There are emergency procedures in place in multiple states due to extreme weather. Learn More

Live in the West Region? There is now a referral approval waiver in place through March 31, 2025. Learn More. Also, you have until March 31 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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Mar. 13, 2025
If you’re looking for a provider, it’s important to understand the different types of TRICARE providers you...
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Get Preventive Health Services With TRICARE

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Mar. 11, 2025
Your health is about more than just sick visits and medications—it’s also about making choices that keep you...
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Explore Patient Safety Measures at Military Hosp...

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Mar. 06, 2025
Do you get health care at a military hospital or clinic? When you need care, patient safety should never be a...
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Unlock Your Health by Understanding Your TRICARE...

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Mar. 04, 2025
Your TRICARE explanation of benefits is an essential tool for understanding your health claims. An EOB is a...
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Learn How TRICARE Covers Laboratory Services and...

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Feb. 26, 2025
Laboratory services and diagnostic imaging are vital tools for maintaining your health. These tests can help...
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Retiring in 2025? Take Action To Keep Your TRICA...

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Feb. 25, 2025
If you’re getting ready to retire from active duty or the National Guard or Reserve, your goal is likely to...
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Act Now! Payment Deadline Extended for West Regi...

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Feb. 24, 2025
The Defense Health Agency has extended the payment deadline for West Region beneficiaries who pay for TRICARE...
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New Benefit! Health Care Flexible Spending Accou...

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Feb. 19, 2025
Did you know that you can now save money with a Health Care Flexible Spending Account? If you're an eligible...
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Nov. 7, 2024

Check Out Your 2025 TRICARE Health Plan Costs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — With 2025 just around the corner, you may be starting to consider your family’s health needs for next year. There may be changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting Jan. 1, 2025. Depending on your plan, these costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments.

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Nov. 5, 2024

Your Comprehensive TRICARE Open Season Checklist: Prepare for Nov. 11

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE Open Season is right around the corner. This year, it runs from Nov. 11 to Dec. 10. Follow this detailed checklist to ensure you’re fully prepared.

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Oct. 29, 2024

Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes at Nov. 14 Webinar

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, “Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2–3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live.

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Oct. 24, 2024

Q&A: What To Know as TRICARE Open Season Begins Nov. 11

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11—that’s just a few weeks away. If you’re a TRICARE beneficiary, this is the time when you can enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2025. You can make these changes through Tuesday, Dec. 10.

TRICARE Enrollment Freeze Oct. 25-27, 2024

Oct. 21, 2024

TRICARE Enrollment Freeze and Scheduled milConnect and Beneficiary Web Enrollment Outage Beginning Oct. 25: What To Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — It’s almost time for TRICARE Open Season, which begins Nov. 11. That means you should check your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System as soon as possible. There will be a global TRICARE enrollment freeze from Oct. 25-27, and limitations to the Beneficiary Web Enrollment self-service portal between Oct. 28 and Dec. 31.

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Oct. 17, 2024

Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones: Get Your Flu Shot With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The fall and winter months bring an increased risk of respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus. Getting your flu shot is an easy way to help ward off illness. The vaccine lowers your chance of getting sick, going to the hospital, or even dying from the flu.

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Oct. 10, 2024

Live in the West Region? Update Your TRICARE Payment Information With TriWest

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) moving to the West Region in 2025? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage via credit card or bank electronic funds transfer, you can now securely give your recurring payment information to the incoming West Region contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance.

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Oct. 8, 2024

Learn How Referrals and Specialty Care Will Work as New TRICARE Contracts Start in 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Health care delivery under new TRICARE contracts starts on Jan. 1, 2025. These new contracts will improve quality and access for beneficiaries in the United States by enhancing referral management and access to specialty care. Learn more about what to expect starting Jan. 1.

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Oct. 7, 2024

DOD Announces Health Care Supplement Program Pilot for DOD Civilian Employees in Japan

PENTAGON — The Department of Defense (DOD) today announced a one-year pilot program to provide no-cost supplemental health support services to DOD civilian employees serving in Japan after a yearlong effort to identify and address concerns regarding access to medical care.

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Oct. 3, 2024

2025 Changes to the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you expecting a baby in 2025? Have you considered getting breastfeeding counseling or support from a labor doula? If so, you should know about some changes coming to the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration on Jan. 1, 2025, including expansion overseas.