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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May 28, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Kentucky may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 6, 2024, due to severe weather.
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May 28, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 10 additional Iowa counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 1, 2024, due to storm damage.
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May 28, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Benton County, Arkansas, may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 5, 2024, due to severe weather.
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May 28, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Jackson County, Oklahoma, may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 5, 2024, due to tornado damage.
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May 28, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Cooke County, Texas, may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 5, 2024, due to severe weather.
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May 24, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 16 additional Iowa counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 1, 2024, due to storm damage.
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May 24, 2024
As summer approaches and permanent change of station season kicks into high gear, you may be preparing to move to a new duty location. Amid all the packing and planning, it’s important to make sure your TRICARE coverage is ready to move with you.
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May 23, 2024
Are you or your sponsor approaching retirement from active duty or the National Guard or Reserve? "TRICARE Options in Retirement" explains the TRICARE plans available to you in retirement. This webinar guides you through how to keep your TRICARE coverage when you retire.
Presented by Zelly Zim, senior analyst, TRICARE Policy & Programs, TRICARE ...
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May 22, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 15 Iowa counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 1, 2024, due to storm damage.
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May 22, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Yuma County, Colorado, may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 1, 2024, due to hail damage.
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May 21, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in seven Louisiana parishes may receive emergency prescription refills now through May 27, 2024, due to storm damage.
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May 21, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 98 Texas counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through May 27, 2024, due to storm damage.
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May 21, 2024
Staying healthy is more than just taking care of your body. If you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health concern, TRICARE covers services so you can get the care you need. Using these covered services can help put you on a path to mental and physical wellness.
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May 15, 2024
New TRICARE contracts, known as T-5, will start on Jan. 1, 2025. The new contracts will improve health care delivery, quality, and access for beneficiaries living in the United States.
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May 15, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in five Mississippi counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through May 24, 2024, due to storm damage.
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Last Updated: December 27, 2023