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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

Check out the updated TRICARE publications suite
January 15, 2025 — Are you looking for the latest details about your TRICARE health plan? TRICARE has updated its entire publications suite with information about your health plan. The new publications now include current details like how to find your TRICARE region, how to contact your regional contractor, and what you’ll pay for care... MORE

Around the Air Force: Installation re-optimization plan, new prescription refill system, updated waiver policies
January 10, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Installation Infrastructure Action Plan helps bases adapt to challenges of GPC, Defense Health Agency is upgrading prescription refill system, and the DAF expands medical waiver considerations... MORE

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Installation Infrastructure Action Plan helps bases adapt to the challenges of Great Power Competition, the Defense Health Agency is upgrading military pharmacies to a new prescription refill system, and the Department of the Air Force expands medical waiver considerations for multiple medical conditions. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Live in the West Region? Provide your payment information to TriWest now
January 7, 2025 — Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states that moved to the West Region on Jan. 1? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card, you must now securely give your recurring payment information to the West Region contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance... MORE

Preview four changes coming to TRICARE in 2025
December 27, 2024 — With the end of the year approaching, it’s a good time to consider your family’s healthcare needs for the coming year. As you think about things like scheduling preventive care visits and knowing your 2025 TRICARE costs, you should also note some changes coming to TRICARE in 2025... MORE

Check the TRICARE Network Provider Directories ahead of 2025
December 16, 2024 — If you get care outside of a military hospital or clinic, it’s important to understand your civilian provider options. TRICARE’s new regional contracts, which begin Jan. 1, 2025, will affect the TRICARE provider networks in the U.S. You’re now able to check the network provider directories for both the East Region and West Region... MORE

Ensure your TRICARE coverage stays active
December 6, 2024 — Attention TRICARE beneficiaries: Open Season is a critical time to ensure your health coverage continues without interruption. To avoid a lapse in your TRICARE coverage, here are the key steps you need to take... MORE

FORT RILEY, Kansas -- Attention TRICARE beneficiaries: Open Season is a critical time to ensure your health coverage continues without interruption. To avoid a lapse in your TRICARE coverage, here are the key steps you need to take:

1. Make an Enrollment Payment or Set Up Automatic Payments
If you’re enrolling or re-enrolling in TRICARE, it’s important to make establish your payment plan and/or set up automatic payments to stay current on your healthcare coverage.

2. Key Deadlines for Payment Management
After DEC. 5, 2024, contact TriWest at 1-888-874-9378, Option#1, Option #1, be prepared to provide your DOD ID number (located on the back of your DOD ID card) and date of birth, ask for Enrollment Department.

Confirm your beneficiaries with Enrollment then ask for Billing to establish payment.

3. Re-Establish Payment Methods
If you currently pay via credit card or electronic funds transfer (EFT), you must re-establish your payment method with TriWest. Due to privacy laws, HealthNet Federal Services cannot transfer your confidential credit card or banking information to TriWest on Jan. 1, 2025.

4. Why This Matters
If you do not confirm your payment method has been updated with TriWest, your TRICARE coverage could lapse. Without an active payment setup, you risk losing health coverage when you need it most.

Act now to ensure a smooth transition and uninterrupted coverage for 2025.

Reminder: TRICARE regions are changing Jan. 1, 2025
December 4, 2024 — There will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the U.S. on Jan. 1, 2025. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region will move to the West Region. There are also some ZIP codes in four of these states that will be exceptions to the region changes... MORE

Map highlighting Wisconsin, Missouri, Arkansas, and Indiana. A small portion of Indiana is highlighted in blue (West Region); small portions of Wisconsin, Missouri, and Arkansas are highlighted in green (staying in the East Region).

Check out your 2025 TRICARE health plan costs
November 7, 2024 — With 2025 just around the corner, you may be starting to consider your family’s health needs for next year. There may be changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting Jan. 1, 2025. Depending on your plan, these costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments... MORE

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Unlock Your Health by Scheduling a TRICARE Well-Woman Exam
October 22, 2024 — With TRICARE, you have access to a wide range of preventive care specific to your needs. For women, this includes comprehensive services like an annual well-woman exam. ... MORE

TRICARE enrollment freeze and scheduled milConnect and beneficiary web enrollment outage beginning Oct. 25: what to know
October 22, 2024 — It’s almost time for TRICARE Open Season, which begins Nov. 11. That means you should check your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System as soon as possible. There will be a global TRICARE enrollment freeze from Oct. 25-27, and limitations to the Beneficiary Web Enrollment self-service portal between Oct. 28 and Dec. 31... MORE

TRICARE Enrollment Freeze Oct. 25-27, 2024

Around the Air Force: Overseas Absentee Ballots, TRICARE Changes for 2025, BLUE: An Agile Approach
October 18, 2024 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, overseas service members can send absentee ballots free, new TRICARE contracts impact referrals and specialty care, and the newest issue of BLUE on the Airman Magazine website explores the shift to ACE... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, overseas service members can send Absentee Ballots using Priority Express Mail for free, new TRICARE contracts in 2025 impact referrals and specialty care, and the newest issue of BLUE on the Airman Magazine website explores the shift to Agile Combat Employment. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Live in the West Region? Update Your TRICARE payment information with TriWest
October 11, 2024 — Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) moving to the West Region in 2025? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage via credit card or bank electronic funds transfer, you can now securely give your recurring payment information to the incoming West Region contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance... MORE

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Learn how referrals, specialty care will work as new TRICARE contracts start in 2025
October 8, 2024 — Health care delivery under new TRICARE contracts starts on Jan. 1, 2025. These new contracts will improve quality and access for beneficiaries in the United States by enhancing referral management and access to specialty care. Learn more about what to expect starting Jan. 1... MORE

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Stay in the know with TRICARE newsletters
September 20, 2024 — Did you know that TRICARE publishes quarterly newsletters? The TRICARE Health Matters Newsletter and the TRICARE Dental Program Health Matters Newsletter offer helpful information about your health and dental plans, as well as the latest TRICARE news... MORE

TRICARE is your partner in mental health care
September 11, 2024 — Suicidal thoughts can be experienced by anyone and are a serious mental health concern. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Help is available, and TRICARE is here to support you... MORE

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Know how TRICARE regions are changing in 2025
September 2, 2024 — On Jan. 1, 2025, there will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the United States as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) will move to the West Region... MORE

Map of the United States. West Region is highlighted in blue, while East Region is highlighted in green. Six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin) are highlighted in blue/green with arrows moving them from the East to the West.

Your guide to TRICARE Pharmacy Program terms
August 23, 2024 — Do you have a new prescription you need to fill? Or maybe you’ve been taking the same drug for years. Knowing these TRICARE Pharmacy Program terms can help you get the medications you need at the right price. ... MORE

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Unlock your health with TRICARE tips for managing your DEERS record
August 14, 2024 — When was the last time you checked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is up to date? If it’s been a while, take time to log in to DEERS and review your information... MORE

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