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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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What are my 2026 TRICARE For Life costs?

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Jan. 20, 2026
Did you know that Medicare Part A and Part B costs change each year on Jan. 1? If you have TRICARE For Life or...
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Your safety, your comfort, your choice: Requesti...

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Jan. 15, 2026
When you get care at a military hospital or clinic, your safety, comfort, and privacy are top priorities. The...
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Get your health results faster in 2026: Lab and ...

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Jan. 13, 2026
Do you get care at a military hospital or clinic? Starting Jan. 20, you’ll be able to access lab results,...
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Make the most of your TRICARE pharmacy benefit i...

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Jan. 08, 2026
The TRICARE Pharmacy Program helps you get the prescription drugs you need in a safe, easy, and affordable...
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Nov. 26, 2024

TRICARE Open Season: Understanding Who’s Eligible

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — It’s that time of year again—TRICARE Open Season is here. Open season, which began Nov. 11, runs until Dec. 10. During this period, most beneficiaries with TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make changes to their health plan for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025.

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Nov. 21, 2024

How To Schedule an Appointment Using the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Navigating your healthcare appointments at military hospitals and clinics is convenient with the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal’s scheduling feature.

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Nov. 20, 2024

TRICARE Now Covers Hearing Aids for Children of Military Retirees

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE has recently expanded its hearing aid coverage to include eligible children of retired service members. This new coverage results from a new statute. It aims to improve access to life-changing medical technology and help eligible children of retired service members get the hearing aids they need.

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Nov. 15, 2024

Fifteen Military Hospitals Receive Leapfrog’s Highest Safety Grade

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency announced 15 military hospitals got an “A” rating in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade fall 2024 assessment. This grade reflects the DHA’s ongoing dedication to transparency and to provide high-quality, safe care to service members and their families.

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Nov. 11, 2024

TRICARE Open Season 2024 Begins: Learn if You Need To Take Action

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you considered changing your family’s TRICARE health plan for 2025? Now is your opportunity: TRICARE Open Season starts Nov. 11 and runs through Dec. 10.

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Nov. 7, 2024

Check Out Your 2025 TRICARE Health Plan Costs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — With 2025 just around the corner, you may be starting to consider your family’s health needs for next year. There may be changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting Jan. 1, 2025. Depending on your plan, these costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments.

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Nov. 5, 2024

Your Comprehensive TRICARE Open Season Checklist: Prepare for Nov. 11

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE Open Season is right around the corner. This year, it runs from Nov. 11 to Dec. 10. Follow this detailed checklist to ensure you’re fully prepared.

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Oct. 30, 2024

TRICARE Dental Program Premiums Decrease Effective Nov. 1

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’re enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, your TDP monthly premiums will decrease for coverage effective Nov. 1. These new rates will remain in effect until Feb. 28, 2025.

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Oct. 29, 2024

Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes at Nov. 14 Webinar

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, “Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2–3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live.

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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.