Aug. 19, 2021

Protect Yourself from COVID-19 Variants

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — As scientists and health experts work to learn more about COVID-19, they’re urging you to keep your guard up. The virus that causes COVID-19 continues to change through mutation, which has caused new variants of the virus to appear in many places around the world.

Aug. 17, 2021

TRICARE Dental Program Covers Braces. But Does it Cover Clear Aligners?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you wondering if you can get clear aligners with the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP)? That’s a common question many TDP enrollees have—and we’ve got the answer for you. The TDP covers 50% of the cost of clear aligners and other orthodontic services up to the lifetime orthodontic maximum of $1,750.

Aug. 10, 2021

Can Your Young Adult Maintain TRICARE Coverage After 21? Learn How With TYA Fact Sheet

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Is your son or daughter turning 21 or graduating from college soon? If so, it may be a good time to look into TRICARE Young Adult (TYA). Now, why is TYA so important? Adult dependent children lose regular TRICARE coverage once they turn 21, or 23 if enrolled in college.

Aug. 5, 2021

Explore TRICARE Coverage Options for Your College Student

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Getting ready for college is an exciting time for incoming students and their parents. It’s also a busy time with packing, moving, and checking things off the college list. Something else you and your child may want to put a check mark next to is TRICARE coverage.

July 23, 2021

FDA Announces Recall of Certain Sleep and Respiratory Devices

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has directed Philips Respironics to recall millions of sleep and respiratory devices following concerns that foam in the devices, which is used to reduce sound and vibration, may break into particles and enter the air hose of the device and be inhaled by the user. In response, the Military Health System (MHS) has notified all TRICARE-authorized durable medical equipment providers of the recall.

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 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.