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TRICARE Preventive Health Benefits Women Should ...

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May. 25, 2023

It’s important for all women to get their recommended preventive services. TRICARE covers all clinical...
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5 Tips To Start a Conversation About Getting Men...

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May. 24, 2023

“How are you?” It’s a question almost everyone answers every day. Like most, your usual response is probably,...
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Getting a New Prescription? Check TRICARE Formul...

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May. 16, 2023

You’re at a medical appointment and you’re getting a new prescription. Before your provider sends an...
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How COVID-19 Public Health Emergency’s End Affec...

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May. 15, 2023

The Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 expired at the end of May 11. You might be wondering what this...
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Key Things To Know About Your TRICARE Primary Ca...

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May. 10, 2023

If you’re a new or longtime TRICARE Prime enrollee, you need to know about your primary care manager (PCM)...
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Brandon Act Aims to Improve Mental Health Support

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May. 05, 2023

The Brandon Act aims at improving the referral process for service members seeking a mental health evaluation...
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Turning 65 Soon? Sign Up for May 18 TRICARE For ...

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May. 04, 2023

Most people become entitled to Medicare when they reach age 65. If you or a family member will turn 65 this...
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Know Which Vaccines You Need and How TRICARE Cov...

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May. 03, 2023

TRICARE covers age-appropriate doses of vaccines, based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
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Aug. 4, 2022

Learn the Most Recent Age Requirements for COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters

The COVID-19 virus hasn’t gone away. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), viruses like COVID-19 constantly change through mutation. Sometimes these mutations result in a new variant of the virus, such as the Omicron variant.

July 28, 2022

Have TRICARE For Life Costs Questions? Find Answers Here

Are you curious about how Medicare and TRICARE For Life (TFL) work together? Medicare pays first and TRICARE pays second, unless you have other health insurance (OHI). Either way, it’s good to know what costs are involved when you have both Medicare and TRICARE.

July 26, 2022

5 Health Care Checkups for Your Child Before School Starts

Summer isn’t quite over yet, but it’s almost back-to-school season. For parents, this means that it’s time to make a list of all the things your child needs for the new school year. As you begin to shop for new notebooks, pencils, binders, and clothes, don’t forget your child’s school-related health checklist. Now is the time to schedule appointments and beat the rush, as health care providers are usually busy just before the school year begins. TRICARE provides several clinical preventive services for children.

July 12, 2022

7 Questions to Help You With Your Next PCS Move

Will you be embarking on a permanent change of station (PCS) this summer? This can bring big adjustments for you and your family. However, whether you’re moving stateside or overseas, your TRICARE coverage will move with you. Still, you need to be prepared.

July 6, 2022

Retirement on the Horizon? TRICARE July 21 Webinar Is For You

Planning for your retirement can feel as overwhelming as it is exciting. So when it comes to knowing about your health care options, TRICARE has a webinar to help you navigate this new phase of life. Register for the July 21 webinar, “What Happens to Your TRICARE Coverage After Retiring?,” from 1 to 2 p.m. ET. The webinar will provide you with an overview of how your status change affects you and your family’s medical coverage. You must register to participate.

June 28, 2022

Make Sure Your Child Takes the Right TRICARE Plan to College

For many parents, summer is a time of preparation, as they help their children get ready to move away to college. For your child, it might be their first time away from home. Will they have health care if they get sick or injured? Fortunately, your child’s TRICARE coverage will stay with them in college if enrolled full-time and meeting eligibility requirements.

June 21, 2022

Have TRICARE Prime? Point-of-Service Option May Offer Some Flexibility

Do you have a TRICARE Prime plan? If so, your primary care manager (PCM) handles all your routine care.

June 16, 2022

Continuous Glucose Monitors Now Available as a TRICARE Pharmacy Benefit

If you use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), you’re in luck. TRICARE Pharmacy Program now covers two brands of CGMs. These are the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 and the Dexcom G6. Previously, CGMs were only available as durable medical equipment (DME) under the TRICARE medical benefit. CGMs continue to be covered as a DME medical benefit, but they’re also now available as part of your pharmacy benefit.

June 14, 2022

Q&A: Understanding the Updated Autism Care Demonstration

Since 2014, the Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration (ACD) has provided Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to TRICARE beneficiaries diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The ACD has gone through many updates over the years. The goal of these updates is to provide the best possible care to cover clinically necessary and appropriate ABA services for ASD. Also, ABA services are just one of many TRICARE benefits available to children with ASD.

May 31, 2022

TRICARE Fact Sheet Helps You Find Your Right Dental Plan

Want to get the most out of your TRICARE dental coverage? Remember that dental coverage is separate from TRICARE’s medical coverage. Your dental coverage is based on who you are. So, it’s important to know the difference between plans. To learn what each dental plan offers and whether you qualify, you can start with the TRICARE Dental Options Fact Sheet.

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