Live in the West Region? There is now a referral approval waiver in place through March 31, 2025. Learn More
Also, you have until Feb. 28 to set up your payment info if you pay by EFT, credit card, or debit card. This is for TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, TYA, TRS, and TRR plans. If you miss this deadline, you will be disenrolled back to Jan. 1. Visit www.tricare.mil/west today.
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TRICARE West Region Contractor Transition: What ...

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Feb. 06, 2025
On Jan. 1, TRICARE began delivering health care under its new regional contracts. This means that TriWest...
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TRICARE Pharmacy Network Expands With Addition o...

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Feb. 06, 2025
On Feb. 5, the Kroger Family of Pharmacies rejoined the TRICARE Pharmacy Program network. This means that...
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New TRICARE Dental Program Contract Brings Updat...

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Jan. 30, 2025
A new TRICARE Dental Program contract will bring changes and improvements starting March 1. United Concordia...
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Defense Health Agency Announces TRICARE West Reg...

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Jan. 25, 2025
Are you enrolled in TRICARE Prime? You should know that the Defense Health Agency has waived the requirement...
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TRICARE Online Patient Portal Decommissioning: D...

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Jan. 22, 2025
On April 1, the TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available. The Department of Defense’s new...
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Act Now! Payment Deadline Extended for West Regi...

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Jan. 21, 2025
The Defense Health Agency has extended the payment deadline for West Region beneficiaries who pay for TRICARE...
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Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice ...

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Jan. 16, 2025
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Check Out the Updated TRICARE Publications Suite

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Jan. 14, 2025
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May 4, 2021

ScriptCenter Kiosks Offer Easy Prescription Pick Up

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you looking for a simpler way to pick up your TRICARE prescriptions? ScriptCenter automated pharmacy kiosks and locker systems provide a safe, secure, and controlled way to pick up your prescriptions at certain military hospitals and clinics.

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April 20, 2021

Getting TRICARE for Your Newborn Child

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you a soon to be parent? Welcoming a new baby can be exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. If this is your first child, you may have questions about doctor visits and health care coverage.

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April 15, 2021

Activate Your New TRICARE Prescriptions with Remote Pharmacy Check-In

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you get your prescriptions filled at a military pharmacy? If so, make sure you look into Remote Pharmacy Check-In using Q-Anywhere.

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April 7, 2021

Subscribe to TRICARE’s New Podcast: Get to Know TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you a fan of podcasts? If so, grab your favorite headphones and get ready to listen to “Get to Know TRICARE.”

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April 6, 2021

What is ECHO and How do I Enroll?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you an active duty service member who has a family member with special needs? Your family member may qualify for the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO).

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March 30, 2021

DHA Improves TRICARE Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration Program

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have a family member with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? If so, they’ll soon have expanded access to health and support services. The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has authorized policy changes to the TRICARE Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration (ACD) program.

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March 25, 2021

I’m Getting Divorced. What Happens to My TRICARE Benefit?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’re getting divorced, the future may seem uncertain. One question in your mind may be whether you’ll still be eligible for TRICARE. The answer depends on your sponsor status, length of your marriage, and other factors.

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March 18, 2021

MHS Nurse Advice Line Available 24/7 to Help You

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When it comes to staying healthy, TRICARE knows having health and safety resources you can count on matters. Did you know that one of those resources is round-the-clock health care advice? If you ever have health-related questions or concerns, the Military Health System (MHS) Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7 and at no cost to you.

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March 4, 2021

How to Turn on Automatic Refills for Your TRICARE Home Delivery Prescriptions

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you looking to get the most out of your TRICARE pharmacy benefit? Make sure you take some time to check out the TRICARE pharmacy automatic refill program.

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Feb. 23, 2021

Coast Guard Retirees Now Can Pay TRICARE Enrollment Fees by Allotment

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Group A retirees now pay enrollment fees to maintain their TRICARE Select or TRICARE Overseas Program Select coverage. If you’re a U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Public Health Service, or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) retiree, you can now pay your enrollment fees by allotment.