The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
To learn how the lapse in appropriations affects your TRICARE benefit, visit tricare.mil/shutdown.
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June 14, 2024

New Patient Resources Section on TRICARE Website

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Check out the new Patient Resources section on tricare.mil. This section makes it easy to find forms, track your health records, learn about disaster alerts, and more.

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Understand How TRICARE Covers Infertility Diagnosis and Treatment

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you think you or your partner may be dealing with infertility? Learn about how TRICARE covers certain diagnosis and treatment options.

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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.

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Q&A: Moving and Your TRICARE Coverage

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