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It’s time to get ‘tick smart’ about Lyme Disease
May 1, 2025 — May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Spring is one of the most important times of year to become “tick smart” by learning about the risks ticks pose and how to avoid tick bites... MORE

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Disenrolled from your TRICARE plan in the West Region? Here’s how to reinstate your coverage after April 30
April 29, 2025 — Do you currently live in the TRICARE West Region? Do you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card? If you haven’t done so already, you must securely provide your payment information to the West Region contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, by April 30. If you haven’t submitted payment to TriWest by April 30, you and your family members will be disenrolled from your TRICARE plan on May 1. This disenrollment is retroactive to your paid-through date... MORE

Want to learn about TRICARE For Life? Check out this handbook
April 24, 2025 — You may be approaching age 65, or you may have a disability or a medical condition that makes you eligible for Medicare and TRICARE For Life before you turn age 65. In either case, you’ll benefit from checking out the TRICARE For Life Handbook... MORE

Unlock your health: Need help with your TRICARE benefit? A beneficiary counseling and assistance coordinator can help
April 21, 2025 — Did you know that military hospitals and clinics have support staff who can help you navigate your TRICARE benefit? These include Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators. You can find them at any military hospital or clinic... MORE

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Measles cases on the rise in the U.S.: Recognize the symptoms and protect your family
April 18, 2025 — You may have heard about the ongoing measles outbreak in the U.S. Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause serious complications. Anyone who isn’t protected against measles can get the illness — and children are especially at risk of getting seriously sick... MORE

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New TRICARE drive time waiver policy makes it easier to keep your primary care manager if you move
April 8, 2025 — Are you moving to a new home? Is it more than a 30-minute drive from your primary care manager? If so, TRICARE is making it simpler to keep your TRICARE Prime coverage. Now, most families who live more than 30 minutes but less than 100 miles from their PCM can continue seeing them without taking action... MORE

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Q&A: Your TRICARE catastrophic cap
April 3, 2025 — You can’t always predict your family’s healthcare needs. But you can know the most you could have to pay for TRICARE covered services. TRICARE calls this your catastrophic cap. Your catastrophic cap limits how much you and your family will pay for TRICARE covered healthcare services each calendar year... MORE

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Unlock your health by getting virtual health care at home with TRICARE
April 3, 2025 — Did you know that TRICARE beneficiaries can receive a variety of healthcare services via virtual health? These services take place through secure video calls, phone appointments, and other technology platforms. TRICARE virtual health coverage includes primary care, urgent care, mental health, and specialty services... MORE

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Having a baby in 2025? Here’s how TRICARE covers maternity services
March 28, 2025 — Are you expecting a baby in 2025? TRICARE covers many services to help you through pregnancy, childbirth, and after your baby is born. Prenatal and postpartum care helps keep both you and your baby healthy by catching any problems early—and, recent updates to the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration now bring more support options to families worldwide... MORE

Act now! Payment deadline extended for West Region beneficiaries
March 19, 2025 — The Defense Health Agency has extended the payment deadline for West Region beneficiaries who pay for TRICARE coverage via bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card. You now have until Monday, March 31 to provide your payment information to TriWest. ... MORE

Unlock your health: Here’s how TRICARE and other health insurance work together
March 18, 2025 — TRICARE may not be the only health coverage you have. If you have health insurance through an employer, a spouse’s plan, or a private insurer, it’s considered other health insurance, which can affect how TRICARE processes your claim. TRICARE and OHI work together to help cover your health care and services. ... MORE

How To find and choose your TRICARE provider
March 14, 2025 — If you’re looking for a provider, it’s important to understand the different types of TRICARE providers you can see. The type of provider you see can determine how much you pay for care and the process for filing claims... MORE

Get preventive health services with TRICARE
March 12, 2025 — Your health is about more than just sick visits and medications — it’s also about making choices that keep you feeling your best. Getting routine preventive care can help you stay well and catch problems early. With preventive health services, TRICARE has you covered. ... MORE

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Unlock your health by understanding your TRICARE explanation of benefits
March 6, 2025 — Your TRICARE explanation of benefits is an essential tool for understanding your health claims. An EOB is a statement from your health plan that details what action TRICARE has taken on your claims. Take a moment to understand your EOB, what it means, and what may be required on your part... MORE

TRICARE Message to West Region Beneficiaries
February 3, 2025 — A message to West Region TRICARE beneficiaries from the Defense Health Agency Director... MORE

New TRICARE Dental Program contract brings updates in March 2025
January 30, 2025 — A new TRICARE Dental Program contract will bring changes and improvements starting March 1. United Concordia will continue to administer the TDP. However, they’ll offer new services and lower costs for many members. If you have TDP coverage, you'll see these changes in your February bill for coverage effective March 1... MORE

Defense Health Agency announces TRICARE West Region referral approval waiver
January 27, 2025 — Are you enrolled in TRICARE Prime? You should know that the Defense Health Agency has waived the requirement to obtain pre-authorization for referrals to outpatient specialty care for TRICARE Prime enrollees in the West region... MORE

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TRICARE Online Patient Portal decommissioning: Download your health records now
January 23, 2025 — On April 1, the TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available. The Department of Defense’s new electronic health record — MHS GENESIS — has replaced the TOL Patient Portal. If you want to keep a copy of your legacy health records for personal use, you must download them from the TOL Patient Portal before April 1... MORE

TRICARE payment deadline extended for West Region beneficiaries
January 22, 2025 — The Defense Health Agency has extended the payment deadline for West Region beneficiaries who pay for TRICARE coverage via bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card. You now have until Friday, Feb. 28 to provide your payment information to TriWest. ... MORE

Around the Air Force: Selective Retention Bonus list, missile defense breakthrough, Air Force JROTC scholarships
January 17, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Selective Retention Bonus List was released in an effort to retain highly skilled enlisted personnel, a recent missile intercept experiment in Guam, and JROTC cadets receive scholarships to a private pilot training program... MORE