TRICARE News and Announcements
December 23, 2010 - Extended Dependent Coverage
December 22, 2010 - State of Emergency in California
State of Emergency issued in six California counties. >>More
December 16, 2010 - Quit Tobacco Awards
TRICARE "Quit Tobacco" Web site wins awards. >>More
December 10, 2010 - Webinar
Learn How to Make TRICARE Work for You During Upcoming Webinar. >>More
December 10, 2010 - TRICARE Assistance Program
TRICARE Assistance Program is here for you during the holidays. >>More
December 13, 2010 - Medicare Rates
President signs measure to delay Medicare rate cuts. >>More
November 29, 2010 - College students
College students covered during winter break. >>More
November 15, 2010 - Medicare Rates
Clock running out on delay of Medicare rate cuts. >>More
November 10, 2010 - Veterans
TRICARE and VA Support Veterans. >> More
November 8, 2010 - HPV Vaccine
TRICARE covers the HPV vaccine in the fight against cancer. >>More
October 24, 2010 - Great American Smokeout
Join the Great American Smokeout on Nov.18th! >>More
October 25, 2010 - Industry Day
TRICARE hosting Industry Day on Nov. 17. >>More
October 15, 2010 - Mail Order Pharmacy
Enjoy cost savings with the mail order pharmacy option. >>More
October 1, 2010 - Eurasia-Africa Referral Backlog
Delays in authorizations for patients in Eurasia-Africa being addressed. >>More
September 29, 2010 - Minnesota Flooding
State of emergency issued in several Minnesota counties. Emergency Refill Too Soon Procedures in effect through October 28, 2010. >>More
September 29, 2010 - Minnesota Flooding
State of Emergency issued in Minnesota due to heavy rainfall and flooding. >>More
September 23, 2010 - TRICARE Dependent Coverage Extension Act
TRICARE Dependent Coverage Extension Act pending in Congress. >>More
September 22, 2010 - National Health Care Reform
See how health care legislation affects TRICARE. >>More
September 13, 2010 - Colorado Wildfires
State of Emergency issued in Boulder County, CO.>>More
September 13, 2010 - Colorado Wildfires
State of emergency issued in Boulder County, Colorado due to Fourmile Fire. Emergency Refill Too Soon Procedures in effect through October 8, 2010. >>More
September 2, 2010 - Hurricane Earl
State of emergency issued for East Coast states impacted by Hurricane Earl. Emergency Refill Too Soon Procedures in effect through October 3, 2010. >>More
September 2, 2010 - Hurricane Earl
Hurricane Earl impacting the East Coast. >>More
September 2, 2010 - Whooping Cough
Whooping cough epidemic in California...get immunized!
September 1, 2010 - National Childhood Obesity Prevention
August 19, 2010 - Missouri Flooding
Public Health Emergency issued in several Missouri counties. Emergency Refill Too Soon Procedures in effect until September 17, 2010. >>More
August 31, 2010 - Overseas Contract Begins
TRICARE Overseas Program contract begins. >>More
August 31, 2010 - TRICARE Retired Reserve
TRICARE Retired Reserve begins...see if you qualify!
August 26, 2010 - Standard Newsletter
TRICARE Standard e-Newsletter available online!
August 19, 2010 - missouri flooding
Public Health Emergency declared in Missouri. >>More
August 10, 2010 - immunization month
August is Immunizations Month. >>Watch Video
August 6, 2010 - TRR
Interim final rule published for TRICARE Retired Reserve. >>More
August 1, 2010 - What's Changed
July 30, 2010 - medicare rates
Medicare reimbursement rate decrease delayed. >>More...
July 19, 2010 - Communicating through Casualty Care
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on July 22 to learn about communication objectives when dealing with ill or injured service members. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
July 16, 2010 - Our Site is Changing...
We've been working hard to improve the TRICARE Website for you. You can check out the new site now before its live. >>Go to New Site!
July 15, 2010 - TRICARE Can Assist Married Couples with Counseling
Long deployments, multiple moves, and the stress of military life in general can take it's toll on a family. TRICARE can help. Learn more...
July 12, 2010 - Becoming Warfighter Ready
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on July 15 to learn about how to get service members to be warfighter ready. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
July 6, 2010 - Post Deployment Health Plan
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on July 8 to learn about PDHRA and how families fit into the program. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
June 29, 2010 - Are You Fit for Duty?
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on July 1 to learn about preparation for the rigors of work and how to develop an individualized fitness program. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
June 21, 2010 - Men's Fitness
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on June 24 to learn about tips for improving fitness specifically for men. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
June 15, 2010 - Hurricane season is here. Are you prepared?
TRICARE can help you plan for an emergency before the storm. Learn more...
June 15, 2010 - Smoking Quitlines Now Available 24/7!
TRICARE's Smoking Quitlines are now accepting calls! All non-Medicare eligible TRICARE beneficiaries within the U.S. can get assistance with going "smoke-free" by calling the toll-free quitline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Learn more...
June 14, 2010 - Men's Health and Electronic Health Records
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on June 17 to learn about electronic health records and how that pertains to men's health. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
June 8, 2010 - Staying Aware of Colorectal Cancer
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on June 10 to learn about information on colorectal cancer regarding diagnosis and treatment. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
June 2, 2010 - Virtual Worlds Technology for Psychological Health
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on June 3 to learn about virtual worlds technology as a potential new way for post-combat service members to access psychological health care. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
June 2, 2010 - Pay TRICARE Prime Enrollment Fees Electronically
You can pay TRICARE Prime enrollment fees electronically two different ways - direct withdrawal from their retirement pay allotment or by creating an electronic funds transfer (EFTs) linked to a bank account. Learn more...
May 24, 2010 - JTF Capmed and Mental Health
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on May 27 to learn about the mental health resources that are available through JTF Capmed. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
May 17, 2010 - Pet Therapy
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on May 20 to learn about the physiological and mental benefits of pet therapy in the Warrior Transition Battalion. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
May 10, 2010 - Combat Stress
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on May 13 to learn about combat stress syndromes, the misperceptions about combat related post traumatic stress, and the aftermath of the Ft. Hood tragedy. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
May 6, 2010 - Guard Reserve Members
Reserve Component Members who are activated for more than 30 days in support of the oil spill may be eligible for TRICARE. Contact Humana Military at 1-877-298-3408 for more information.
May 6, 2010 - MHS Message from the Chief Information Office
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on May 6 to learn about electronic health records and the Military Health System. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
May 5, 2010 - Key T-3 Contract Decisions
The TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) procurement team is moving ahead with several decisions regarding protests in the third generation of TRICARE Managed Care Support Contracts (T-3). Read more here.
May 3, 2010 - May is Mental Health Month
TRICARE provides many benefits, services and resources for beneficiaries seeking mental or behavioral health care. Visit the Mental Health Resource Center to learn more!
April 26, 2010 - Proper care for children with heat injuries
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on April 29 to learn about the proper care for heat injuries in children who play sports. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
April 19, 2010 - Courage to Care
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on April 22 to learn about Courage to Care, a new, electronic health campaign for military and civilian professionals serving the military community. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
April 12, 2010 - JTF CAPMED and World Class Health Care
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on April 15 to learn about JTF Capmed and programs that are available to service members and their families. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
April 5, 2010 - inTransition Program
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on April 8 to learn about a program that will offer Service members currently receiving mental health treatment access to support coaches and other assistance during their transition between providers. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
March 30, 2010 - Clinical Standards for TBI
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on April 1 to learn about the clinical standards for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
March 26, 2010 - Health Care Reform
Health care reform leaves TRICARE intact. >>More
March 23, 2010 - DCoE Mental Health & TBI
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on March 25 to learn about PTSD, what it is, how common it is, and it is treated. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
March 22, 2010 - Ceremony Honors Fallen Military Medical Personnel
300 people gathered to honor fallen medical service members at the Military Health System's 2010 Remembrance Ceremony on March 16 at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony honored 244 medical service members- medics, corpsman, nurses and doctors- who died in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom from 2001 through Dec. 31, 2009. View the Press Release or watch the Full Video of the ceremony.
March 16, 2010 - Traumatic Brain Injury at Madigan
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on March 18 to learn about the traumatic brain injury program at the medical center. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
March 12, 2010 - Mental Health Support for Service Members in Transition
March 9, 2010 - Veterans Brain Injury Center and Patient Safety
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on March 11 to learn about the DoD patient safety program and how Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center is helping our warriors. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
March 8, 2010 - March 7-13 is Patient Safety Awareness Week
The DoD Patient Safety Program is supporting Patient Safety Awareness Week with a variety of activities and events highlighting the importance of patient safety, while showcasing some of the numerous patient safety success stories. Learn more...
March 2, 2010 - Diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on March 4 to learn about research, diagnosis and treatment planning to help members of the military with psychological health problems and traumatic brain injury. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
February 23, 2010 - Extensions for Regional Contracts
The current regional health care contractors will continue to provide services to beneficiaries until March 31, 2011. Learn more...
February 22, 2010 - Heart Healthy Tips
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on February 25 to learn about heart healthy tips and the prevention of heart disease. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
February 18, 2010 - Join the Great American Spit Out
Join our Great American Spit Out on February 18 and say goodbye to smokeless tobacco once and for all. Learn more...
February 12, 2010 - Stress & the Heart
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on February 18 to learn about the role of behavior in cardiovascular disorders and on various aspects of psychological stress and health. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
February 1, 2010 - Networking for Doctors
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on February 4 to learn why the Nationwide Health Information Network was created and its importance to MHS, DoD, and physicians. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
February 2, 2010 - February is American Heart Month
Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation's number one killer. TRICARE covers a wide variety of preventive screenings to detect heart disease and many cardiovascular therapeutic services. Visit the American Heart Association for tips and tools so you can be more heart healthy!
January 25, 2010 - State of Emergency Issued in California
The State of California has issued a State of Emergency in several California counties and Express Scripts has implemented the Emergency "Refill Too Soon" procedures that remain in effect through February 21, 2010. Learn more...
January 25, 2010 - Recreational Therapy
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on January 28 to learn about therapy used for wounded warriors at WRAMC. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
January 22, 2010 - TRICARE Wants Your Input!
TRICARE is active on the social media sites Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr, and is asking you to tell us what you want to know about your healthcare benefit. Learn more...
January 22, 2010 - Free Online Courses at TRICARE University
TRICARE University offers free online courses 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. If you"re new to the military or just want to learn about the most recent changes, then "TRICARE U" is for you. Learn more...
January 22, 2010 - Oh Say Can You See?
Active duty families are covered for annual routine eye exams and others enrolled in TRICARE Prime, every two years. Getting your eyes checked is a smart idea for anyone, even if you don"t have vision problems. Learn more...
January 19, 2010 - “That Guy” Program
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on January 21 to learn about "That Guy" program which is a Department of Defense-funded, multi-faceted campaign to increase awareness of the problems associated with binge drinking. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
January 13, 2010 - Comprehensive Soldier Fitness
Tune into "Dot-Mil-Docs" on January 14 to learn about Comprehensive Soldier Fitness and how it increases the Resilience of Soldiers and their families. Catch the newest Dot-Mil-Docs podcast every Thursday.
January 4, 2010 - Continuity of Care in Mental Health and Outdoor/Recreation Therapy
Tune in to "Dot-Mil-Docs" on January 7 to learn about the deployment health continuity of care for mental health that heals the wounded and builds their trust and therapy used for wounded warriors at WRAMC . Catch the newest "Dot-Mil-Docs" podcast every Thursday.
