Jan. 18, 2022
How to Get Urgent Care Under Your TRICARE Health Plan
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have an injury or illness that isn’t quite serious enough for a trip to the emergency room? This might be the right time to go to an urgent care center. Most TRICARE beneficiaries can go to an urgent care center whenever they need to. You just want to be sure to check out and follow the urgent care rules for your health plan.
Jan. 13, 2022
New to TRICARE? Check Out TRICARE 101
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you a recent TRICARE enrollee, newly eligible to enroll, or even a seasoned user? If you have any questions about your TRICARE benefits, you should first check out the TRICARE 101 page. Here, you can find information and resources to help answer questions about TRICARE and your coverage.
Jan. 11, 2022
Need Help Finding a TRICARE Network Provider?
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The new year has begun. It’s a great time to renew focus on your health. Did you put off seeing a doctor in 2021? If so, now is your time to act. Regular checkups are critical to screening for diseases and preventing future health problems. And TRICARE is here to help you find the right doctor.
Dec. 28, 2021
In the National Guard or Reserve? Learn About Your Health Care Options
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you a National Guard or Reserve member? Check out the TRICARE Choices for National Guard and Reserve Handbook.
Dec. 22, 2021
TRICARE For Life: Choosing Your Provider Option
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have medical coverage under the TRICARE For Life (TFL) program? Will you soon be eligible for TFL? If so, it’s important to become familiar with your choices of Medicare providers, whatever your needs may be.
Dec. 20, 2021
Need Health Advice at Home? Chat With a Nurse 24/7
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — With the threat of flu season added to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you might not want to go to the doctor’s office for a minor health issue. And with the Military Health System (MHS) Nurse Advice Line, you may not have to. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one of the best ways to prevent flu and COVID-19 is to avoid contact with people who are sick. With the MHS Nurse Advice Line, you can get health advice 24/7 from a registered nurse from the comfort of your home.
Dec. 15, 2021
What You Need to Know About New TRICARE Pharmacy Network Options
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — As of Dec. 15, CVS Pharmacy is a part of the TRICARE retail pharmacy network. At the same time, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and some community pharmacies are no longer a part of the TRICARE network. What does this mean for you? Although the list of retail network pharmacies has changed, you can still get the medications you need.
Dec. 13, 2021
How TRICARE Pharmacy Network Changes Will Affect TRICARE For Life
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you heard about the changes coming to the TRICARE retail pharmacy network starting Dec. 15? CVS Pharmacy is joining the network on that date. At the same time, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and some community pharmacies are leaving the network. If you’re a TRICARE For Life (TFL) beneficiary, you may be wondering how these changes affect the coverage of your current drugs. They don’t.
Dec. 9, 2021
Act Now: TRICARE Open Season Ends Dec. 13
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know TRICARE Open Season ends on Monday, Dec. 13? This is your last opportunity, if you so choose, to enroll in or change your health plan. Any changes you make to your coverage during open season will take effect Jan. 1, 2022.
Dec. 7, 2021
Researching Your 2022 Health Care Costs? Here Are 7 Terms to Know
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that we’re currently in TRICARE Open Season? This is the time when eligible TRICARE beneficiaries can change or enroll in health plans for the upcoming year. But choosing a plan often means encountering a few unfamiliar health care terms.