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TRICARE medical vs. dental coverage: Understanding key differences
August 21, 2025 — When you need care for your mouth, jaw, or teeth, you may have questions about whether you should use your TRICARE medical or dental plan. Knowing when to use your medical or dental coverage helps avoid unnecessary costs or delays in care... MORE

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Get your child ready for the new school year: A TRICARE Parent’s Guide
August 11, 2025 — Getting your child’s health care needs taken care of before school starts helps ensure they’re ready to focus on learning. TRICARE covers the essential services that parents need to check off their back-to-school list... MORE

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TRICARE coverage for National Guard and Reserve members: Know your options
August 1, 2025 — Are you or your sponsor in the National Guard or Reserve? Your health coverage changes when activating or deactivating. Here’s what you need to know... MORE

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Unlock your health: Check your TRICARE information in DEERS today
July 30, 2025 — When was the last time you looked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is up to date? If it’s been a while, it’s extremely important to take time and log in to DEERS to review or update your information... MORE

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Unlock your health by getting virtual health care at home with TRICARE
July 17, 2025 — Did you know that TRICARE beneficiaries can receive a variety of health care 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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Moving overseas? TRICARE has you covered
July 11, 2025 — If you live outside the U.S., you can get high quality health care through several TRICARE overseas health plans. These plans serve active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, military retirees, and family members living overseas... MORE

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Q&A: Getting TRICARE for your newborn baby
July 8, 2025 — Welcoming a new baby to your family is an exciting milestone. Your baby’s health is probably one of your top priorities, so you may be wondering how to get TRICARE coverage for your child. Your child’s date of birth and their sponsor’s status affect what you should do next... MORE

Getting care while you travel: A TRICARE guide for the U.S. and overseas
June 18, 2025 — Do you have an upcoming trip? TRICARE covers you whether you travel across the country or around the world. Whether you’re heading out for business or taking a family vacation, understanding your coverage options helps you stay prepared for any health issues that might arise... MORE

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Understanding your TRICARE Dental Program Dental Explanation of Benefits
June 17, 2025 — Understanding your TRICARE Dental Program dental explanation of benefits is important because it helps you track your coverage. This allows you to avoid any unexpected costs... MORE

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Unlock your health: How to report fraud and abuse with TRICARE
June 5, 2025 — Health care fraud and abuse harms everyone. TRICARE is committed to protecting the health information of service members, retirees, and their family members. You can help by knowing how to spot fraud or abuse — and by reporting it when you see it... MORE

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Your TRICARE checklist for moving
June 3, 2025 — Are you preparing to move to a new location? Now is the best time to make sure your TRICARE benefits are ready to move with you. Here’s a TRICARE checklist to help you prepare for your move and what you may need to do after you get to your new location... MORE

Unlock your health: How to get mental health care with TRICARE
May 30, 2025 — Mental health is a vital part of your overall well-being. Whether you’re having difficulty managing day-to-day stress or navigating more complex challenges, TRICARE offers mental health support when — and where — you need it... MORE

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Learn about TRICARE health plan options for young adults
May 23, 2025 — As graduation season arrives, TRICARE-eligible young adults and their family members should understand how this milestone affects their TRICARE health coverage. Here’s what you need to know about TRICARE health plan options for young adults... MORE

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

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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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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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

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