April 12, 2022

Manage Your TRICARE Dental Program Coverage With ‘My Account’

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — 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 5, 2022

New, Expanded Childbirth and Breastfeeding TRICARE Benefits for Expecting Parents

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — 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 22, 2022

How Referrals Work With Your TRICARE Prime Plan

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan? Then you have a primary care manager (PCM) to handle your basic primary health care services. But what if you need specialty treatment, like from a cardiologist to evaluate a possible heart problem or a dermatologist to check a mole that’s changed? In that case, your PCM needs to submit a referral for you to see a specialist.

March 17, 2022

Answering Questions About Your Child’s Oral Health Coverage

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Taking care of your child’s oral health can be a stressful task. The decisions you make can affect their oral health for a lifetime. The TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) is here to help you make the right decisions about your child’s oral health care. You may have questions about how to use TDP to best care for your child’s teeth and gums.

March 16, 2022

Q&A: How to Get TRICARE Coverage for Your New Child

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Welcoming a new child into the family is a joyous event. But there’s also much to do, and much to learn, especially for first-time parents. How will you handle your new child’s health care coverage? As a TRICARE beneficiary, what’s the best way to extend your coverage to your baby?

March 16, 2022

Q&A: How to Get TRICARE Coverage for Your New Child

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Welcoming a new child into the family is a joyous event. But there’s also much to do, and much to learn, especially for first-time parents. How will you handle your new child’s health care coverage? As a TRICARE beneficiary, what’s the best way to extend your coverage to your baby?

March 3, 2022

Have Questions About Your Coverage? Start With the TRICARE Plans Overview

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that there are multiple TRICARE health plans? They’re all outlined in the TRICARE Plans Overview. If you’re eligible for or enrolled in a TRICARE plan, this resource highlights key features, including eligibility, how to get care, and costs information for different health plans.

March 1, 2022

Near Patient Program Provides Support to TRICARE Families Overseas

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When you’re sick or injured, you want simple access to health care services no matter where you are. That’s one of the reasons why International SOS Government Services, Inc., the TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) contractor, introduced the Near Patient Program.

Feb. 25, 2022

Answering Your Questions About COVID-19 Testing

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — COVID-19 continues to spread, now as the Omicron variant. Getting vaccinated is the most effective way to protect you and your family from getting seriously ill, getting hospitalized, or dying. You should also make sure you’re up to date with your vaccines. Testing is another important step you can take to protect yourself and others.

Feb. 24, 2022

Tobacco and Your Oral Health

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — There’s a great deal of scientific information that proves using tobacco products is seriously harmful to your health. Nicotine products can increase your risks for cancer of the throat, lungs, and stomach. Also, tobacco products can negatively impact your oral health in several ways.