Jan. 9, 2024

What To Know Before Getting Care With Your TRICARE Plan

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you or a family member recently enroll in a TRICARE health plan or change plans? Now is a good time to review how to get care with your plan.

Dec. 14, 2023

Q&A: How Does TRICARE For Life Work With Medicare?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Will you be eligible for Medicare soon? You may have questions about the different parts of Medicare and how they interact with TRICARE For Life.

Dec. 4, 2023

Department of Defense Works to Dispel Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Department of Defense recently updated a policy on command notification requirements regarding the private nature of mental health care services that outlines confidentiality guidance. The goal is for service members to seek mental health care services or substance misuse treatment as easily and comfortably as all other medical services, without fear of command notification or professional penalty.

Nov. 29, 2023

Holiday Resilience: How TRICARE Supports Your Mental Health

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — For many people, the holiday season brings expectations of joy. But for some, the holidays may be a time of stress, sadness, or isolation. Life events like the deployment of a spouse, the loss of a loved one, and complex family dynamics can affect how we feel during the holiday season.

Sept. 20, 2023

TRICARE Q&A: Getting Care With Active Duty Dental Program

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Most active duty service members (ADSMs) get dental care at military dental clinics, also known as military dental treatment facilities (DTFs). However, some care can’t be completed at a DTF. In these cases, you get care from civilian dentists through the Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP).

Aug. 23, 2023

TRICARE Laboratory Developed Tests Demonstration Extended, Certain Tests Now Covered

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced the five-year extension of the Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) Demonstration. This means that if you have TRICARE, you’ll continue to have access to certain LDTs that aren’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The DHA also announced that TRICARE will now cover several preconception and prenatal carrier screenings that were previously offered through the demonstration as part of the basic TRICARE benefit.

Aug. 9, 2023

How To Find Your TRICARE Referrals

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you have a TRICARE Prime plan, referrals play a big role in how you get health care. A referral is when your primary care manager (PCM) sends you to see another provider. If your PCM needs to refer you to a civilian provider, your TRICARE regional contractor also plays a role in the referral process.

July 18, 2023

TRICARE Q&A: Managing Your DEERS Record

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Has it been a while since the last time you checked your Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) record? If so, take a moment to make sure your information is up to date.

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 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.