Sept. 29, 2022

TRICARE Offers Contraceptive Care to Support You, Your Family, and Your Readiness

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Whether you’re a service member or a TRICARE-eligible family member, contraceptive care plays a key role in your overall health, wellness, and quality of life. It also supports your individual and family readiness. TRICARE covers a full range of contraceptive methods, regardless of which health plan you have. And recent changes to TRICARE policies help make sure you’ll have easy, convenient, and timely access to contraceptive services.

Sept. 27, 2022

Seeking Clinical Mental Health Services? Learn What TRICARE Covers

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If left untreated, mental health difficulties could affect your physical health. That’s why TRICARE covers a variety of mental health services. These services can help you get care so you can stay balanced, in both mind and body.

Sept. 12, 2022

Q&A: What You Need to Know for Federal Benefits Open Season

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Federal Benefits Open Season starts Nov. 14 and ends Dec. 12, 2022. This open season is for dental and vision coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).

Sept. 12, 2022

A Checklist to Help You Prepare for 2022 TRICARE Open Season

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE Open Season starts in the fall. That’s the time when most families can make changes to their TRICARE health care coverage for next year. Preparing for open season now can help you make the best selection for you and your family later.

Aug. 30, 2022

Make Sure You Understand Recent TRICARE Telehealth Policy Changes

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Defense Health Agency (DHA) made several temporary updates to the TRICARE benefit regarding telehealth. These temporary policy updates allowed you to get care safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug. 23, 2022

Let’s Talk: Youth, Mental Health, and TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mental health challenges among youth are on the rise nationwide. During childhood, mental wellness is especially important because it contributes to physical health, resiliency, and social skills.

Aug. 4, 2022

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

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — 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

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — 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

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — 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

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — 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.