July 18, 2023

TRICARE Q&A: Managing Your DEERS Record

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Has it been a while since the last time you checked your Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) record? If so, take a moment to make sure your information is up to date.

July 13, 2023

TRICARE Tips for Finding and Choosing a Pharmacy

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you need to fill or refill a prescription? You have four pharmacy options for filling your prescription. Before you take a trip to the pharmacy, take a moment to learn about these options.

July 13, 2023

Key to Beating Burnout: Prioritizing Self-Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Many service members work in high stress high intensity environments, and the demands of the mission and challenges posed by military life can lead to a risk of burnout. If you or someone you care about is showing signs of burnout, talk to your doctor or a trusted individual for assistance.

June 14, 2023

TRICARE Moves With You: 5 Tips To Help Ease Your PCS Move

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you're moving during PCS season, you don’t have to worry about losing your TRICARE coverage. Your medical, dental, and pharmacy coverage remain unchanged throughout your move.

June 6, 2023

Q&A: Does TRICARE Cover Care When Traveling Overseas?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — While traveling overseas, the rules for getting care depend on your sponsor status, your health plan, and your location. Learn your options for accessing care overseas, as well as what you’ll need to do when you return home.

May 16, 2023

Getting a New Prescription? Check TRICARE Formulary Search Tool

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — You’re at a medical appointment and you’re getting a new prescription. Before your provider sends an electronic prescription or gives you a paper prescription, it may be helpful for you and your provider to look up the drug with the TRICARE Formulary Search Tool.

May 10, 2023

Key Things To Know About Your TRICARE Primary Care Manager

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’re a new or longtime TRICARE Prime enrollee, you need to know about your primary care manager (PCM). Your PCM is the health care provider you’ll visit for most of your care. Learn about the role your PCM will play in your health care and your options for choosing or changing your PCM.

April 11, 2023

Q&A: Getting Urgent Care With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Getting sick or injured is never convenient. Fortunately, getting urgent care can take away some of the inconvenience of minor illnesses and injuries.

April 4, 2023

How to Approve Your TRICARE Home Delivery Prescription Refills

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are your prescriptions enrolled in the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery automatic refill program, administered by Express Scripts? Here’s a step-by-step guide to approving your prescription drug refills and using the automatic refill program.

March 9, 2023

How Does TRICARE Cover Different Types of Care?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you know where to go if you break a bone? What would you do if you had the flu? It’s good to know the general types of health care available to you—especially when you need to make a quick decision about where to get care. And knowing how TRICARE covers each type can help you understand your health plan’s costs and rules for getting care.