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April 23, 2021

At MHS pharmacies, every day is ‘Drug Take Back Day’

While April 24 has officially been designated National Drug Take Back Day by the Drug Enforcement Administration, pharmacists across the Military Health System in recent years have been stressing that every day is a drug take back day.

Service member looks at newborn in spouse's arms

April 20, 2021

Getting TRICARE for Your Newborn Child

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you a soon to be parent? Welcoming a new baby can be exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. If this is your first child, you may have questions about doctor visits and health care coverage.

April 20, 2021

Tidewater Set to Become Fifth Military Health System Market

The Defense Health Agency officially established the Tidewater Market in southeast Virginia on April 19. This is the fifth Military Health System market established to manage military medical treatment facilities as they transition to DHA.

Service member takes down COVID-19 vaccination station signage

April 19, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands for TRICARE Beneficiaries

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Today, the Department of Defense (DOD) officially moved vaccination sites to tier 2 of the DOD Population Schema. This means all eligible or authorized TRICARE beneficiaries and DOD individuals can make an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine at DOD sites as it becomes available.

April 15, 2021

Projects Test New Approaches to Improve Health Care Quality, Outcomes

TRICARE has more than a half-dozen pilots and demonstration projects underway that offer new and innovative medical services, treatments, and approaches, and that have the potential to become part of its permanent health care coverage.

Service member labels a prescription pill vial

April 15, 2021

Activate Your New TRICARE Prescriptions with Remote Pharmacy Check-In

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you get your prescriptions filled at a military pharmacy? If so, make sure you look into Remote Pharmacy Check-In using Q-Anywhere.

April 13, 2021

Schedule Your COVID Vaccine Appointment with DHA Appointing Portal

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When it’s your turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine, you may be able to book an appointment at a military hospital, clinic, or vaccination site with the new Defense Health Agency Appointing Portal (DAP). Read more about this convenient new vaccine scheduling tool from the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

April 8, 2021

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Will you soon be eligible for Medicare and TRICARE For Life (TFL) coverage? If yes, be sure to join the TRICARE webinar, “TRICARE For Life: Coverage Basics, Eligibility, and Costs,” on April 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET to learn important information on how TFL works.