July 22, 2021

TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration Evolves

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have a child with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? TRICARE is revamping your access to health and support services. The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration (ACD) policy changes in late March.

July 21, 2021

System Outage Due to Global Enrollment Freeze

Due to the data conversion for the TRICARE Overseas Program 21 contract, a Global Enrollment Freeze will occur from from Friday, July 23 at 9:00 p.m. ET through Monday, July 26 at 8:00 a.m. ET. This will affect several systems. 

July 20, 2021

Get Ready for PCS Season With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you moving away this summer? If so, you aren’t alone. Summer is a time of transition for military families with permanent change of station (PCS) orders, which means adjusting to new surroundings and new people. Whether you’re moving to another state or relocating overseas, there are important steps you need to take to ensure a smooth PCS move.

July 16, 2021

914th ASTS Recognized for COVID-19 Immunizations

NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION, N.Y. – Airmen from the 914th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York, were recognized on July 16, 2021 for their distribution of COVID-19 immunizations.

July 16, 2021

Don’t Stop Short: Completing Vaccinations Vital to Slowing COVID-19

Bexar County, Texas, boasts a growing population of over one and a half million residents age 12 and up, and over 1,241,000 of those residents have been vaccinated with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

July 15, 2021

Old-School Summer Safety Risks: Sun, Water, Insects and Alcohol

Even as concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic begin to fade, the traditional, old-school summer safety issues - like those involving sun, water, insects and alcohol - continue to pose real risks for many military families.

July 15, 2021

AFAS Offers New Special Needs Assistance Grant

A new Air Force Aid Society resource has become available to the families of Airmen to make special needs accommodations more accessible.

July 13, 2021

TRICARE and Marriage: What to Do When Getting Married

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — It’s a big moment when you say “I do.” It’s also important for your family health coverage. Spouses of service members are eligible for TRICARE coverage. And getting married is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event (QLE). So, what does this mean and what steps do you need to take?

July 8, 2021

Got Pharmacy Questions? Register for July 22 TRICARE Webinar

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have questions about your prescription coverage, or where to fill your prescription? Do you want to learn how you can save money on your prescriptions, or make managing them easier? Join the “Making Your TRICARE Pharmacy Benefit Work for You” webinar on July 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET to get your questions answered.

July 6, 2021

Monoclonal Antibodies Available to Treat Eligible High-Risk COVID-19 Patients

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — There’s a lot of information available about how to prevent COVID-19: get the vaccine, maintain social distancing, wear a mask, and wash your hands. But what can you do if you test positive for COVID-19? You may be eligible for treatment with monoclonal antibodies.