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...]
Manage TRICARE Prescriptions With Mobile App
JULY 12, 2024 – Looking for a convenient way to keep track of your medications? Want to see the status of your prescriptions before you head to the pharmacy? Download the free Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app to securely manage your medications anytime, anywhere. Express Scripts is the TRICARE Pharmacy Program contractor that administers your pharmacy benefit. “The mobile … [Read more...]
The Transition Assistance Program
JUNE 27, 2024 - The Department of Defense remains committed to supporting our warfighters and their families as they transition from military to civilian life. The DoD Transition Assistance Program (TAP), mandated for all service members with 180 days or more of continuous active duty, is the cornerstone of this support. TAP sets the stage for a successful transition, … [Read more...]
New Patient Resources Section on TRICARE Website
JUNE 17, 2024 – Are you looking for information and tools to help manage your health care and TRICARE benefit? Check out the new Patient Resources section on tricare.mil. This section makes it easy to find forms, track your health records, learn about disaster alerts, and more. “We understand that you need quick and easy access to essential health care information,” said … [Read more...]