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.

Dec. 20, 2024

Get Vaccinated With TRICARE: RSV Immunizations Offer Protection for High-Risk Individuals

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Respiratory syncytial virus is a common but potentially dangerous respiratory illness. Immunizations are available to protect TRICARE beneficiaries who are considered high risk from RSV infection. These immunizations help protect older adults and newborns, who face higher risks from respiratory illness.

Dec. 17, 2024

New Prescription Refill System Coming to Military Pharmacies: What To Know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you get your prescriptions at a military pharmacy in the U.S.? You should know that the Defense Health Agency is upgrading to a new prescription refill system at military pharmacies. The new Interactive Voice Response system will help standardize refill notices.

Dec. 11, 2024

Check the TRICARE Network Provider Directories Ahead of 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you get care outside of a military hospital or clinic, it’s important to understand your civilian provider options. TRICARE’s new regional contracts, which begin Jan. 1, 2025, will affect the TRICARE provider networks in the U.S. You’re now able to check the network provider directories for both the East Region and West Region.

Dec. 3, 2024

Reminder: TRICARE Regions Are Changing Jan. 1, 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — There will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the U.S. on Jan. 1, 2025. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region will move to the West Region. There are also some zip codes in four of these states that will be exceptions to the region changes.

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. 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.

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.