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TRICARE Dental Program Is Your Ally in the Fight...

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Sep. 26, 2023

According to the National Institutes of Health, health care providers diagnose about 54,000 new cases of oral...
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Get Your Updated COVID-19 Vaccine With TRICARE

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Sep. 21, 2023

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available for people ages 6 months and older. Here’s how to get the updated...
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TRICARE Q&A: Getting Care With Active Duty Denta...

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Sep. 20, 2023

Most active duty service members (ADSMs) get dental care at military dental clinics, also known as military...
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Q&A: TRICARE For Life and Your Family

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Sep. 14, 2023

Learn how your family’s TRICARE coverage works when one family member becomes eligible for Medicare and...
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TRICARE Tips to Protect Your Teeth in a Dental E...

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Sep. 06, 2023

Dental emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. Fortunately, the TRICARE Dental Program covers emergency...
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Copayments, Cost-Shares, and Other TRICARE Costs...

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Aug. 29, 2023

When it comes to health care costs, “copayment,” “cost-share,” and “deductible” are terms you might hear a...
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TRICARE Laboratory Developed Tests Demonstration...

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Aug. 23, 2023

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced the five-year extension of the Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs)...
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Stay on Top of TRICARE Prescriptions With Expres...

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Aug. 17, 2023

Do you need help managing your prescriptions? Express Scripts, the TRICARE pharmacy contractor, has a free,...
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May 10, 2023

Key Things To Know About Your TRICARE Primary Care Manager

If you’re a new or longtime TRICARE Prime enrollee, you need to know about your primary care manager (PCM). Your PCM is the health care provider you’ll visit for most of your care. Learn about the role your PCM will play in your health care and your options for choosing or changing your PCM.

May 5, 2023

Brandon Act Aims to Improve Mental Health Support

The Brandon Act aims at improving the referral process for service members seeking a mental health evaluation and allowing them to seek help confidentially, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness said.

May 3, 2023

Know Which Vaccines You Need and How TRICARE Covers Them

TRICARE covers age-appropriate doses of vaccines, based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. When you follow your plan’s rules, you can get these vaccines at no cost. Read on to learn more about getting yourself and your family vaccinated.

May 1, 2023

New TRICARE Dental Program Premiums Start May 1

TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) premium rates go into effect each year on May 1. Premiums are what you pay each month for TDP coverage. The new TDP rates are effective May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

April 13, 2023

Get Advice From a Nurse 24/7

With the coming of spring, the temperatures warm and the tempo of life picks up. Outdoor activities resume—recreation, yardwork, cookouts—and change of station plans swing into high gear. Amid the busyness of these warmer months, the potential for minor injuries and health concerns may increase. It’s good to know that you have all-the-time access to health information and advice via the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line.

April 11, 2023

Q&A: Getting Urgent Care With TRICARE

Getting sick or injured is never convenient. Fortunately, getting urgent care can take away some of the inconvenience of minor illnesses and injuries.

April 4, 2023

How to Approve Your TRICARE Home Delivery Prescription Refills

Are your prescriptions enrolled in the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery automatic refill program, administered by Express Scripts? Here’s a step-by-step guide to approving your prescription drug refills and using the automatic refill program.

March 29, 2023

Don’t Delay Your TRICARE Covered Cancer Screenings

If you had cancer, you’d probably want to know as soon as possible. That’s because when it comes to cancer, time is critical. Generally, the earlier a cancer is found, the easier it may be to treat or cure. Some types of cancer can be detected before a person even shows symptoms. TRICARE covers screenings for these cancers as part of your preventive care benefit.

March 22, 2023

Before Seeing the Dentist, Learn What TRICARE Dental Program Covers

Whether you’re seeing the dentist for a routine checkup or getting emergency dental care, the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) covers a wide variety of dental services. It’s important to know which services TDP covers before your next dental visit.

March 16, 2023

TRICARE Pilots and Demonstrations: How You Benefit

TRICARE develops pilots and demonstrations to test new medical services, treatments, and approaches. These include initiatives for autism care, childbirth support, and low back pain. Certain groups have the chance to benefit from these services during an evaluation period. You should consider which ones may be helpful for you or a family member.