Defense Health Agency
The Defense Health Agency provides health services to approximately 9.5 million beneficiaries, including uniformed service members, military retirees, and their families. The DHA operates one of the nation’s largest health plans, the TRICARE Health Plan, and manages a global network of more than 700 military hospitals, clinics, and dental facilities.
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Aug 1, 2024
Are you wondering if your child has TRICARE coverage? Most children of service members and retirees can get TRICARE until they turn age 21 (or 23 if they’re in college).
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Jul 31, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Platte County, Wyoming, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 10, 2024, due to the Pleasant Valley Fire.
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Jul 29, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Kern County, California, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 7, 2024, due to the Borel Wildfire.
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Jul 26, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Butte County, California, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 4, 2024, due to the Park Fire.
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Jul 26, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Ferry County, Washington, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 4, 2024, due to the Swawilla Fire.
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Jul 25, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Riverside County, California, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 3, 2024, due to the Hawarden Wildfire.
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Jul 24, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE has expanded temporary prescription refill waivers for Oregon due to the Durkee Fire.
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Jul 24, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Yakima County, Washington, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 2, 2024, due to the West White Swan Fire.
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Jul 23, 2024
Do you get prescriptions at a military pharmacy? If you need to request a refill or a renewal for your prescription, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal makes it easy.
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Jul 22, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE has expanded temporary prescription refill waivers for Oregon due to wildfires.
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Jul 19, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three Oregon counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 28, 2024, due to the Lone Rock Fire.
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Jul 18, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two Idaho counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 28, 2024, due to the Idaho Wildfire.
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Jul 18, 2024
Medicare and TRICARE For Life work together to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. But if you also have other health insurance, you may have to submit a claim in order to receive reimbursement under TRICARE.
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Jul 18, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE has expanded the number of New York counties in which TRICARE beneficiaries may receive emergency prescription refills due to storm damage.
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Jul 17, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Lake County, Indiana, may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 27, 2024, due to flooding.
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Last Updated: December 27, 2023