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TRICARE, Medicare, and Social Security: how your...
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Aug. 19, 2026

Many service members and their families don’t realize that Social Security taxes deducted from each paycheck...
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Know your TRICARE pharmacy options and learn whe...
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Aug. 18, 2026

Are you looking for other ways to get your prescriptions that better fit your pharmacy needs? You’re in luck!...
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Traveling overseas? Here’s how TRICARE travels w...
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Aug. 13, 2026

Do you have an upcoming trip overseas? Whether you’re traveling for work or for fun, TRICARE covers you...
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TRICARE: More Than a Benefit
TRICARE: More than a benefit—a trusted partner f...
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Aug. 11, 2026

TRICARE is more than a health plan—it’s peace of mind for military families around the world. Watch this video...
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Get to know how TRICARE covers your college student
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Aug. 06, 2026

Going to college is an exciting milestone for many young adults. From signing up for classes to buying dorm...
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Q&A: Understanding the Global Nurse Advice Line
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Aug. 04, 2026

Do you know what to do when you or a family member feels sick, but it’s outside of business hours? Should you...
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Unlock your health by understanding the TRICARE ...
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Jul. 29, 2026

Do you have TRICARE Prime? If so, you likely get most of your routine healthcare from your primary care...
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Check your TRICARE information in DEERS today
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Jul. 23, 2026

When was the last time you looked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting...
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March 11, 2020

How Does Divorce Affect Your TRICARE Benefit?

Closing the chapter on a marriage can be a confusing time. If you’re going through a divorce, you may be wondering about your TRICARE benefits. Divorce, annulment, or dissolution of a marriage is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event (QLE). This QLE allows you and family members to make changes to your TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select health plan outside of TRICARE Open Season. To help you and your loved ones understand your TRICARE health care options after getting divorced, here are some things to know.