April 12, 2022

Manage Your TRICARE Dental Program Coverage With ‘My Account’

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Don’t let managing your dental coverage be confusing. There is an online tool to help you access, review, and manage your TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) benefit information in one place. It’s called My Account.

April 7, 2022

Do You Need All 4 Parts of Medicare for TRICARE For Life?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have Medicare, or will you soon be eligible to enroll? Medicare has four Parts: A, B, C, and D. It’s important that you understand how each part differs and which parts you’ll need for TRICARE For Life (TFL).

April 5, 2022

New, Expanded Childbirth and Breastfeeding TRICARE Benefits for Expecting Parents

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you an expecting parent? Are you thinking of having a child? TRICARE is now providing more options to those who are planning to expand their family. As of Jan. 1, TRICARE added new childbirth and breastfeeding benefits under the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration (CBSD). CBSD is for those enrolled in TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select in the U.S. under one of the TRICARE regional contractors.

March 31, 2022

Make Sure Your Midwife Service Is Covered by TRICARE Overseas

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Childbirth is one of the most beautiful moments in a person’s life. It can also be one of the most stressful. Many families choose to hire a midwife to help them through the childbirth process. Midwife services are also an important part of the medical culture in many places overseas. The type of certified midwife you choose will determine if TRICARE can cover the services.

March 29, 2022

How to Prevent and Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — According to the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, nearly half a million service members have been diagnosed with a first-time traumatic brain injury (TBI) since 2000. Head injuries can happen anywhere. In fact, most TBIs happen when service members are in non-deployed settings. Here’s how you can be ready, and resources to help you prevent or recover from a brain injury.

March 22, 2022

How Referrals Work With Your TRICARE Prime Plan

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan? Then you have a primary care manager (PCM) to handle your basic primary health care services. But what if you need specialty treatment, like from a cardiologist to evaluate a possible heart problem or a dermatologist to check a mole that’s changed? In that case, your PCM needs to submit a referral for you to see a specialist.

March 17, 2022

Answering Questions About Your Child’s Oral Health Coverage

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Taking care of your child’s oral health can be a stressful task. The decisions you make can affect their oral health for a lifetime. The TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) is here to help you make the right decisions about your child’s oral health care. You may have questions about how to use TDP to best care for your child’s teeth and gums.

March 16, 2022

Q&A: How to Get TRICARE Coverage for Your New Child

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Welcoming a new child into the family is a joyous event. But there’s also much to do, and much to learn, especially for first-time parents. How will you handle your new child’s health care coverage? As a TRICARE beneficiary, what’s the best way to extend your coverage to your baby?

March 10, 2022

TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery: A Safe, Convenient Way to Get Your Prescriptions

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you regularly filling a prescription for a medical condition? If so, choosing the right pharmacy option can save you a great deal of time and money. For many TRICARE beneficiaries, the cheapest, most convenient option is TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery.

March 9, 2022

Have TRICARE For Life Questions? Register for March 31 Webinar

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Will you soon be eligible for Medicare and TRICARE coverage? If yes, be sure to join the TRICARE webinar, “How to Get Started with Medicare and TRICARE,” on March 31, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET. This webinar will help you learn the basics of TRICARE For Life (TFL) and the steps to take to get TFL coverage. You must register to participate.