July 13, 2023

TRICARE Tips for Finding and Choosing a Pharmacy

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you need to fill or refill a prescription? You have four pharmacy options for filling your prescription. Before you take a trip to the pharmacy, take a moment to learn about these options.

July 13, 2023

Key to Beating Burnout: Prioritizing Self-Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Many service members work in high stress high intensity environments, and the demands of the mission and challenges posed by military life can lead to a risk of burnout. If you or someone you care about is showing signs of burnout, talk to your doctor or a trusted individual for assistance.

June 28, 2023

Explore How TRICARE Covers Young Adults

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Is your child a recent high school or college graduate? You might be wondering how this affects their TRICARE eligibility.

June 27, 2023

All Trauma Can Cause Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Post-traumatic stress disorder is commonly associated with combat-related trauma, but service members may not know that PTSD can also be caused by experiences beyond the battlefield.

June 22, 2023

Add a Caregiver to Your TRICARE Express Scripts Account

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you a TRICARE beneficiary with an Express Scripts account for your prescription drugs? If you are, you can now add authorized caregivers to your online account. Why the change? Because TRICARE understands that you may sometimes need support in managing your medications.

June 20, 2023

TRICARE Preventive Health Services for Men of All Ages

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that June is Men’s Health Month? If you’re a man, it’s a good time to take stock of your overall health. Seeing a health care provider for preventive services can help men of all ages by detecting health problems early, before they become life-threatening.

June 16, 2023

TRICARE Tips To Protect Yourself From Ticks

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Is your family planning to spend more time outdoors this summer? As the weather gets warmer, keep ticks in mind. Since ticks are more active as temperatures rise, the chances of finding a tick on you, your family members, or pets increase in the summer months.

June 16, 2023

Learn about TRICARE Pharmacy Benefit Formulary Changes

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — An overview of the TRICARE pharmacy benefit and the beneficiary formulary change communication process over the last five years, describes emerging challenges and outlines the impact associated with these changes.

June 14, 2023

TRICARE Moves With You: 5 Tips To Help Ease Your PCS Move

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you're moving during PCS season, you don’t have to worry about losing your TRICARE coverage. Your medical, dental, and pharmacy coverage remain unchanged throughout your move.

June 13, 2023

4 TRICARE Tips To Avoid Bug Bites This Summer

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Summer is a time for having fun outdoors. Unfortunately, you and your family aren’t the only ones having fun outside. Bugs—and bug bites—increase dramatically in the summer months. Although most bug bites are harmless, some bugs can spread dangerous diseases. For example, mosquitos can carry malaria, West Nile Virus, Zika, dengue, and chikungunya, while ticks carry Lyme and other diseases. So, it’s important to learn how to protect yourself.