Jan. 25, 2025

Defense Health Agency Announces TRICARE West Region Referral Approval Waiver

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you enrolled in TRICARE Prime? You should know that the Defense Health Agency has waived the requirement to obtain approval for referrals to outpatient specialty care for TRICARE Prime enrollees in the West Region. This means TRICARE-authorized specialty care providers don’t need to wait for TriWest to approve referrals issued by your primary care manager before providing outpatient care. However, you’ll still need to get a referral from your primary care manager before getting that specialty care. This process will be in place through June 30 and is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025.

Jan. 22, 2025

TRICARE Online Patient Portal Decommissioning: Download Your Health Records Now

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — On April 1, the TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available. The Department of Defense’s new electronic health record—MHS GENESIS—has replaced the TOL Patient Portal. If you want to keep a copy of your legacy health records for personal use, you must download them from the TOL Patient Portal before April 1.

Jan. 16, 2025

Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you know what to do when you or a family member feels sick, but it’s outside of business hours or it’s the weekend? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help when you need healthcare guidance.

Jan. 8, 2025

DHA Hospitals Earn Top Honors From the Leapfrog Group

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Leapfrog Group has named two Defense Health Agency hospitals among the best in the nation. This shows the military's strong focus on keeping patients safe and providing high-quality care.

Dec. 23, 2024

Preview Four Changes Coming to TRICARE in 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — With the end of the year approaching, it’s a good time to consider your family’s healthcare needs for the coming year. As you think about things like scheduling preventive care visits and knowing your 2025 TRICARE costs, you should also note some changes coming to TRICARE in 2025.

Nov. 27, 2024

DHA Hospitals Honored for Surgical Excellence

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized three Defense Health Agency hospitals for their outstanding surgical care.

Nov. 21, 2024

How To Schedule an Appointment Using the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Navigating your healthcare appointments at military hospitals and clinics is convenient with the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal’s scheduling feature.

Nov. 20, 2024

TRICARE Now Covers Hearing Aids for Children of Military Retirees

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE has recently expanded its hearing aid coverage to include eligible children of retired service members. This new coverage results from a new statute. It aims to improve access to life-changing medical technology and help eligible children of retired service members get the hearing aids they need.

Nov. 15, 2024

Fifteen Military Hospitals Receive Leapfrog’s Highest Safety Grade

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency announced 15 military hospitals got an “A” rating in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade fall 2024 assessment. This grade reflects the DHA’s ongoing dedication to transparency and to provide high-quality, safe care to service members and their families.

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.