Defense Health Agency
The Defense Health Agency provides health services to approximately 9.5 million beneficiaries, including uniformed service members, military retirees, and their families. The DHA operates one of the nation’s largest health plans, the TRICARE Health Plan, and manages a global network of more than 700 military hospitals, clinics, and dental facilities.
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Oct 29, 2024
Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, “Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2–3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live.
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Oct 24, 2024
TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11—that’s just a few weeks away. If you’re a TRICARE beneficiary, this is the time when you can enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2025. You can make these changes through Tuesday, Dec. 10.
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Oct 23, 2024
If you’ve submitted a claim for reimbursement, then you may be familiar with the TRICARE claim form, Patient’s Request for Medical Payment (DD Form 2642). In September 2024, this form was updated to include fields that’ll make it easier when filing claims for care received overseas.
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Oct 21, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Puerto Rico may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 27, 2024, due to Invest AL94.
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Oct 21, 2024
It’s almost time for TRICARE Open Season, which begins Nov. 11. That means you should check your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System as soon as possible. There will be a global TRICARE enrollment freeze from Oct. 25 to 27, and limitations to the Beneficiary Web Enrollment self-service portal between Oct. 28 and Dec. 31.
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Oct 21, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Chaves County, New Mexico, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 30, 2024, due to flooding.
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Oct 17, 2024
The fall and winter months bring an increased risk of respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus. Getting your flu shot is an easy way to help ward off illness. The vaccine lowers your chance of getting sick, going to the hospital, or even dying from the flu.
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Oct 15, 2024
The Defense Health Agency today announced TRICARE Prime beneficiaries in 16 Florida counties may see any provider without a referral from their primary care manager through Oct. 18, 2024, due to hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Oct 11, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Tennessee may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 20, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene.
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Oct 11, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in North Carolina may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 20, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene.
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Oct 10, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in South Carolina may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 20, 2024, due to Hurricane Milton.
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Oct 10, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two New Mexico counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 19, 2024, due to the South Fork Fire.
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Oct 10, 2024
Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) moving to the West Region in 2025? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage via credit card or bank electronic funds transfer, you can now securely give your recurring payment information to the incoming West ...
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Oct 8, 2024
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.
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Oct 8, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 51 Florida counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 17, 2024, due to Hurricane Milton.
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Last Updated: December 27, 2023