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Information for Patients: About TRICARE

TRICARE is the health care program for almost 9.6 million beneficiaries worldwide—including active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, their families, survivors, certain former spouses and others registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). To learn more about TRICARE:   

Your TRICARE health plan offers:

Visit the TRICARE Newsroom to see the latest news and updates about your TRICARE benefit today!

Looking for your Military Hospital or Clinic?

If you get care at a military hospital or clinic, your individual hospital or clinic website is your best source for information about your health care. Not sure which one is yours?

Have you heard about MHS GENESIS?

MHS GENESIS is the Military Health System's new electronic health record and is replacing TRICARE Online across the U.S. and overseas. When fully deployed, MHS GENESIS will provide a single health record for service members, veterans, and their families.

MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

Visit the MHS GENESIS Patient PortalThe MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is a secure website for 24/7 access to your health information, including managing appointments and exchanging messages with your care team. The new patient portal is launching at sites as MHS GENESIS deploys, replacing the TRICARE Online Secure Patient Portal. 

To access the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal:

  • Go to the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal
  • Beneficiaries can log in using their DS Logon
  • Premium Access (Level 2) is required to view the health record
  • There is no additional fee for Premium Access

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How COVID-19 Public Health Emergency’s End Affects TRICARE

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The Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 expired at the end of May 11. You might be wondering what this means about the state of COVID-19 or if there are changes to your TRICARE coverage.

TRICARE Website Fact Sheet

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TRICARE.mil is the public-facing website for the health care program for uniformed service members and their families around the world.

New TRICARE Dental Program Premiums Start May 1

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Premiums are what you pay each month for TRICARE Dental Program coverage. New TDP rates are effective May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024.

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TRICARE Answers Your Questions About Baby Formula

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The shortage of baby formula is having an impact on millions of families including military families. Here are a few questions and answers about the shortage to help.

What is the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration?

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Are you an expecting parent? Are you thinking of having a child? TRICARE is now providing more options to those who are planning to expand their family through the childbirth and breastfeeding benefits under the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration (CBSD). Learn more https://www.tricare.mil/cbsd.

TRICARE QLE Knowledge Retiring from Active Duty

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4/29/2022
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When you retire, your TRICARE options will change and you’ll need to take action. Learn more at www.tricare.mil/retiring.

TRICARE QLE Knowledge Getting Divorced 2

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Divorce is tough. It’s also a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event. Learn more at www.tricare.mil/lifeevents

TRICARE QLE Knowledge - Getting Divorced, Former Spouses

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TRICARE QLE Knowledge Plan | Getting Married

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Congratulations on getting married! This is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event that may impact your health plan options. Learn more at www.tricare.mil/marriage.

TRICARE Qualifying Life Events

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Your TRICARE plan options may change after you experience a TRICARE QLE. Learn more at www.tricare.mil/lifeevents.

Poster: The Game of Life

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Display this poster in your facility to educate beneficiaries about TRICARE's qualifying life events which could trigger a change in your TRICARE coverage.

TRICARE QLE: Retired National Guard or Reserve Member Turning 60

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3/7/2022
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Retiring from the National Guard and Reserve isn’t itself a QLE. However, turning age 60 after having retired from the National Guard and Reserve is a QLE. Retired Reserve members have different TRICARE options available before and after age 60. To learn more about TRICARE QLEs, visit www.tricare.mil/lifeevents.

TRICARE QLE: Death in the Family

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3/7/2022
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If your sponsor dies while serving on active duty, TRICARE continues to provide coverage for surviving family members. To learn more about TRICARE QLEs, visit www.tricare.mil/lifeevents.

TRICARE QLE: Gaining or Losing Command-Sponsorship in Overseas Areas

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Family members may need to be command-sponsored in some overseas locations to qualify to enroll in some plans. To learn more about TRICARE QLEs, visit www.tricare.mil/lifeevents.

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Last Updated: March 01, 2023
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