Oct. 19, 2022

Can Your TRICARE Coverage Work With Other Health Insurance?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you a TRICARE beneficiary? Do you have other health care coverage in addition to your TRICARE plan? You may have employer-sponsored coverage or government health care plans. Or perhaps you have purchased additional coverage through private providers. Students may have health care coverage through their school. These additional plans are known as other health insurance (OHI). If you have OHI, it’s important to know how you can use it with TRICARE.

Sept. 27, 2022

Seeking Clinical Mental Health Services? Learn What TRICARE Covers

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If left untreated, mental health difficulties could affect your physical health. That’s why TRICARE covers a variety of mental health services. These services can help you get care so you can stay balanced, in both mind and body.

Aug. 23, 2022

Let’s Talk: Youth, Mental Health, and TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mental health challenges among youth are on the rise nationwide. During childhood, mental wellness is especially important because it contributes to physical health, resiliency, and social skills.

Aug. 9, 2022

Retiring From National Guard or Reserve? Know Your TRICARE Options

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you thinking about retiring from the National Guard or Reserve? Retirement benefits depend on your age and service time.

July 14, 2022

Pregnant or Expecting? This Brochure Tells You What TRICARE Covers

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — You may be planning to have a child, or perhaps you’re already expecting. Are you familiar with what TRICARE covers for maternity and newborn care? If not, the TRICARE Maternity Care Brochure has information to help you learn about maternity care services, delivery options, costs, and newborn care.

June 30, 2022

New to TRICARE? Handbook Helps You Learn Your Health Plan Options

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’re curious about your TRICARE health plan options, the TRICARE Choices in the United States Handbook can help. Whether you’re on active duty, separating from service, retiring, or a family member, this all-in-one handbook provides an overview of your stateside health care options. It also describes your pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage options.

May 24, 2022

Mental Health is a Team Effort

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Military Health System offers a wide variety of mental health care options. Across the health care system, psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and therapists work together to help beneficiaries find the right provider or combination of providers.

May 10, 2022

How Does TRICARE Change When You Retire from Active Duty?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Many active duty service members (ADSMs) may eventually retire from their branch of the uniformed services. If you’re an ADSM, are you prepared to make the transition to civilian life?

April 28, 2022

10 TRICARE Health Care Terms You Should Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — 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 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.