AUGUST 23, 2024 – Do you have a new prescription you need to fill? Or maybe you’ve been taking the same drug for years. It’s helpful to know some key terms to get your medications affordably. “Your medical needs and your health plan can affect what you pay at the pharmacy,” said Air Force Lt. Col. Leighcraft A. Shakes, TRICARE Pharmacy Contract Support Chief at the Defense … [Read more...]
National Immunization Awareness Month
AUGUST 15, 2024 - National Immunization Awareness Month, observed in August, focuses on increasing education and awareness about the importance of immunizations in protecting individuals and the community from harmful diseases. Vaccinations play a critical role in maintaining overall health and preventing the spread of diseases. When your body is introduced to harmful … [Read more...]
TRICARE Tips for Managing Your DEERS Record
AUGUST 14, 2024 – When was the last time you looked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is up to date? If it’s been a while, it’s extremely important to take time and log in to DEERS to review or update your information. “DEERS plays a critical role in the administration and management of military healthcare benefits, supporting … [Read more...]
Targeted Care Rolling Out Across DoD
AUGUST 12, 2024 - The Defense Health Agency is introducing a new approach at behavioral health clinics, called targeted care, to help improve access to mental health resources. Targeted care refers service members and other beneficiaries to the clinical or non-clinical mental health resources best suited to support their needs, offering earlier interventions and promoting … [Read more...]
Tuition Assistance 101 and How to Apply
AUGUST 2, 2024 – Supervisory and professional occupations often require postsecondary higher education, providing larger salaries and more financial security. The Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. Retention and College Assistance Program (DCTA) offers Guardsmen tuition assistance to any accredited educational degree program anywhere in the United States offering up to $12,500 … [Read more...]