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New Patient Resources section now on TRICARE website
June 18, 2024 — Check out the new Patient Resources section on tricare.mil. This section makes it easy to find forms, track your health records, learn about disaster alerts, and more... MORE

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Q&A: Moving and your TRICARE coverage
May 29, 2024 — As summer approaches and permanent change of station season kicks into high gear, you may be preparing to move to a new duty location. Amid all the packing and planning, it’s important to make sure your TRICARE coverage is ready to move with you. ... MORE

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Q&A: What to know as new TRICARE contracts begin in 2025
May 20, 2024 — New TRICARE managed care support contracts, known as T-5, will start on Jan. 1, 2025. The new contracts will improve health care delivery, quality, and access for beneficiaries living in the United States. ... MORE

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Retiring? Get answers to your TRICARE questions at May 23 webinar
May 10, 2024 — Are you or your sponsor approaching retirement from active duty or the National Guard or Reserve? On Thursday, May 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET, join TRICARE for a webinar about the TRICARE plans available to you in retirement... MORE

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TRICARE and marriage: What you need to know
May 3, 2024 — Getting married is an exciting time in your life. If you’re a new military spouse, there are certain things you need to do to enroll in a TRICARE health plan... MORE

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Age 45 or Older? Screen for colorectal cancer with TRICARE
May 2, 2024 — Colorectal cancer is on the rise in people under 50 in the United States. Recent guidelines state that anyone at average risk for colorectal cancer should start getting screenings at age 45. Getting screened is easy, and TRICARE covers several options for colorectal cancer exams... MORE

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National Guard and Reserve members: Explore plan options with TRICARE handbook
April 29, 2024 — Are you a National Guard or Reserve member looking to learn more about your TRICARE plan options? The TRICARE Choices for National Guard and Reserve Handbook is a great place to start... MORE

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Improving outcomes: How TRICARE covers cancer clinical trials
April 23, 2024 — If you have cancer, clinical trials can offer a path to innovative new treatments and improved care in the future. TRICARE covers participation in cancer clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute... MORE

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Unlock your health through the MHS Nurse Advice Line
April 3, 2024 — Need health care guidance? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help... MORE

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Unlock your health by understanding the referral process
March 19, 2024 — Sometimes, you may need care that your primary care manager can’t provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. Having a referral can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Referrals can also help reduce the time you need to wait to get specialty care... MORE

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59th Medical Wing transitions to TRICARE website
February 16, 2024 — In a strategic move to consolidate military healthcare, the 59th Medical Wing has undergone a realignment under the Defense Health Agency. As part of this transformation, all medical treatment facilities have transitioned from their previous Air Force websites to a unified TRICARE website. ... MORE

Preventing TRICARE fraud and abuse Is everyone’s responsibility
February 15, 2024 — Fraud and abuse can target your TRICARE medical, pharmacy, and dental coverage. If you think someone is committing fraud or abuse related to your TRICARE benefits, you should report it... MORE

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Learn about TRICARE Pharmacy Network changes for specialty drugs
February 6, 2024 — The TRICARE Pharmacy Program is improving how we manage specialty drugs. Starting March 1, Accredo will provide specialty drugs and enhanced clinical services if you fill TRICARE-defined specialty prescriptions with TRICARE Home Delivery. Accredo will also stay in the TRICARE network as an in-network retail pharmacy. ... MORE

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Headed to the doctor? Bring proof of your TRICARE coverage
February 2, 2024 — Are you preparing for a trip to the doctor’s office or the pharmacy? If so, make sure you have proof of your TRICARE coverage... MORE

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Explore what TRICARE covers
January 26, 2024 — TRICARE offers comprehensive coverage to help you get and stay healthy. Knowing what’s included in this coverage can help you make the most of your benefit and avoid unexpected costs... MORE

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Leaders join forces to improve health care access for military recruiters, families
January 24, 2024 — To ensure the greatest outreach, the military often locates its recruiters and their families close to communities with eligible youth, but far from the peer support and health care resources of an installation. To help fill this gap in support, leaders from the Air Force Recruiting Service, Defense Health Agency and TRICARE, the military’s health care program, met Jan. 11 to discuss the unique challenges military recruiters face in remote locations, particularly from a health care standpoint, and to brainstorm solutions... MORE

What to know before getting care with your TRICARE plan
January 10, 2024 — Did you or a family member recently enroll in a TRICARE health plan or change plans? Now is a good time to review how to get care with your plan... MORE

Maj. Marcie Hart, 15th Wing Medical Group family nurse practitioner, provides patient care at Joint Base Pearl-Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 12, 2021. Family nurse practitioners work in a variety of settings at Air Force bases all over the world ensuring everyone has access to wellness and the treatment they need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

Five things to consider when choosing a TRICARE health plan
December 8, 2023 — It’s important to understand your TRICARE health plan options so you can choose the right coverage for your family. Here are some things to consider when you research your options... MORE

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TRICARE Open Season ends Dec. 12: review your coverage for 2024
December 7, 2023 — Have you reviewed your TRICARE coverage for 2024? Now is the time, because TRICARE Open Season ends Dec. 12. Open season may be your only chance to enroll in TRICARE coverage or change your health plan for 2024... MORE

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Holiday resilience: How TRICARE supports your mental health
November 29, 2023 — For many people, the holiday season brings expectations of joy. But for some, the holidays may be a time of stress, sadness, or isolation. Life events like the deployment of a spouse, the loss of a loved one, and complex family dynamics can affect how we feel during the holiday season... MORE