Did you know that June is Men’s Health Month? If you’re a man, it’s a good time to take stock of your overall health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the life expectancy for men in the U.S. is nearly six years less than that for women. And that gap is getting wider. However, men can still live long, healthy lives by eating ...

An overview of the TRICARE pharmacy benefit and the beneficiary formulary change communication process over the last five years.

For military families, summer can be a time of big changes due to permanent change of station (PCS) season. When moving, it helps to make a list of items you want to pack up and move with you. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about losing your TRICARE coverage during your move.

The Military Health System recently launched new and enhanced business tools as part of the full suite of capabilities in MHS GENESIS, the new electronic health record. These new tools allow our hospitals and clinics to accurately collect your information at the beginning of your visit. To learn more about MHS GENESIS, please visit health.mil ...

The Military Health System recently launched new and enhanced business tools as part of the full suite of capabilities in MHS GENESIS, the new electronic health record. The new tools integrate clinical and business capabilities and workflows, and require collaboration from all hospital and clinic staff across the continuum of care to provide a ...

Exploring different countries and cultures is exciting. As you plan your trip, you may have some questions about what coverage TRICARE offers when you travel overseas. It’s important to prepare for your trip with your health care in mind.

“How are you?” It’s a question almost everyone answers every day. Like most, your usual response is probably, “Fine, thanks. How are you?” But if you really think about it, are you fine? Maybe you haven’t been yourself in a while. You’re feeling sad, stressed, lonely, or just not how you want to feel. You’d like to start feeling better but aren’t ...

TRICARE covers age-appropriate vaccines, as recommended by the CDC. You can get TRICARE covered vaccines from military hospitals or clinics and network pharmacies at no cost. If you choose to get vaccinated by a TRICARE-authorized provider, like your doctor's office, you may have a copayment or a cost-share for the office visit. To learn more about ...

The MHS GENESIS health library gives patients the ability to search for almost anything they would like to know about their health.

The Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 expired at the end of May 11. You might be wondering what this means about the state of COVID-19 or if there are changes to your TRICARE coverage.

Are you enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan? Whether you’re a new or longtime enrollee, you need to know about your primary care manager (PCM). Your PCM is the health care provider you’ll visit for most of your care.

DS Log on is a website that gives you access to over 20 portals to help you manage your benefits. DSLog on can help you enroll in TRICARE plans, apply for benefits online, check claim status, access your health record patient portal and more. Sign up for your free account. For more information, go to https://tricare.mil/dslogon.

It’s easy to get the vaccines you need. TRICARE covers age-appropriate doses of vaccines, based on CDC recommendations.

Premiums are what you pay each month for TRICARE Dental Program coverage. New TDP rates are effective May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024.