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‘It has been a life saver’: Department of War civilians in Japan discuss health care pilot program
Department of War civilian employees in Japan joined a virtual town hall event, hosted by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Health Affairs and featuring a detailed presentation of the pilot program with opportunities to share experiences.
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. Visit tricare.mil/shutdown for more information.
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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