May 11, 2021
How to File Your TRICARE Medical Claims
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you getting ready for a doctor’s visit? One of the best ways you can prepare is by understanding your health care costs and if you need to pay anything out of pocket.
May 6, 2021
QLE Fact Sheet: Your Guide for Learning About TRICARE Qualifying Life Events
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that certain life events may change your TRICARE health plan options? They’re known as Qualifying Life Events (QLEs).
May 5, 2021
Wave CARSON+ deploys new EHR to 25 more MTF commands
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Over the weekend, the Military Health System deployed the MHS GENESIS electronic health record (EHR) to 25 military medical treatment facility (MTFs) commands more sites in 12 states.
May 4, 2021
ScriptCenter Kiosks Offer Easy Prescription Pick Up
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you looking for a simpler way to pick up your TRICARE prescriptions? ScriptCenter automated pharmacy kiosks and locker systems provide a safe, secure, and controlled way to pick up your prescriptions at certain military hospitals and clinics.
April 29, 2021
Watch New TRICARE COVID-19 Vaccine Video Series: Got Your 6
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you watched the latest “Got Your 6” video? If not, make sure you check it out. “Got Your 6” is a new TRICARE video series to keep you in the know about the latest on COVID-19.
April 27, 2021
TRICARE Dental Program Offers Ways to Protect Your Child’s Teeth
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know tooth decay is one of the most common childhood diseases? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 5 children ages 5–11 have at least one untreated decayed tooth.
April 23, 2021
At MHS pharmacies, every day is ‘Drug Take Back Day’
While April 24 has officially been designated National Drug Take Back Day by the Drug Enforcement Administration, pharmacists across the Military Health System in recent years have been stressing that every day is a drug take back day.
April 20, 2021
Getting TRICARE for Your Newborn Child
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you a soon to be parent? Welcoming a new baby can be exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. If this is your first child, you may have questions about doctor visits and health care coverage.
Tidewater Set to Become Fifth Military Health System Market
The Defense Health Agency officially established the Tidewater Market in southeast Virginia on April 19. This is the fifth Military Health System market established to manage military medical treatment facilities as they transition to DHA.
April 19, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands for TRICARE Beneficiaries
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Today, the Department of Defense (DOD) officially moved vaccination sites to tier 2 of the DOD Population Schema. This means all eligible or authorized TRICARE beneficiaries and DOD individuals can make an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine at DOD sites as it becomes available.