SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 - The Defense Health Agency recently announced it will implement existing regulatory controls regarding TRICARE coverage of weight loss medications, including Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs, to ensure prescription processing aligns with federal coverage requirements. You may have questions, such as: Why do some plans cover these drugs while TRICARE … [Read more...]
Defense Health Agency Unveils findDHA Tool
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 - If you’ve ever asked, “Where on Earth is the Defense Health Agency?” the answer may surprise you. With hundreds of military hospitals and clinics, dental clinics, veterinary clinics, research facilities, and so much more, DHA’s footprint is large, spanning 44 U.S. states and territories and more than 10 countries worldwide. Now, there’s one place you can … [Read more...]
Get Support from the Military Health System
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 - Military families face unique stressors. Frequent moves, deployments, and separation from family can impact health and well-being. For anyone who may feel they need someone to talk to, the Military Health System is here to help. “It’s crucial for the military family to seek mental, emotional, and spiritual grounding to fully become a part of the U.S. … [Read more...]
Eligibility and Coverage With TRICARE Prime Remote
AUGUST 28, 2025 - If you live far from a military hospital or clinic, TRICARE Prime Remote could be the right TRICARE health plan for you. While TRICARE Prime is only available to eligible beneficiaries in Prime Service Areas (designated regions that have proximity to military hospitals or clinics), TPR extends coverage beyond PSAs. This plan helps active duty service … [Read more...]
Understanding the TRICARE Prime Referral Process
AUGUST 27, 2025 - Do you have TRICARE Prime? If so, you likely get most of your routine health care from your primary care manager. But sometimes, you may need specialty care that your PCM can’t provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. Having a referral can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Referrals can also help reduce the time you need to wait to get … [Read more...]