual TRICARE Open Season will take place from Nov. 11 through Dec. 9. During this time, you can enroll in...

10/29/2019 Open Season for FEDVIP Dental and Vision Coverage Starts Soon Get ready for open season. The Federal Benefits Open Season begins on Nov. 11 and ends on Dec. 9. If...

10/24/2019 Join TRICARE for Oct. 31 Q&A Facebook Event on Open Season Do you have questions about open season? Here’s your chance to get some answers. Join TRICARE on Thursday, Oct. 31...

10/22/2019 TRICARE Pharmacy Copayments to Increase Starting Jan. 1, 2020 On Jan. 1, some copayments for your prescription drugs will increase. If you get your prescriptions through the TRICARE Pharmacy...

10/17/2019 Join Oct. 24 Webinar on TRICARE Open Season, Federal Benefits Open Season Are you prepared for open season? Being prepared means knowing what health plans you’re eligible for, what changes you can...

10/15/2019 TRICARE Website Expands to Include Military Hospital Sites The TRICARE website is growing. As of Oct. 1, TRICARE welcomed several military hospitals and clinics to its website. These four...

10/10/2019 2019 TRICARE Open Season, Federal Benefits Open Season Starts Next Month Did you know that the TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season happen only once a year? Unless you...

10/3/2019 Compare 2020 FEDVIP Plans and Costs, Prepare for Open Season You can now review 2020 Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) plans and rates. View them online using...

10/1/2019 Women’s Health Tips From TRICARE: Get Annual Exams, Exercise, Eat Healthy October is Women’s Health Month. It’s never too early or too late to improve your health. You should always feel...

9/26/2019 Make Enrolling in TRICARE Easy With Beneficiary Web Enrollment Knowing how to enroll in TRICARE health and dental plans is important for you and your family. And having the...

9/24/2019 Make Vision Coverage Choices to Fit Your Needs According to the National Eye Institute, more than 150 million Americans have a vision problem that makes it hard for...

9/20/2019 TRICARE Dental and Medical: Separate Programs, Separate Enrollments Not sure if you have dental coverage? Did you enroll in a dental plan? Your TRICARE dental and medical benefits...

9/18/2019 Bring Your TRICARE Benefit Questions to September 26 Webinar Do you have questions about your TRICARE benefit? Here’s your chance to get some answers. Join the “Ask TRICARE” webinar...

9/12/2019 Get to Know Your TRICARE Young Adult Plan Did you know that if you’re a TRICARE beneficiary turning age 21, you may no longer be eligible for regular...

9/9/2019 Get Ready: TRICARE Open Season, Federal Benefits Open Season Begins Nov. 11 Open season is an annual period when you can enroll in or change health plans for the next year. Now...

9/4/2019 Traveling or Moving? TRICARE Dental Program Goes With You When making plans to travel or move, know how your dental benefit goes with you. If you’re enrolled in the...

8/29/2019 Get to Know Your US Family Health Plan Coverage The US Family Health Plan (USFHP) is a TRICARE Prime option. It’s available through networks of community-based, not-for-profit health care...

8/27/2019 Keep DEERS Up to Date to Use TRICARE Being able to use TRICARE depends on you keeping your information up to date in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting...

8/21/2019 Be Disaster Prepared With TRICARE Weather events and natural disasters are, by nature, unpredictable. But you can predict what you should do before, during, and...

8/19/2019 Deactivating? Learn About Your TRICARE Coverage Options as a National Guard or Reserve Member You deactivate once you’re no longer on active duty as a National Guard or Reserve member. Deactivating is a TRICARE...

8/15/2019 TRICARE Coverage After Gaining or Losing Other Health Insurance If you have any health insurance other than TRICARE, it’s called “other health insurance” or simply “OHI.” An example of...

8/12/2019 TRICARE Covers You, Even When You’re Separating from the Service Separating from active duty can be a busy time. And easing back into civilian life may require a transitional health...

8/8/2019 Start the School Year Right With Healthy Teeth The school year is just around the corner. Make sure to send your child back to school with a healthy...

8/6/2019 Get Kids Ready for Back-to-School With Preventive Health Care As summer draws to a close, it’s time to look ahead to the approaching school year. Preventive services, routine immunizations,...

7/24/2019 Get to Know Your TRICARE Retired Reserve Plan TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR) is a premium-based health plan available for purchase by qualified retired members of the National Guard and...

7/22/2019 FEDVIP Provides Vision Coverage to TRICARE Beneficiaries Routine eye exams can help keep your vision strong. The National Eye Institute reports that a comprehensive eye exam can...

7/15/2019 Join July 25 TRICARE Webinar on TRICARE Coverage After Retirement Will you or a family member be retiring soon? If so, you don’t want to miss this month’s webinar. Join...

7/11/2019 Traveling Overseas? Know How to Get Care With TRICARE If you’re planning to travel overseas this summer, your TRICARE coverage goes with you. However, the rules vary based on...

7/10/2019 Join TRICARE for July 16 Q&A Facebook Event If you have questions about your TRICARE benefit overseas, TRICARE is ready to answer them on Tuesday, July 16 at...

7/3/2019 Join July 18 TRICARE Webinar on TRICARE For Life Coverage Do you have questions about TRICARE For Life (TFL)? Not sure if you have to enroll in TFL, or when...

7/1/2019 Practice Firework, Grilling Safety this Fourth of July The Fourth of July is our national holiday to celebrate our nation’s independence. If you plan to celebrate by lighting...

6/27/2019 Don’t Guess. You have 24/7 Access to a Nurse Welcome summer! Hopefully, you and your family members will be spending more time outside being active or even traveling. Whether...

6/25/2019 Moving? Update DEERS for Uninterrupted TRICARE Coverage Summer is when you and your family may fulfill new orders and move to a new duty station. If you...

6/19/2019 Summer’s Fun, Just Avoid Too Much Sun Summer is here, and that means sunny weather is here to stay. Soaking up the sun is one of the...

6/17/2019 Join June 27 TRICARE Webinar on TRICARE For Life Coverage Do you have questions about TRICARE For Life (TFL)? Not sure if you have to enroll in TFL, or when...

6/13/2019 TRICARE Extended Care Health Option Helps Families with Special Needs Do you have a family member with special needs? Do they need health care services beyond those covered by their...

6/4/2019 Take Command of Your Health During Men’s Health Month Men, are you taking command of your health? Taking command of your health means making positive decisions each day that...

5/31/2019 Planned Weekend System Outage to Affect Some TRICARE Beneficiaries Saturday, June 1 at 9 a.m. EDT, there will be a scheduled downtime of certain online tools that you use...

5/23/2019 Join May 30 Webinar on TRICARE Coverage for College Students, Young Adults Will your child be heading to college, graduating, or turning age 21 soon? If so, you don’t want to miss...

5/22/2019 Get to Know Your TRICARE Select Plan With TRICARE Select, you can choose your own TRICARE-authorized provider and manage your own health care. This means the plan...

5/16/2019 Struggling with a Substance Use Disorder? TRICARE Has You Covered As opioid overdose deaths continue to rise, the Department of Defense (DoD) continues to expand access to treatments for substance...

5/15/2019 Feedback, Please! Take the TRICARE Publications Survey Do you read TRICARE publications to learn more about your TRICARE medical and dental benefit? Maybe you’ve recently downloaded the...

5/8/2019 Moving Away to College May Change Your Child's TRICARE Options Is your student heading away to college this fall? TRICARE coverage of eligible dependents extends to college students. A change of...

5/6/2019 Your Child Transitioning to Adulthood with TRICARE Young Adult Did your child graduate from college, but hasn’t yet launched a career? Not to worry, TRICARE may still be available...

5/4/2019 A Change of Address May Mean New TRICARE Health Options Are you and your family moving? Moving doesn’t change your TRICARE eligibility. But it may change the TRICARE health care...

5/2/2019 Adding a New Family Member Overseas? Take Action to Get TRICARE Coverage for Your Child Are you giving birth or adopting overseas? A change in your family composition, such as a newborn, adopted child, or...

4/30/2019 Adding a New Family Member Stateside? Take Action to Get TRICARE Coverage for Your Child Whether giving birth or adopting, this change in your family composition is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event (QLE). The QLE...

4/25/2019 Voluntary Drug Recall Alert: Fentanyl On April 19, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary recall of a small number of cartons...

4/25/2019 Activating Soon? Your TRICARE Options May Change Are you a member of the National Guard or Reserve? If so, you may become eligible for active duty medical...

4/23/2019 Continuing TRICARE Health Coverage after Retirement When you retire from active duty or turn age 60 as a retired reserve member, your TRICARE coverage changes. After...

4/22/2019 Now Enroll Your Family in a TRICARE Plan Online Using milConnect Staying current on how to enroll in TRICARE health and dental programs will help you and your family get the...

4/18/2019 Want to Quit Smoking? The Freedom Quitline Can Help If you’re ready to quit smoking, the Freedom Quitline can help you take the steps toward a successful quit. The Freedom...

4/17/2019 Join TRICARE for April 23 Q&A Facebook Event If you have questions about your pharmacy benefit, TRICARE is ready to answer them on Tuesday, April 23 at 3:15...

4/11/2019 Keeping Your Military Child Healthy with TRICARE During the month of April, the Department of Defense recognizes the unique contributions of the military child. Military kids serve too,...

4/11/2019 Join April 25 Webinar on TRICARE Pharmacy Program Do you have questions about your pharmacy benefit or your prescription drugs? Join the “Make the Most of Your TRICARE...

4/9/2019 TRICARE Updates Coverage for Breastfeeding Supplies, Services TRICARE recently revised coverage regarding breastfeeding supplies and services. The policy now clarifies the specific types of breast pumps and...

4/2/2019 TRICARE Covers Banked Donor Milk for Sick Infants TRICARE now covers prescribed banked donor milk for infants with certain serious health conditions. Your baby and you must meet...

3/29/2019 Your Environment and Your Body: How Exposure to Mold and Lead May Impact Your Health A healthy environment is important to the health of your body. Possible exposure to lead or damp, moldy indoor spaces...

3/29/2019 Who You See for Care Matters: TRICARE Provider Types When you need care, you can visit several types of providers. Depending on where your provider is located, you may...

3/26/2019 Bring Your TRICARE Benefit Questions to April 4 Webinar Have questions about your TRICARE benefit? Here’s your chance to get some answers. Join the “Ask TRICARE” webinar on April...

3/22/2019 Spring Travel? TRICARE Goes With You If you’re planning a trip this spring, remember that TRICARE travels with you. Whether traveling stateside or overseas, make sure...

3/20/2019 Get to Know Your TRICARE Prime Plan TRICARE Prime is similar to a health maintenance organization, or HMO, plan. This means you get most of your care...

3/18/2019 How Does Divorce Affect Your TRICARE Benefit? Closing the chapter on a marriage can be a confusing time. If you’re going through a divorce, you may be...

3/7/2019 What is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event? Every year during TRICARE Open Season, you can enroll in or change your TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select health plan....

3/1/2019 Everything You Need to Know about Filing Medical Claims Did you visit your doctor recently? If you visited a TRICARE network provider, in most cases, your provider will file...

2/21/2019 Getting Married? Know Your TRICARE Health Care Options Getting married? Congratulations! You and your family members may experience changes in TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select eligibility and coverage after getting...

2/19/2019 Understanding Your TRICARE Explanation of Benefits If you’ve ever visited the doctor or hospital and used your health benefits, you’ve probably received an explanation of benefits...

2/14/2019 Taking Care of Your Heart with TRICARE Benefits Are you ready for Heart Health Month? This is the time to listen to – and take care of –...

2/12/2019 Join Feb. 21 Webinar on TRICARE Dental Options for Service Members, Families Want to learn more about your dental options with TRICARE? Join the “TRICARE Dental Options for You and Your Family”...

2/8/2019 Get Dental Coverage through TRICARE Dental Program Are you keeping up with your and your family’s dental health, and dental options? During National Children’s Dental Health Month,...

1/31/2019 Preventing Winter Injuries with TRICARE The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cold weather can cause extra strain on your heart. Outside of heart...

1/24/2019 Winter Safety Tips to Stay Safe and Healthy Winter can be a hazardous time of year. Frigid temperatures and slick roads can be dangerous. Being prepared and knowing...

1/22/2019 Learn More about Your Benefit with 2019 TRICARE Resources It’s a new year, which means it may be time to replace the old with the new. Do you have...

1/16/2019 Save Money at the Pharmacy: Understanding TRICARE Prescription Drug Types The TRICARE Pharmacy Program provides you the same prescription drug coverage with most TRICARE health plans. If you use the...

1/15/2019 Emergency vs. Urgent Care: Do You Know the Difference? You feel lousy and know you need medical care. But you aren’t sure if your symptoms require urgent or emergency...

1/14/2019 Government Shutdown: Some Allotment Payments Affected The partial government shutdown that began Dec. 22, 2018, affected allotments used by some TRICARE patients to pay enrollment fees...

1/11/2019 Join TRICARE for Jan. 15 Q&A Facebook Event on Preventive Services Do you have questions about preventive services that TRICARE covers? Here’s your chance to get some answers. Join TRICARE on Tuesday, Jan....

1/10/2019 Don’t Let the Flu Get You, Get Your Flu Shot Now Did you get your flu shot? If not, it isn’t too late. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

1/2/2019 New to TRICARE? The Basics You Need to Know If you’re new to TRICARE in 2019, welcome! You’ve joined 9.4 million beneficiaries who receive comprehensive health and dental coverage....

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