AUGUST 5, 2025 - The Defense Health Agency’s Behavioral Health Resources and Virtual Experience, or BRAVE, is helping our patients around the world get quicker access to mental health resources. BRAVE augments local mental health services with video teleconferencing at facilities where mental health services may be in short supply. BRAVE is primarily for active duty … [Read more...]
TRICARE Coverage for Guard and Reserve Members
JULY 31, 2025 - Are you or your sponsor in the National Guard or Reserve? Your health coverage changes when activating or deactivating. Here’s what you need to know. “National Guard and Reserve members have different TRICARE coverage options when they transition between active and inactive status,” said Brian Smith, senior health system specialist, TRICARE Health Plan, at … [Read more...]
Check Your TRICARE Information in DEERS Today
JULY 30, 2025 - 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 is key to managing military health benefits, supporting the needs of service members, retirees, and their … [Read more...]
Know How To Access TRICARE Portals
JULY 25, 2025 - Whether you need to make an appointment, check a claim, or download forms, knowing where to log in can make using your TRICARE benefits easier. Today’s Military Health System relies on multiple online platforms—each with a specific purpose. Understanding them, and how they’re evolving, can help you make the most of your health coverage. Keep in mind: TRICARE … [Read more...]
Your TRICARE Pharmacy Program Benefit
JULY 23, 2025 - Have you recently refilled a prescription at a military pharmacy? If so, you may know that military pharmacies have different procedures than civilian pharmacies. When a provider issues a new prescription to a military pharmacy, you need to activate the prescription before a pharmacist fills it. Recently, the Defense Health Agency has developed and updated … [Read more...]