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‘You matter to us more than you’ll ever understand,’ Medal of Honor recipient says to Military Health System
Retired Army Capt. Florent Groberg shared his story of hope and recovery through Military Health System healthcare at the 2026 Military Health System Conference in Dallas, Texas, May 27. “We will never say thank you enough,” he said.
Accessing Military Health Care During Lapse in Appropriations
The Military Health System will continue to provide health care during a government lapse in appropriations. There may be some effects on the delivery of health care services within military hospitals and clinics. Contact your hospital or clinic to confirm hours of operations and services provided.
Will my insurance cover a virtual health visit?
If you are a Department of Defense beneficiary receiving virtual health care from a military hospital or clinic, your virtual health visit is covered. To find out more about covered services for TRICARE, please visit https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered/Telemedicine.
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