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Defense Health Agency Extends Referral Approval ...

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Apr. 30, 2025
Do you live in the West Region? Do you have TRICARE Prime? You should know that the Defense Health Agency has...
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Disenrolled From Your TRICARE Plan in the West R...

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Apr. 29, 2025
Do you currently live in the TRICARE West Region? Do you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic...
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Safely Dispose of Unused Prescriptions on April ...

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Apr. 24, 2025
Did you know that Saturday, April 26, is the next National Drug Take Back Day? It’s a day to safely dispose of...
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Want To Learn About TRICARE For Life? Check Out ...

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Apr. 22, 2025
You may be approaching age 65, or you may have a disability or a medical condition that makes you eligible for...
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Unlock Your Health: Need Help With Your TRICARE ...

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Apr. 18, 2025
Did you know that military hospitals and clinics have support staff who can help you navigate your TRICARE...
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Measles Cases on the Rise in the U.S.: Recognize...

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Apr. 17, 2025
You may have heard about the ongoing measles outbreak in the U.S. Measles is a highly contagious illness that...
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TRICARE’s Near Patient Program: What To Know

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Apr. 15, 2025
For service members and their family members living overseas, challenges like language barriers and unfamiliar...
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Apr. 10, 2025
Did you know that your feedback could be a key ingredient in developing health policies, treatments, and...
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Aircrew are now able to voluntarily request to fly through all three trimesters of their pregnancy.

April 23, 2024

Expecting a Child? Here’s How TRICARE Covers Maternity Services

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Recently learned you’re expecting a baby? Congratulations! TRICARE is here to help you get the care you need during pregnancy. As you get ready to welcome your child, learn more about how TRICARE covers maternity services.  

BAMC provides new prostate cancer treatment

April 22, 2024

Improving Outcomes: How TRICARE Covers Cancer Clinical Trials

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you have cancer, clinical trials can offer a path to innovative new treatments and improved care in the future. TRICARE covers participation in cancer clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.

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April 16, 2024

Going Overseas? TRICARE For Life Goes With You

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you have TRICARE For Life? If you live, move, or travel overseas, it’s important to know how your coverage works outside of the U.S. and U.S. territories.

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April 9, 2024

The Power of Prevention: Get Cancer Screenings With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Catching cancer early is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from cancer. Routine cancer screening tests can find many common cancers before they cause symptoms.

Heart Health: BAMC incorporates lifestyle medicine into cardiac rehab program

April 4, 2024

Look After Your Heart With Help From TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Keeping your heart healthy is important at every age. Catching heart disease early gives you the best chance for treatment to work well—and TRICARE makes it easy to get the preventive care you need.

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April 2, 2024

Check Out the Latest TRICARE Dental Program Newsletter

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The latest issue of the TRICARE Health Matters Dental Newsletter is now online. It's full of information about the TRICARE Dental Program and oral health.

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March 28, 2024

Q&A: How TRICARE Covers Durable Medical Equipment

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE covers a range of DME, so you and your family can make the most of this equipment if you need it.

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March 12, 2024

Maintaining Your Military Health Records Overseas

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — No matter where you live, it’s important for your electronic health record to be complete and up to date. For TRICARE Prime Overseas and TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas beneficiaries, there are processes that help make this possible.

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March 11, 2024

DOD Amends Assisted Reproductive Services Policy for Severely Ill and Injured Active Duty Service Members

DOD amended its policy covering assisted reproductive technology services to expand access for severely ill and injured active duty service members.

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March 7, 2024

See What’s in Store for the TRICARE Pharmacy Program in 2024

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The most recent TRICARE pharmacy contract, known as TRICARE Pharmacy 5th Generation (TPharm5), started on Jan. 1, 2023. Since then, you may have experienced some enhancements to how you get your prescription drugs. In 2024, you can continue to expect improved access to pharmacy benefit services through the TRICARE Pharmacy Program.