JULY 22, 2024 - Beginning in 2026, the legacy Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card will no longer be accepted for access to benefits, privileges, or DoD bases. According to the DoD Common Access Card website, USID cards are issued to retired military and Reserve members, dependent family members of uniformed Service members, and other eligible individuals in … [Read more...]
Does TRICARE For Life Work With Other Insurance?
JULY 19, 2024 – Do you have TRICARE For Life? If so, you may know that Medicare and TRICARE For Life work together to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. After Medicare processes your claim, it forwards the claim to TRICARE For Life for processing. This eliminates the need for you to file a claim. But if you also have other health insurance, also known as “OHI,” you may have … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Observes National Therapeutic Recreation Week
JULY 16, 2024 - Walter Reed has one of the most robust therapeutic recreation programs in the Military Health System (MHS), helping beneficiaries improve and recover from disabilities and illnesses through various of adaptive activities. National Therapeutic Recreation Week, celebrated annually the second week in July, highlights the importance of recreation therapy in … [Read more...]
Celebrate Safely: Essential Tips for the 4th of July
JULY 3, 2024 — The 4th of July is a time for fireworks, cookouts, and enjoying the great outdoors, especially at lakes and parks. While fireworks are not allowed on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property, the focus on safety applies everywhere. “The Tulsa District hosts more than twenty-two million visitors each year,” said Hutch Todd, Keystone Lake assistant manager. … [Read more...]
June is Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month
JUNE 28, 2024 - Did you know that June is Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month? It’s the perfect time to start focusing on the many benefits they bring when added to your diet. According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, individuals should include more fruits and vegetables in their daily diet by aiming to eat 1.5- to 2-cups-equivalent of fruits and 2- to … [Read more...]