In case of a natural disaster, one of the most important preparations is to ensure you and your family have your prescription drugs and access to health care services. When the government issues a state of emergency, TRICARE may temporarily change its procedures to ensure that you receive timely medical care.

Summer is a great time to take care of health checkups for your kids. Your child’s school likely requires students to get an annual health exam and be up to date on vaccines. With a new school year around the corner, don’t delay medical appointments for your kids.

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.

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.

TRICARE offers telemental health services as a part of the telemedicine benefit. This video explains what telemental health services works and who needs a referral.

We will break down the difference between a copayment and a deductible. Learn more about copayments and deductibles by visiting www.tricare.mil/costs.

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

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. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the life expectancy for men in the U.S. is nearly six years less than that for women. And that gap is getting wider. However, men can still live long, healthy lives by eating ...

An overview of the TRICARE pharmacy benefit and the beneficiary formulary change communication process over the last five years.

For military families, summer can be a time of big changes due to permanent change of station (PCS) season. When moving, it helps to make a list of items you want to pack up and move with you. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about losing your TRICARE coverage during your move.

Exploring different countries and cultures is exciting. As you plan your trip, you may have some questions about what coverage TRICARE offers when you travel overseas. It’s important to prepare for your trip with your health care in mind.

“How are you?” It’s a question almost everyone answers every day. Like most, your usual response is probably, “Fine, thanks. How are you?” But if you really think about it, are you fine? Maybe you haven’t been yourself in a while. You’re feeling sad, stressed, lonely, or just not how you want to feel. You’d like to start feeling better but aren’t ...

TRICARE covers age-appropriate vaccines, as recommended by the CDC. You can get TRICARE covered vaccines from military hospitals or clinics and network pharmacies at no cost. If you choose to get vaccinated by a TRICARE-authorized provider, like your doctor's office, you may have a copayment or a cost-share for the office visit. To learn more about ...

The Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 expired at the end of May 11. You might be wondering what this means about the state of COVID-19 or if there are changes to your TRICARE coverage.

Are you enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan? Whether you’re a new or longtime enrollee, you need to know about your primary care manager (PCM). Your PCM is the health care provider you’ll visit for most of your care.