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Don’t Delay Your TRICARE Covered Cancer Screenings

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Mar. 29, 2023

If you had cancer, you’d probably want to know as soon as possible. That’s because when it comes to cancer,...
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Before Seeing the Dentist, Learn What TRICARE De...

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Mar. 22, 2023

Whether you’re seeing the dentist for a routine checkup or getting emergency dental care, the TRICARE Dental...
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TRICARE Pilots and Demonstrations: How You Benefit

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Mar. 16, 2023

TRICARE develops pilots and demonstrations to test new medical services, treatments, and approaches. These...
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Retiring Soon? Get To Know Your TRICARE Options ...

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Mar. 14, 2023

Are you or your sponsor getting ready to retire? Now’s a great time to make sure your TRICARE coverage will be...
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The New TRICARE Pharmacy Contract: Delivering Va...

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Mar. 10, 2023

I’m proud of the work of our team at the Defense Department to negotiate and implement a new TRICARE pharmacy...
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How Does TRICARE Cover Different Types of Care?

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Mar. 09, 2023

Do you know where to go if you break a bone? What would you do if you had the flu? It’s good to know the...
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Save Time, Money With a TDP Network Dentist

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Mar. 07, 2023

As a TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) enrollee, you can choose to go to any licensed and authorized dentist in the...
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Have Diabetes? Check Supplies, Services TRICARE ...

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Feb. 27, 2023

If you have diabetes, you know managing it well is vital to you staying healthy from head to toe. And from...
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Sept. 2, 2021

Pharmacy Questions? Get the Answers You’re Looking for With This TRICARE Resource

Do you want to learn more about your TRICARE pharmacy benefit? If you’re enrolled in a TRICARE health plan, you’re eligible for pharmacy coverage through the TRICARE Pharmacy Program, unless you have the US Family Health Plan, which has a separate pharmacy coverage.

Sept. 1, 2021

Department of Defense Mandates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Service Members

On Aug. 24, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a memo directing mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all uniformed service members. The news from the Department of Defense (DoD) comes after careful consultation with medical experts on ways to protect the health and readiness of the force during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sept. 1, 2021

​Navy Supports Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for all Active Duty and Reserve Sailors

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - All Active Duty and Ready Reserve Sailors are now required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Aug. 26, 2021

Expecting a Baby? Here’s How TRICARE Can Help

You just learned you’re going to be a mom. Congratulations—this is a happy and exciting milestone in your life. But you may also feel nervous about what comes next, and that’s okay. TRICARE is here to help you every step of the way.

Aug. 25, 2021

Secretary of Defense Mandates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Service Members

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III yesterday issued a memorandum directing mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for service members, a Pentagon official said today. John F. Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, said only Food and Drug Administration-approved vaccines will be mandatory.

Aug. 24, 2021

We’re Here for You: TRICARE Resources for Those Struggling with the Events in Afghanistan

The news out of Afghanistan has affected many in our community. We know this may cause stress to some service members, military retirees, and their families. If you think you or a family member could benefit from mental health services, you’re covered with TRICARE.

Aug. 20, 2021

Austin Seeks Presidential Approval for Mandatory Troop Vaccinations by Mid-September

President Joe Biden asked Austin to consider how and when the COVID-19 vaccine could be added to the list of required vaccines for all service members when the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus began to cause a spike in cases July 29. Austin, who was in Vietnam when the president made his speech on the subject, promised to "not let grass grow" as he made his decision.

Aug. 19, 2021

Protect Yourself from COVID-19 Variants

As scientists and health experts work to learn more about COVID-19, they’re urging you to keep your guard up. The virus that causes COVID-19 continues to change through mutation, which has caused new variants of the virus to appear in many places around the world.

Aug. 17, 2021

TRICARE Dental Program Covers Braces. But Does it Cover Clear Aligners?

Are you wondering if you can get clear aligners with the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP)? That’s a common question many TDP enrollees have—and we’ve got the answer for you. The TDP covers 50% of the cost of clear aligners and other orthodontic services up to the lifetime orthodontic maximum of $1,750.

Aug. 13, 2021

Don't Hesitate: Vaccinate Today for School

Back-to-school time is here already, and many parents are required to show proof of vaccinations before their children can return to in-person classes.

Learn More about COVID-19 and the COVID-19 Vaccine.