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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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May 3, 2022

Get Answers to Your Pharmacy Questions at TRICARE May 19 Webinar

Do you have questions about your pharmacy benefit? Maybe you want to learn more about your options for filling your prescriptions or resources to help make managing your prescriptions easier.

April 28, 2022

10 TRICARE Health Care Terms You Should Know

Have you recently come across a health care term and weren’t quite sure what it meant? It’s OK. Health care coverage is full of terms you may not know. To help you better understand your TRICARE benefit, here’s a list of commonly used health care terms and definitions.

April 21, 2022

Pharmacy Benefit Questions? Check Out This Handbook

Do you want to learn more about your prescription drug coverage? The TRICARE Pharmacy Program Handbook can help you get the most out of your pharmacy benefit.

April 19, 2022

Pre-Authorization and Medical Necessity for Prescription Drugs: What You Need to Know

Prescription drugs are tools meant to support your overall health. TRICARE has procedures to make sure you get the right prescription drug to treat your condition. You must sometimes work with your doctor to get approval for coverage of certain drugs. Two examples of this are pre-authorization (also known as prior authorization) and medical necessity.

April 14, 2022

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Resources Provide Help: You Are Not Alone

Life is full of ups and downs. But sometimes life events—financial strain, relationships, isolation, emotional or sexual abuse, stress, and misuse or abuse of alcohol or drugs—can lead to depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide for some. It’s important to remember that you are not alone. If you or a loved one need immediate help, you can call the Military Crisis Line (or Veterans Crisis Line) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and choose option 1.

April 12, 2022

Manage Your TRICARE Dental Program Coverage With ‘My Account’

Don’t let managing your dental coverage be confusing. There is an online tool to help you access, review, and manage your TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) benefit information in one place. It’s called My Account.

April 7, 2022

Do You Need All 4 Parts of Medicare for TRICARE For Life?

Do you have Medicare, or will you soon be eligible to enroll? Medicare has four Parts: A, B, C, and D. It’s important that you understand how each part differs and which parts you’ll need for TRICARE For Life (TFL).

April 5, 2022

New, Expanded Childbirth and Breastfeeding TRICARE Benefits for Expecting Parents

Are you an expecting parent? Are you thinking of having a child? TRICARE is now providing more options to those who are planning to expand their family. As of Jan. 1, TRICARE added new childbirth and breastfeeding benefits under the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration (CBSD). CBSD is for those enrolled in TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select in the U.S. under one of the TRICARE regional contractors.

March 31, 2022

Make Sure Your Midwife Service Is Covered by TRICARE Overseas

Childbirth is one of the most beautiful moments in a person’s life. It can also be one of the most stressful. Many families choose to hire a midwife to help them through the childbirth process. Midwife services are also an important part of the medical culture in many places overseas. The type of certified midwife you choose will determine if TRICARE can cover the services.

March 29, 2022

How to Prevent and Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries

According to the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, nearly half a million service members have been diagnosed with a first-time traumatic brain injury (TBI) since 2000. Head injuries can happen anywhere. In fact, most TBIs happen when service members are in non-deployed settings. Here’s how you can be ready, and resources to help you prevent or recover from a brain injury.

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