12 Oct 2016

DoD Will Conduct Flu Immunization Program Without FluMist

By TriCare Communications

October 12, 2016

The FluMist will not be available at Department of Defense (DoD) facilities or covered by TRICARE during the 2016-17 flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Pre...

09 May 2016

National Women’s Health Week: Make Time to Stay Healthy

By TRICARE Communications

May 6, 2016

In this world of busy days trying to balance work and family life, many women still don’t take time to meet their own needs, especially when it comes to their health. Women’s Health Week, which starts with Mother’s Da...

08 Mar 2016

Don't Snooze on Getting Enough Sleep

By TRICARE Communications

When you don’t get enough sleep it affects your health, mood, productivity and more. Talk to your health care provider if you are having trouble sleeping. They can help determine if you’re having a short period of restlessness or if you have ...

18 Jan 2016

Don’t Know Where to Turn For a Sick Child? Call TRICARE’s Nurse Advice Line

By TRICARE Communications

It’s late at night and your child has a fever or ache. Deciding what kind of care they need can be confusing. As a TRICARE beneficiary, you have a resource that can help decide the best course of action. TRICARE’s Nurse Advice Line (NAL) is a...

06 Nov 2015

What TRICARE Beneficiaries Need to Know About Open Enrollment and the Health Insurance Marketplace

By TRICARE Communications
November 6, 2015

It's time for open enrollment; the time of year when people can enroll in or change their health insurance plan. The open enrollment period for HealthCare.gov is November 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016 for 2016 coverage. How does this affect you? Most TRICARE beneficiaries don't need to worry about open enrollment. However, for beneficiaries who are not eligible for TRICARE coverage, have lost or are losing coverage, or may qualify to purchase a TRICARE premium-based health plan (TYA, TRR, TRS or CHCBP) you can utilize this open enrollment period to see if there are other health coverage options that work best for you and your family.

Read the full article here.

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30 Oct 2015

TRICARE Surpasses Two Million Flu Vaccines Given Through Retail Pharmacies

By TRICARE Communications
When the weather starts to cool, it means that flu season is here again. TRICARE makes it easy to get your flu vaccine at no cost from more than 45,000 participating retail pharmacies. More than 2 million TRICARE beneficiaries have gotten a free flu vaccine under the TRICARE Retail Vaccination program since it began in 2010.

Read the full article here.

30 Oct 2015

TRICARE Young Adult premiums to increase Jan. 1, 2016

By TRICARE Communications
Premiums for the Military Health System's benefit plan for adult children between 23 and 26 years old have been announced. The premiums for TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) program will increase on Jan. 1, 2016 to $306 per month for TYA Prime, and $228 per month for TYA Standard.

Read the full article here.

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27 Oct 2015

Webinar to Discuss Suicide Prevention

By TRICARE Communications
TRICARE is hosting a webinar to continue the conversation about suicide prevention on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at noon EST. No prior registration is required. Participants are invited to join us using the following access link: https://conference.apps.mil/webconf/SuicidePrevention.

Read the full article here.

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24 Jun 2015

World Sickle Cell Day: Be Aware, Take Action

By TRICARE Communications
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) affects millions of adults and children around the world. June 19th is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day and a great time to increase public knowledge and raise awareness about this potentially fatal disease. People are born with SCD. It is an inherited life-long disease that can run in families.

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16 Jun 2015

Play It Safe in the Water this Summer

By TRICARE Communications
When temperatures peak, heading for the nearest lake or pool is a fast and fun way to cool down. Unfortunately, accidents and illnesses can happen in the midst of fun, so be sure you know how to get care when you need it.

Read more here.

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