DECEMBER 12, 2024 - In early November the Defense Health Agency sent out a cautionary note about a fake website masquerading as DoD’s electronic health record MHS GENESIS. The cyber alert was shared by military treatment facilities like Naval Hospital Bremerton which stated, “If you find any website that reference the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or other information about MHS … [Read more...]
TRICARE Open Season Ends Dec. 10th
DECEMBER 6, 2024 – Time is running out to review and update your TRICARE health plan for 2025. TRICARE Open Season ends Tuesday, Dec. 10, marking your last day to enroll in a new plan or make changes to your health coverage. This annual period gives you the opportunity to ensure your family has the right healthcare coverage for your needs in the coming year. “If you want to … [Read more...]
TRICARE Regions Are Changing Jan. 1, 2025
DECEMBER 4, 2024 – Jan. 1, 2025, marks the start of health care delivery under TRICARE’s new regional contracts. There will be changes to the TRICARE regions in the U.S. as part of the new contracts. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) will move to the West Region. … [Read more...]
TRICARE Open Season: Understanding Who’s Eligible
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - It’s that time of year again—TRICARE Open Season is here. Open season, which began Nov. 11, runs until Dec. 10. During this period, most beneficiaries with TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make changes to their health plan for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025. “TRICARE Open Season is your opportunity to make changes to your health plan that match your … [Read more...]
Get Your Updated COVID Shot With TRICARE
NOVEMBER 26, 2024 – The new 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine is now available to TRICARE beneficiaries, at doctor’s offices and pharmacies. Getting vaccinated helps protect not just you, but also your family members and fellow community members. "The COVID-19 virus keeps changing. That's why we have a new vaccine to match the virus strains that are making people sick now," said … [Read more...]