Attention TRICARE beneficiaries!  
You may experience busy signals when calling the military pharmacy prescription refill interactive voice response system – or prescription refill line – Jan. 26 to Feb. 5, 2026, as the system is updated.  
Each military pharmacy’s prescription refill line may be unavailable for about two hours. If you call the prescription refill line at this time, you will hear a busy signal. Please wait and call back to complete your refill later.  
You may still use the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to refill your prescriptions.  
You may report issues to the DHA Global Service Center by calling 800-600-9332. 
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Jan. 29, 2026

Check out the new TRICARE Dental Program premiums starting March 1

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program? You should know that new premium rates will be in effect March 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027. Take a look and find the premium rate you’ll be paying in the coming coverage year.

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Jan. 27, 2026

Pharmacy copayments waived for TRICARE Prime Remote enrollees in the US beginning Feb. 28, 2026

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you an active duty family member enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote? Do you live in the U.S.? Effective Feb. 28, 2026, you’ll no longer pay a copayment when filling covered prescriptions. This copayment wavier applies to both retail network pharmacies and TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery.

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Jan. 22, 2026

Retirement changes your TRICARE coverage: Learn what to do if you’re retiring in 2026

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you getting ready to retire from active duty or the National Guard or Reserve? You should know there are some steps to take to ensure your TRICARE coverage continues as you make the transition to civilian life. This article explains what you need to do to keep your TRICARE benefit in retirement.

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Jan. 20, 2026

What are my 2026 TRICARE For Life costs?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that Medicare Part A and Part B costs change each year on Jan. 1? If you have TRICARE For Life or you’ll become eligible for Medicare this year, now is a good time to review these costs.

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Jan. 15, 2026

Your safety, your comfort, your choice: Requesting chaperones at military hospitals and clinics

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When you get care at a military hospital or clinic, your safety, comfort, and privacy are top priorities. The Defense Health Agency recently published its chaperone policy across all military hospitals and clinics worldwide. You can request a chaperone for any physical exam or medical or dental visit.

Woman wearing blouse looks at smartphone. Text reads: "Your Health Results, Sooner. Get your lab results, radiology reports, pathology findings, clinical notes, and other test results as soon as they're ready in the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. Results may appear before your provider has a chance to review them. Your provider will contact you with anything that requires urgent, sensitive, or time-critical follow up." MHS GENESIS logo. Footnote: "MHS GENESIS is a registered trademark of the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency. All rights reserved."

Jan. 13, 2026

Get your health results faster in 2026: Lab and test results immediately available in your MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you get care at a military hospital or clinic? Starting Jan. 20, you’ll be able to access lab results, radiology reports, pathology reports, and clinical notes immediately through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal.

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Jan. 8, 2026

Make the most of your TRICARE pharmacy benefit in 2026

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The TRICARE Pharmacy Program helps you get the prescription drugs you need in a safe, easy, and affordable way. Express Scripts administers the TRICARE pharmacy benefit and offers tools to help you manage your prescriptions.

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Jan. 6, 2026

TRICARE-allowable charges and balance billing: What you need to know

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — You may have heard the terms “allowable charge” and “balance billing.” But what do these terms mean when you have TRICARE? This article explains the different types of TRICARE-authorized providers and what they’re allowed to charge you.

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Dec. 31, 2025

Have TRICARE For Life? Here's what to do if you move

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you planning to move soon? Whether you’re moving across town or overseas, TRICARE For Life moves with you.

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Dec. 22, 2025

Getting married? Here’s what you need to know about your TRICARE benefit

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Getting married is an exciting milestone in your life! It’s also a time when many changes come along, including changes to your health coverage. Whether you’re a service member, a retiree, or marrying someone who is, it’s important to understand how marriage can affect your TRICARE eligibility and coverage.

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