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Oct. 24, 2024
Q&A: What To Know as TRICARE Open Season Begins Nov. 11
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11—that’s just a few weeks away. If you’re a TRICARE beneficiary, this is the time when you can enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2025. You can make these changes through Tuesday, Dec. 10.
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.
Oct. 21, 2024
TRICARE Enrollment Freeze and Scheduled milConnect and Beneficiary Web Enrollment Outage Beginning Oct. 25: What To Know
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — It’s almost time for TRICARE Open Season, which begins Nov. 11. That means you should check your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System as soon as possible. There will be a global TRICARE enrollment freeze from Oct. 25-27, and limitations to the Beneficiary Web Enrollment self-service portal between Oct. 28 and Dec. 31.
Oct. 17, 2024
Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones: Get Your Flu Shot With TRICARE
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The fall and winter months bring an increased risk of respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus. Getting your flu shot is an easy way to help ward off illness. The vaccine lowers your chance of getting sick, going to the hospital, or even dying from the flu.
Oct. 16, 2024
Unlock Your Health by Scheduling a TRICARE Well-Woman Exam
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — With TRICARE, you have access to a wide range of preventive care specific to your needs. For women, this includes comprehensive services like an annual well-woman exam.
Oct. 10, 2024
Live in the West Region? Update Your TRICARE Payment Information With TriWest
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) moving to the West Region in 2025? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage via credit card or bank electronic funds transfer, you can now securely give your recurring payment information to the incoming West Region contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance.
Oct. 8, 2024
Learn How Referrals and Specialty Care Will Work as New TRICARE Contracts Start in 2025
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Health care delivery under new TRICARE contracts starts on Jan. 1, 2025. These new contracts will improve quality and access for beneficiaries in the United States by enhancing referral management and access to specialty care. Learn more about what to expect starting Jan. 1.
Oct. 7, 2024
DOD Announces Health Care Supplement Program Pilot for DOD Civilian Employees in Japan
PENTAGON — The Department of Defense (DOD) today announced a one-year pilot program to provide no-cost supplemental health support services to DOD civilian employees serving in Japan after a yearlong effort to identify and address concerns regarding access to medical care.
Oct. 3, 2024
2025 Changes to the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you expecting a baby in 2025? Have you considered getting breastfeeding counseling or support from a labor doula? If so, you should know about some changes coming to the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration on Jan. 1, 2025, including expansion overseas.
Oct. 1, 2024
Unlock Your Health by Understanding How TRICARE For Life Works With Medicare
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you approaching Medicare eligibility? Unlock your health by understanding how TRICARE For Life works with Medicare and plan your coverage effectively, while avoiding out-of-pocket costs.