Health.mil: the official website of the Military Health System (MHS)

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  Understanding your TRICARE explanation of benefits

  While an EOB isn’t a bill, it’s still an important document to read through and understand.

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  What is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event?

  Life changes are inevitable; when they occur, your TRICARE health options may change too

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  Transformation, readiness topics of Navy surgeon general’s visit to Portsmouth

  There is a great benefit when transformation is done right

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  Mobile app aids ‘truly informed’ contraception conversations between patients, providers

  The decision aid tool is available as a free download

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• Understanding your TRICARE explanation of benefits
• What is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event?
• Transformation, readiness topics of Navy surgeon general’s visit to Portsmouth
• Mobile app aids ‘truly informed’ contraception conversations between patients, providers

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  Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center releases new concussion screening tool

  Sudden cardiac death in young athletes

  Airmen perform in-flight Transportation Isolation System training

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• MHS Transparency

  The Military Health System is making it easier for patients to find out how we are doing. Visit the new transparency page to download reports about the performance of our military hospitals and clinics.

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• Brain Injury Awareness Month
  

  The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Brain Injury Association of America recognize March as Brain Injury Awareness month to increase awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). 

  According to the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, from 2000-2018 (1 QTR), more than 383,947 service members have been diagnosed with TBI.

  Go to the Brain Injury Awareness Month Spotlight