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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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 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 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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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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Sep 26, 2023
Physical therapy can aid in the recovery process from injury or illness. This video will break down TRICARE's coverage of physical therapy.
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Sep 26, 2023
According to the National Institutes of Health, health care providers diagnose about 54,000 new cases of oral cancer per year in the United States. As with all types of cancer, education and early detection are critical. Learn how to spot the warning signs of oral cancer before the disease can spread.
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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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Sep 25, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in North Carolina may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 2, 2023, due to the Tropical Storm.
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Sep 21, 2023
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available for people ages 6 months and older. Here’s how to get the updated vaccine at no cost.
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Sep 20, 2023
Most active duty service members 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.
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Sep 18, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Maine may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 25, 2023, due to Hurricane Lee.
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Sep 15, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Rhode Island may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 24, 2023, due to Hurricane Lee.
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Last Updated: December 27, 2023