June 7, 2024

Clinical Practice Guideline Updated for Service Members and Veterans at Risk for Suicide

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The suicide risk clinical practice guideline from the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs has been updated with new evidence-based information for providers and patients.

June 4, 2024

Get Prescriptions at Home With TRICARE For Life

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you often make trips to the pharmacy to pick up your prescriptions? If you have TRICARE For Life, you can switch to TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery to get your medications delivered right to your home.

May 28, 2024

Recent Graduate? Learn How TRICARE Covers Young Adults

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did your child recently graduate high school or college? Congratulations! While you help them get ready for their next steps, here's some information about how their health coverage options may change.

May 24, 2024

Q&A: Moving and Your TRICARE Coverage

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — 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.  

May 21, 2024

Mental Health Is Health: How To Get Mental Health Care With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Staying healthy is more than just taking care of your body. If you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health concern, TRICARE covers services so you can get the care you need. Using these covered services can help put you on a path to mental and physical wellness.

May 15, 2024

Q&A: What To Know as New TRICARE Contracts Begin in 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — New TRICARE 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.

May 8, 2024

Retiring? Get Answers to Your TRICARE Questions at May 23 Webinar

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — 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.

May 3, 2024

9 Military Hospitals Receive Highest Leapfrog Grade for Safe, High-Quality Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency announced May 1, 2024, that nine military hospitals received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, demonstrating DHA’s commitment to safe, high-quality health care, and transparency.

May 2, 2024

TRICARE and Marriage: What You Need To Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — 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.

May 1, 2024

Age 45 or Older? Screen for Colorectal Cancer With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — 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.