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How does a service, treatment, drug, or device b...

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Apr. 14, 2026
Have you ever wondered how a service, drug, or treatment becomes a TRICARE benefit? As drugs and technology...
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How divorce affects your family’s TRICARE benefits

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Apr. 09, 2026
During a divorce or an annulment, you may be concerned about what will happen to your family’s TRICARE...
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How to manage a third-party liability claim with...

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Apr. 07, 2026
Recently injured? Whether it was a car accident or a slip on a wet floor, if someone else is at fault, federal...
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Understanding the TRICARE claims process

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Apr. 02, 2026
When you receive a service, medication, or treatment as part of your TRICARE benefit, filing a claim is the...
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Q&A: Getting services through TRICARE’s Extended...

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Mar. 31, 2026
Military families can have a wide range of needs—and TRICARE has special programs to serve them. One of these...
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Expecting a baby? Learn about TRICARE’s maternit...

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Mar. 26, 2026
Pregnancy can be an exciting time. But it’s also a highly personal experience. Your maternity care choices can...
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Learn how to get care at overseas military hospi...

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Mar. 24, 2026
Do you need to get care at a military hospital or clinic overseas? How you get care depends on whether you...
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TRICARE cost terms: What you need to know about ...

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Mar. 17, 2026
Health care costs can feel confusing—but they don’t have to be. TRICARE uses specific terms to describe what...
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Nov. 27, 2024

DHA Hospitals Honored for Surgical Excellence

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized three Defense Health Agency hospitals for their outstanding surgical care.

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Nov. 26, 2024

TRICARE Open Season: Understanding Who’s Eligible

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — It’s that time of year again—TRICARE Open Season is here. Open season, which began Nov. 11, runs until Dec. 10. During this period, most beneficiaries with TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make changes to their health plan for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025.

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Nov. 21, 2024

How To Schedule an Appointment Using the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Navigating your healthcare appointments at military hospitals and clinics is convenient with the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal’s scheduling feature.

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Nov. 20, 2024

TRICARE Now Covers Hearing Aids for Children of Military Retirees

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE has recently expanded its hearing aid coverage to include eligible children of retired service members. This new coverage results from a new statute. It aims to improve access to life-changing medical technology and help eligible children of retired service members get the hearing aids they need.

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Nov. 15, 2024

Fifteen Military Hospitals Receive Leapfrog’s Highest Safety Grade

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency announced 15 military hospitals got an “A” rating in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade fall 2024 assessment. This grade reflects the DHA’s ongoing dedication to transparency and to provide high-quality, safe care to service members and their families.

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Nov. 11, 2024

TRICARE Open Season 2024 Begins: Learn if You Need To Take Action

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you considered changing your family’s TRICARE health plan for 2025? Now is your opportunity: TRICARE Open Season starts Nov. 11 and runs through Dec. 10.

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Nov. 7, 2024

Check Out Your 2025 TRICARE Health Plan Costs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — 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.

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Nov. 5, 2024

Your Comprehensive TRICARE Open Season Checklist: Prepare for Nov. 11

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE Open Season is right around the corner. This year, it runs from Nov. 11 to Dec. 10. Follow this detailed checklist to ensure you’re fully prepared.

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Oct. 30, 2024

TRICARE Dental Program Premiums Decrease Effective Nov. 1

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’re enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, your TDP monthly premiums will decrease for coverage effective Nov. 1. These new rates will remain in effect until Feb. 28, 2025.

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Oct. 29, 2024

Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes at Nov. 14 Webinar

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, “Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2–3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live.