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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Apr 8, 2025
Are you moving to a new home? Is it more than a 30-minute drive from your primary care manager? If so, TRICARE is making it simpler to keep your TRICARE Prime coverage. Now, most families who live more than 30 minutes but less than 100 miles from their PCM can continue seeing them without taking action.
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Jan 21, 2025
The Defense Health Agency today announced TRICARE beneficiaries in the West Region have until Friday, Feb. 28, to update their payment information with TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the new West Region contractor, and pay their premiums or risk losing coverage.
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Jan 16, 2025
Do you know what to do when you or a family member feels sick, but it’s outside of business hours or it’s the weekend? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help when you need healthcare guidance.
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Jan 14, 2025
Are you looking for the latest details about your TRICARE health plan? TRICARE has updated its entire publications suite with information about your health plan. The new publications now include current details like how to find your TRICARE region, how to contact your regional contractor, and what you’ll pay for care.
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Jan 8, 2025
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two California counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Jan. 17, 2025, due to the Palisades Fire.
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Jan 8, 2025
The Leapfrog Group has named two Defense Health Agency hospitals among the best in the nation. This shows the military's strong focus on keeping patients safe and providing high-quality care.
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Jan 6, 2025
Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states that moved to the West Region on Jan. 1? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card, you must now securely give your recurring payment information to the West Region contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance.
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Dec 31, 2024
The Defense Health Agency has announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 11 Alabama counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Jan. 9, 2025, due to storm damage.
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Dec 31, 2024
The Defense Health Agency has announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 20 Mississippi counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Jan. 9, 2025, due to tornado damage.
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Dec 23, 2024
With the end of the year approaching, it’s a good time to consider your family’s healthcare needs for the coming year. As you think about things like scheduling preventive care visits and knowing your 2025 TRICARE costs, you should also note some changes coming to TRICARE in 2025.
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Dec 20, 2024
Respiratory syncytial virus is a common but potentially dangerous respiratory illness. Immunizations are available to protect TRICARE beneficiaries who are considered high risk from RSV infection. These immunizations help protect older adults and newborns, who face higher risks from respiratory illness.
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Dec 19, 2024
Changes are coming to TRICARE’s regional contracts Jan. 1, 2025. These changes will affect you if you live in the U.S. The key to a smooth transition is to take a few simple steps now, before the end of the year.
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Dec 17, 2024
Do you get your prescriptions at a military pharmacy in the U.S.? You should know that the Defense Health Agency is upgrading to a new prescription refill system at military pharmacies. The new Interactive Voice Response system will help standardize refill notices.
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Dec 16, 2024
The Defense Health Agency has announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three California counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Dec. 24, 2024, due to a recent tornado.
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Dec 11, 2024
If you get care outside of a military hospital or clinic, it’s important to understand your civilian provider options. TRICARE’s new regional contracts, which begin Jan. 1, 2025, will affect the TRICARE provider networks in the U.S. You’re now able to check the network provider directories for both the East Region and West Region.
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Last Updated: December 27, 2023