Oct. 27, 2021 How to prevent the flu Influenza (flu) season happens every year. It starts in the fall and continues into the spring. Flu is a potentially serious illness that can lead to a few days of feeling bad and missing work, or it may result in more serious health complications.
Feb. 19, 2021 More options to get COVID-19 vaccine Are you and your family looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine near you? If so, you’ll soon have more options for where you can go to get it. As part of the ongoing response to COVID-19, the federal government has launched the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination. This new program is
May 19, 2020 TRICARE revises telehealth policy to respond to COVID-19 To improve virtual access to health care during COVID-19, TRICARE recently revised its policy on telehealth services. This temporarily allows you access to care more easily during the constraints of the pandemic.
March 31, 2020 Possible military pharmacy changes due to COVID-19 Do you use a military pharmacy? If so, there may be temporary limitations that result in s decrease in service or closure at your pharmacy due to COVID-19.
Jan. 28, 2020 Coronavirus: What providers, patients should know With news of the contagious and potentially deadly illness known as novel coronavirus grabbing headlines worldwide, military health officials say that an informed, common sense approach minimizes the chances of getting sick.
Dec. 19, 2019 MHS GENESIS enabler to more effective military health system The Military Health System continues to implement a new, modern electronic health record - named MHS GENESIS - to harness advanced technology and transform how military health care is delivered to more than 9.5 million beneficiaries.The system’s functional champion, Air Force Maj. Gen. Lee Payne,
Nov. 13, 2019 Time to act: TRICARE Open Season, Federal Benefits Open Season It’s that time of year again. Open season for TRICARE and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program opened Nov. 11, 2019. You’ll have until Dec. 9, 2019 to enroll in a plan or make changes to your existing plan. The changes that you make will become effective Jan. 1, 2020.
Oct. 30, 2019 Mental Health Awareness is a family affair The mental health of service members is a major focus across the Department of Defense, but another concern is the well-being of military families.
Oct. 29, 2019 673d Medical Group holds Medical Provider Open House The 673d Medical Group and Health Net Federal Services held a Medical Provider Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 24, 2019.The event was held to strengthen the relationships of the base’s mission partners with over 100 people attending.
Oct. 21, 2019 2019 TRICARE Open Season, Federal Benefits Open Season starts next month Did you know that the TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season happen only once a year? Unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event, open season is your only chance to enroll in or make a change to your enrollment for the participating programs.TRICARE Open Season applies to anyone
Aug. 12, 2019 FEDVIP provides vision coverage to TRICARE beneficiaries If you need more robust coverage, including glasses, you may also qualify to purchase vision coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).
June 3, 2019 Be prepared for health care needs during this hurricane season With the hurricane season beginning, now’s the time for individuals to prepare for their health care needs during severe weather.TRICARE experts recommend making a list that includes your physician’s name and contact information, medications with dosage and frequency, and type and model number of
April 29, 2019 Voluntary Drug Recall Alert: Fentanyl On April 19, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary recall of a small number of cartons labeled Fentanyl 12 mcg/h Transdermal System patches. Fentanyl is used to manage pain for patients who can tolerate opioids.
March 27, 2019 What is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event? Every year during TRICARE Open Season, you can enroll in or change your TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select health plan. But did you know that outside of TRICARE Open Season, you can only enroll in or make changes to your TRICARE Prime (including the US Family Health Plan) or TRICARE Select plan
Dec. 11, 2018 Missed TRICARE Open Season? There’s still time to act! If you missed TRICARE Open Season, you still have time to enroll. For this year only, you can enroll in or change your TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select plan through Dec. 31, 2018 for coverage starting on Jan. 1, 2019. You may also change your type of enrollment, like switching from individual to
Nov. 14, 2018 TRICARE open enrollment gives plan choices to beneficiaries Beneficiaries of TRICARE who want to make changes to their health care coverage are now able to do so during the TRICARE enrollment period that starts Nov. 12.TRICARE Open Season gives enrollees in the TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select plans the opportunity to review their health care options and make
Nov. 14, 2018 Make 2019 enrollment choices today: Open Season underway TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season are underway. You now have until Dec. 10, 2018 to enroll in a new plan or change your enrollment between plans. The choice you make will take effect Jan. 1, 2019 and will remain in effect through all of 2019.
Oct. 15, 2018 MHS Nurse Advice Line is only a call or click away As of April 1, 2018 the MHS Nurse Advice Line expanded to include additional health care support services. The advice line is available by phone, web chat or video chat to beneficiaries who are anywhere in the world with a military treatment facility – including Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba, South Korea,
Sept. 27, 2018 Expanded TRICARE coverage for eligible National Guard and Reserve members Are you a member of the National Guard or Reserve? Did you receive 12304b orders for a preplanned mission? If so, you may now be eligible for TRICARE early eligibility and transitional health care benefits, the same as Reserve Component members who are activated in support of a contingency
Sept. 24, 2018 TRICARE extends emergency prescription refills in North Carolina and South Carolina To continue assisting TRICARE patients in North Carolina and South Carolina dealing with the aftereffects of Hurricane Florence, the Defense Health Agency is extending emergency prescription refills until Sept. 30.To receive emergency refills through Sept. 30, beneficiaries should take their