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Jan. 5, 2021
Coronavirus: DOD Response
The Defense Department is working closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the State Department to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
Dec. 29, 2020
Get Your Flu Shot for Free with TRICARE
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you haven’t had your flu shot yet, it’s not too late. Military hospitals and clinics are receiving the remainder of their annual flu vaccines now. If you don’t normally get your care at a military hospital or clinic, remember you can still get your flu shot for free in other ways. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months of age and older gets a flu vaccine annually.
Dec. 23, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine Distributed in Phases to TRICARE Members
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available for you and your family. The Department of Defense (DoD), in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will provide COVID-19 vaccines in phases.
Dec. 22, 2020
Missed Open Season? How to Get TRICARE Coverage
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you missed the Dec. 14 deadline for open season, you’ll have to wait until next year’s open season to change your existing coverage unless you have a Qualifying Life Event (QLE). A QLE—at any time of the year—allows you to enroll in or change your TRICARE Prime (including US Family Health Plan) or TRICARE Select plan.
Dec. 21, 2020
Share Your Thoughts on our New Website!
Have you seen our new website? If not, check us out! We want to hear your feedback. We have made changes to improve the look and feel, ease of navigation, and content. You’ll find content on a variety of services offered at our facility as well as topics related to your TRICARE health, dental, and pharmacy benefits.
Dec. 17, 2020
Last Chance: Set Up Payment for TRICARE Select Enrollment Fees
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Dec. 31 deadline to set up payment for your new TRICARE Select 2021 enrollment fees is just around the corner. If you’re a TRICARE Select Group A retiree, this is your last chance to set up payment. If you don’t set up your payment by the Dec. 31 deadline, you’ll be disenrolled from TRICARE Select or TRICARE Overseas Program Select on Jan. 1, 2021.
Dec. 15, 2020
Understanding TRICARE Coverage of COVID-19 Testing
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and go to the doctor to get tested, will TRICARE cover your visit and your test? Will TRICARE cover your COVID-19 test if you don’t have symptoms but want to get a test for peace of mind? If you’re confused about COVID-19 tests and what TRICARE covers, be sure you check out the latest information on the TRICARE website.
Dec. 10, 2020
DOD Officials Announce Distribution Plan for Initial COVID-19 Vaccine
Regarding the initial COVID-19 vaccination rollout, Defense Department officials announced a phased and coordinated strategic plan for distributing and administering the initial COVID-19 vaccines.
Dec. 9, 2020
Your Options to Get a Flu Shot
Do you normally receive your care at a military hospital or clinic? If the flu vaccine isn’t available at a military hospital or clinic, you can still get the vaccine at no cost through the TRICARE network.
Nov. 30, 2020
TRICARE Select Group A Retiree Enrollment Fee Payments Due Now
11/30/2020 — Have you set up payment for your new TRICARE Select 2021 enrollment fees yet? If not, time is running out. If you’re a TRICARE Select Group A: If you or your sponsor’s initial enlistment or appointment occurred before January 1, 2018, you are in Group A. retiree, you must set up your payment by Dec. 31 if you want to have TRICARE Select or TRICARE Overseas Program Select coverage on Jan. 1, 2021. You’ll be disenrolled from TRICARE if your TRICARE contractor doesn’t receive your payment.