March 12, 2026

Easily manage your prescriptions with Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Life is busy, so it’s important you have the prescriptions you need when you need them. The TRICARE Pharmacy Program, administered by Express Scripts, makes staying on top of your prescription drugs easy. How? Through the free Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app. The app lets you locate TRICARE retail network pharmacies and securely manage your medications by ordering prescriptions, tracking orders, requesting and canceling refills, and completing other tasks.

March 9, 2026

Teaming up for patient safety strengthens military readiness

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Every day, care teams at military hospitals and clinics work to keep patients safe. Patient safety is everyone’s job across the Military Health System. Patient Safety Awareness Week takes place March 8–14. This year’s theme, “Teaming Up for Patient Safety,” shows how teamwork helps keep patients safe and improves care.

March 5, 2026

How TRICARE can help you screen for cancer

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that it’s possible to detect some types of cancer before you show any signs or symptoms? Getting preventive screening tests makes this possible. TRICARE covers cancer screenings based on your age, sex, and certain risk factors. Learn about which tests may be recommended for you.

March 3, 2026

Understanding the TRICARE Dental Program: Network vs. non-network dentists

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you get dental care through the TRICARE Dental Program? If so, you should know the difference between network and non-network dentists and how they affect your costs. Knowing how the TDP works can help you get care more easily while managing out-of-pocket costs.

Feb. 26, 2026

Q&A: Exploring TRICARE For Life and family member coverage

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Maintaining health care coverage through all phases of life supports good health for you and your family members. When you or a family member becomes eligible for TRICARE For Life, you may have questions about how TFL coverage for one person affects TRICARE coverage for other members of your family.

Feb. 24, 2026

Provide feedback in joint patient focus groups: mild traumatic brain injury, or mTBI

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you experienced a mild traumatic brain injury, or mTBI, also known as a concussion? The Defense Health Agency and Veterans Health Administration would like to hear from you. Together, they’re hosting a virtual focus group on Friday, March 20 at 1 p.m. ET, inviting patients to share their experiences living with and recovering from mTBI.

Feb. 17, 2026

How to enroll your newborn in TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Welcoming a new member to your family is a major milestone. Enrolling your newborn in TRICARE is an important step to make sure they have health care coverage from day one.

Feb. 12, 2026

Learn how TRICARE covers breast cancer screenings

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Screening for breast cancer is important. That’s because it’s the second most common cancer in women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fortunately, getting preventive screenings can help detect breast cancer before you show any signs or symptoms. Your age and your risk for breast cancer determine which tests are recommended for you and covered by TRICARE.

Feb. 11, 2026

New virtual urgent care option for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries in the US

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan? If you see a primary care manager at a military hospital or clinic, you may now have a new way to get urgent care. The Defense Health Agency has expanded its virtual urgent care options in the U.S. This allows TRICARE Prime enrollees ages 12 and older to schedule virtual urgent care through the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line.

Feb. 10, 2026

Patient advocates, Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators, and Debt Collection Assistance Officers: Resources to help you with your TRICARE benefit

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you ever had a question about your TRICARE benefit that left you confused or frustrated? There are resources that can help you with your questions or concerns.