July 13, 2023

TRICARE Tips for Finding and Choosing a Pharmacy

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you need to fill or refill a prescription? You have four pharmacy options for filling your prescription. Before you take a trip to the pharmacy, take a moment to learn about these options.

July 13, 2023

Key to Beating Burnout: Prioritizing Self-Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Many service members work in high stress high intensity environments, and the demands of the mission and challenges posed by military life can lead to a risk of burnout. If you or someone you care about is showing signs of burnout, talk to your doctor or a trusted individual for assistance.

June 28, 2023

Explore How TRICARE Covers Young Adults

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Is your child a recent high school or college graduate? You might be wondering how this affects their TRICARE eligibility.

June 27, 2023

All Trauma Can Cause Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Post-traumatic stress disorder is commonly associated with combat-related trauma, but service members may not know that PTSD can also be caused by experiences beyond the battlefield.

June 20, 2023

TRICARE Preventive Health Services for Men of All Ages

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that June is Men’s Health Month? If you’re a man, it’s a good time to take stock of your overall health. Seeing a health care provider for preventive services can help men of all ages by detecting health problems early, before they become life-threatening.

June 14, 2023

TRICARE Moves With You: 5 Tips To Help Ease Your PCS Move

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you're moving during PCS season, you don’t have to worry about losing your TRICARE coverage. Your medical, dental, and pharmacy coverage remain unchanged throughout your move.

June 6, 2023

Q&A: Does TRICARE Cover Care When Traveling Overseas?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — While traveling overseas, the rules for getting care depend on your sponsor status, your health plan, and your location. Learn your options for accessing care overseas, as well as what you’ll need to do when you return home.

May 25, 2023

TRICARE Preventive Health Benefits Women Should Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — It’s important for all women to get their recommended preventive services. TRICARE covers all clinical preventive services with no out-of-pocket costs to you if you use a TRICARE network provider. But if you’re age 65 or older and you have TRICARE For Life, follow Medicare’s rules for getting preventive care.

May 24, 2023

5 Tips To Start a Conversation About Getting Mental Health Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — “How are you?” It’s a question almost everyone answers every day. Like most, your usual response is probably, “Fine, thanks. How are you?” But if you really think about it, are you fine? Maybe you haven’t been yourself in a while. You’re feeling sad, stressed, lonely, or just not how you want to feel. You’d like to start feeling better but aren’t sure where to start.

May 16, 2023

Getting a New Prescription? Check TRICARE Formulary Search Tool

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — You’re at a medical appointment and you’re getting a new prescription. Before your provider sends an electronic prescription or gives you a paper prescription, it may be helpful for you and your provider to look up the drug with the TRICARE Formulary Search Tool.