Sept. 22, 2021

Retiring From the Service? Get to Know Your TRICARE Options

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’re getting ready to retire from active duty or reserve service, your goal is likely to make a smooth transition to civilian life. TRICARE can help you do that. When you retire from active duty or retire from the National Guard or Reserve, you’ll experience a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event (QLE).

Sept. 7, 2021

Take Advantage of New Resources Through the TRICARE Overseas Program

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know the TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) made changes on Sept. 1 to improve your patient experience? You now have access to a wide range of new resources to help you get the care you need.

Sept. 1, 2021

Department of Defense Mandates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Service Members

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — On Aug. 24, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a memo directing mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all uniformed service members. The news from the Department of Defense (DoD) comes after careful consultation with medical experts on ways to protect the health and readiness of the force during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sept. 1, 2021

​Navy Supports Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for all Active Duty and Reserve Sailors

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - All Active Duty and Ready Reserve Sailors are now required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Aug. 17, 2021

TRICARE Dental Program Covers Braces. But Does it Cover Clear Aligners?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you wondering if you can get clear aligners with the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP)? That’s a common question many TDP enrollees have—and we’ve got the answer for you. The TDP covers 50% of the cost of clear aligners and other orthodontic services up to the lifetime orthodontic maximum of $1,750.

Aug. 13, 2021

Don't Hesitate: Vaccinate Today for School

Back-to-school time is here already, and many parents are required to show proof of vaccinations before their children can return to in-person classes.

Aug. 5, 2021

Explore TRICARE Coverage Options for Your College Student

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Getting ready for college is an exciting time for incoming students and their parents. It’s also a busy time with packing, moving, and checking things off the college list. Something else you and your child may want to put a check mark next to is TRICARE coverage.

Aug. 3, 2021

Stay on Top of Back-to-School Health with TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — It’s time for students to return to the classroom. You can also prepare for the school year by scheduling preventive health exams and immunization appointments for your child. TRICARE covers many preventive health care services with no out-of-pocket costs to you.

July 29, 2021

Got TRICARE Dental Program Coverage Questions? Here’s a Brochure for You

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you looking for dental coverage for you and your family? If so, the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) may be able to help. The TDP is a voluntary dental plan for active duty family members, as well as National Guard and Reserve members and their family members.

July 23, 2021

FDA Announces Recall of Certain Sleep and Respiratory Devices

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has directed Philips Respironics to recall millions of sleep and respiratory devices following concerns that foam in the devices, which is used to reduce sound and vibration, may break into particles and enter the air hose of the device and be inhaled by the user. In response, the Military Health System (MHS) has notified all TRICARE-authorized durable medical equipment providers of the recall.