The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military hospital remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.
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Jan. 14, 2025

Check Out the Updated TRICARE Publications Suite

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you looking for the latest details about your TRICARE health plan? TRICARE has updated its entire publications suite with information about your health plan. The new publications now include current details like how to find your TRICARE region, how to contact your regional contractor, and what you’ll pay for care.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jessica Casey, 42nd Medical Group registered nurse, starts an IV on a patient at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Dec.19, 2024

Jan. 10, 2025

Maxwell AFB nurse makes history with first-ever civilian hospital rotation

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — A registered nurse from the 42nd Medical Group has become the first nurse from Maxwell to complete the Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program (CMRP) rotation at the Level 2 Trauma Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama.

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Jan. 10, 2025

Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation in recognition of MOMMC’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

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Jan. 8, 2025

DHA Hospitals Earn Top Honors From the Leapfrog Group

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Leapfrog Group has named two Defense Health Agency hospitals among the best in the nation. This shows the military's strong focus on keeping patients safe and providing high-quality care.

21-year-old Navy Master-at-Arms Seaman Autumn Henigin and her proud husband, 20-year-old Navy Master-at-Arms Seaman Apprentice Latrell Ross, celebrate the birth of their daughter, Sierra Ross, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Sierra was the first baby of 2025 to be born at the hospital. (photo courtesy Xavier Myrick)

Jan. 7, 2025

Walter Reed Welcomes First Baby of 2025

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — “Well, this is a helluva way to start the new year!” declared 21-year-old Navy Master-at-Arms Seaman Autumn Henigin, one day after giving birth to the first baby of 2025 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

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Jan. 6, 2025

Live in the West Region? Provide Your Payment Information to TriWest Now

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states that moved to the West Region on Jan. 1? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card, you must now securely give your recurring payment information to the West Region contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune welcomes first baby of 2025 in Onslow County

Jan. 2, 2025

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune welcomes first baby of 2025 in Onslow County

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune welcomed the first baby of 2025 for Onslow County, North Carolina. Stella Ray Esther Basham was born at 1:20 a.m. on January 1, 2025.

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Jan. 1, 2025

CRDAMC welcomes first baby of 2025

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center welcomed, Greyson Holbrooke Smith, the first baby of the year born at the hospital. Proud parents 1st Lt. Brady Smith, air defense artillery officer, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, and Danielle welcomed baby Greyson at 3:04 a.m., weighing 8 pounds, 2 ounces and 20 3/4 inches.

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Dec. 31, 2024

Children’s Hospital Colorado to remain in-network provider

BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Children's Hospital Colorado will remain an in-network, participating TRICARE provider under the new T-5 contract with TriWest Healthcare Alliance.

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Dec. 31, 2024

Children’s Hospital Colorado to remain in-network provider

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Children's Hospital Colorado will remain an in-network, participating TRICARE provider under the new T-5 contract with TriWest Healthcare Alliance.

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