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Nov 13, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced today that Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s (WRNMMC) Dr. Douglas S. Brungart has been recognized as a recipient of the 2023 Presidential Rank Award (PRA), one of the most prestigious awards in Federal government service. The award recognizes the important contributions of ...
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Nov 9, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two Virginia counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 18, 2023, due to the Quaker Run Fire.
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Nov 9, 2023
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced today that TRICARE Open Season 2023 will begin Monday, Nov. 13, and run through Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.
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Nov 7, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two North Carolina counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 16, 2023, due to the Asheville Fire.
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Nov 2, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Riverside County may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 11, 2023, due to the Highland Fire.
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Oct 31, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 29 communities in Alaska may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 6, 2023, due to pharmacy staffing shortages.
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Oct 30, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in five Texas counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 6, 2023, due to flooding.
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Oct 23, 2023
The Defense Health Agency announced today the award of the sixth generation of the TRICARE Dental Program contract. The new TRICARE Dental Program contract will go into effect Dec. 1, 2024. The new contract will provide private sector dental care to active duty family members, eligible National Guard and Reservists, and active duty services members ...
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Oct 19, 2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Puerto Rico due to Invest 94L.
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Oct 10, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 19, 2023, due to Tropical Storm Bolaven.
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Oct 4, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE has expanded the number of New York counties and extended the date in which beneficiaries may receive emergency prescription refills due to flooding.
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Oct 2, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 14 counties in New Jersey may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 10, 2023, due to flooding.
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Oct 2, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two counties and four boroughs in New York may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 9, 2023, due to flooding.
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Sep 25, 2023
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Virginia may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 3, 2023, due to the tropical storm.
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Sep 25, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Maryland may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 3, 2023, due to the tropical storm.
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