Dec. 22, 2025

Getting married? Here’s what you need to know about your TRICARE benefit

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Getting married is an exciting milestone in your life! It’s also a time when many changes come along, including changes to your health coverage. Whether you’re a service member, a retiree, or marrying someone who is, it’s important to understand how marriage can affect your TRICARE eligibility and coverage.

Dec. 17, 2025

TRICARE Dental Program orthodontic coverage: What you need to know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you or your child need braces? Do you wonder if the TRICARE Dental Program covers orthodontic care? Here’s what you need to know about getting straighter teeth through the TRICARE Dental Program.

Dec. 17, 2025

Give your feedback on tricare.mil: Service members and family members needed for next phase of usability study

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Would you like to help tricare.mil become even more helpful to you and your family members? Do you have ideas that will improve the look and content of the website? The Defense Health Agency Usability Lab needs participants to give feedback on how TRICARE conveys benefit information to tricare.mil users.

Dec. 11, 2025

Access virtual mental health care with TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that you can get virtual mental health services with TRICARE? These options are a great way to get care when you can’t visit a provider’s office in person. Virtual mental health visits take place through secure technology platforms.

Dec. 4, 2025

How to file claims with TRICARE For Life

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you have TRICARE For Life, you’ll get health care from Medicare providers. There are certain times you may need to file your own claims with WPS Government Services, the TFL contractor. Here’s what you need to know about when to file claims when you have Medicare and TFL.

Dec. 3, 2025

18 military hospitals receive Leapfrog's highest Hospital Safety Grade

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency announced 18 military hospitals received an "A" rating in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assessment for fall 2025. These high grades reflect DHA’s commitment to transparency and continuous improvement in providing high-quality care to its patients. 

Dec. 2, 2025

TRICARE Open Season ends Dec. 9: Last chance to change your health plan for 2026

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE Open Season ends Tuesday, Dec. 9. Now is the time to review your TRICARE coverage for 2026.

Nov. 20, 2025

TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding eligibility

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — For many TRICARE beneficiaries, TRICARE Open Season is the annual period when you can enroll in or change your health care plan for the following year. This year, TRICARE Open Season began Nov. 10 and ends Dec. 9. Changes you make during open season are effective on Jan. 1, 2026. Keep reading to learn if you're eligible to make changes to your plan during open season.

Nov. 10, 2025

TRICARE Open Season starts today, Nov. 10: Learn if you should take action

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE Open Season begins today, Nov. 10! Starting today, you have the opportunity to make changes to your TRICARE plan. This year’s open season lasts through Tuesday, Dec. 9. This is your annual chance to sign up for a health plan or change your coverage. Any changes you make will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

Nov. 7, 2025

Learn your 2026 TRICARE health plan costs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — As 2025 comes to a close, now is the time to start thinking about your family’s health care options for next year. You should know that your TRICARE health plan costs will change starting Jan. 1, 2026. Depending on your plan, these costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments.