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Oct. 8, 2024
Learn how referrals, specialty care will work as new TRICARE contracts start in 2025

Health care delivery under new TRICARE contracts starts on Jan. 1, 2025. These new contracts will improve quality and access for beneficiaries in the United States by enhancing referral management and access to specialty care. Learn more about what to expect starting Jan. 1.
Sept. 2, 2024
Know how TRICARE regions are changing in 2025

On Jan. 1, 2025, there will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the United States as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) will move to the West
Jan. 24, 2024
Leaders join forces to improve health care access for military recruiters, families

To ensure the greatest outreach, the military often locates its recruiters and their families close to communities with eligible youth, but far from the peer support and health care resources of an installation. To help fill this gap in support, leaders from the Air Force Recruiting Service, Defense
Aug. 15, 2023
Have other health insurance? Here’s how it works with TRICARE

If you have coverage in addition to TRICARE through your employer, your spouse’s employer, or a private insurance program, you have other health insurance, or OHI. Certain OHI plans can affect your TRICARE health, dental, and pharmacy benefits. Here are six tips to help you learn how TRICARE works
Aug. 3, 2023
Before natural disasters strike, know your TRICARE benefits

When the government issues a state of emergency, TRICARE may temporarily change its procedures to ensure that you receive timely medical care. Here’s what you need to know.
April 6, 2023
Maxwell | 42nd Medical Group holds open house for network providers

The 42nd Medical Group and Humana Military held a Provider Open House on base to strengthen the relationships with local care providers March 23, 2023.
Feb. 16, 2023
DOD releases policies to ensure access to non-covered reproductive health care

The Department of Defense has released the directed policies on command notification of pregnancy, administrative absence for non-covered reproductive health care, and travel allowances for non-covered reproductive health care.
Oct. 20, 2022
DAF senior leaders amplify SecDef directives for reproductive health care

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the DoD would ensure service members and their families can access reproductive health care within its authority and consistent with applicable federal law, in addition to clear guidance for health care providers to operate effectively.
Feb. 16, 2022
Is Your DEERS Information Up to Date?

When is the last time you checked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, or DEERS, is up to date? If it’s been a while, take time to log in to DEERS and review your information. Keeping information on you and your family current in DEERS is important.
April 3, 2020
Beware of COVID-19 Testing Scams Targeting TRICARE Beneficiaries

While medical professionals in the U.S. and overseas are working hard to combat the coronavirus, some people are using this as an opportunity to take advantage of others. If you receive a call from someone offering to send you a COVID-19 testing kit, you could be the target of a scam. Below are