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How to enroll your newborn in TRICARE

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Feb. 17, 2026
Welcoming a new member to your family is a major milestone. Enrolling your newborn in TRICARE is an important...
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Learn how TRICARE covers breast cancer screenings

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Feb. 12, 2026
Screening for breast cancer is important. That’s because it’s the second most common cancer in women in the...
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New virtual urgent care option for TRICARE Prime...

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Feb. 11, 2026
Are you enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan? If you see a primary care manager at a military hospital or clinic,...
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Patient advocates, Beneficiary Counseling and As...

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Feb. 10, 2026
Have you ever had a question about your TRICARE benefit that left you confused or frustrated? There are...
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Beware of MHS GENESIS scam sites: Learn how you ...

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Feb. 05, 2026
If you get care at a military hospital or clinic, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is your main tool for...
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Check out the new TRICARE Dental Program premium...

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Jan. 29, 2026
Are you enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program? You should know that new premium rates will be in effect March...
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Pharmacy copayments waived for TRICARE Prime Rem...

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Jan. 27, 2026
Are you an active duty family member enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote? Do you live in the U.S.? Effective Feb...
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Retirement changes your TRICARE coverage: Learn ...

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Jan. 22, 2026
Are you getting ready to retire from active duty or the National Guard or Reserve? You should know there are...
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April 15, 2025

TRICARE’s Near Patient Program: What To Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — For service members and their family members living overseas, challenges like language barriers and unfamiliar health systems may make getting medical care stressful. But getting health care overseas doesn’t have to be difficult. Luckily, TRICARE offers the Near Patient Program to help monitor your medical care and assist you in ten overseas locations.

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Oct. 23, 2024

TRICARE Claim Form Updated To Assist in Processing Overseas Claims

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’ve submitted a claim for reimbursement, then you may be familiar with the TRICARE claim form, Patient’s Request for Medical Payment (DD Form 2642). In September 2024, this form was updated to include fields that’ll make it easier when filing claims for care received overseas.