MARCH 25, 2026 - Do you need to get care at a military hospital or clinic overseas? How you get care depends on whether you live overseas or if you’re just visiting. This article explains how to get care at an overseas military hospital or clinic in both situations. “Knowing your beneficiary status and health plan before you travel or move overseas helps you get the care you … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Puts Patient Safety First
MARCH 24, 2026 - At Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), the hospital team aims to ensure that patient safety is never a concern, protecting every patient from preventable harm. Walter Reed has consistently earned an "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group, the most recent for fall 2025, highlighting the medical center’s commitment to patient safety and … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About TRICARE Deductibles
MARCH 18, 2026 - Health care costs can feel confusing—but they don’t have to be. TRICARE uses specific terms to describe what you pay and how your benefit works. You may see these terms on your explanation of benefits after getting care. Understanding them helps you plan ahead and avoid unexpected costs. “Knowing your TRICARE cost terms takes the guesswork out of your health … [Read more...]
Manage TRICARE Prescriptions with Mobile App
MARCH 13, 2026 - Life is busy, so it’s important you have the prescriptions you need when you need them. The TRICARE Pharmacy Program, administered by Express Scripts, makes staying on top of your prescription drugs easy. How? Through the free Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app. The app lets you locate TRICARE retail network pharmacies and securely manage your medications by … [Read more...]
How TRICARE Can Help You Screen for Cancer
MARCH 6, 2026 - Did you know that it’s possible to detect some types of cancer before you show any signs or symptoms? Getting preventive screening tests makes this possible. “Screening tests are a powerful tool for taking care of your health — If you have cancer, finding it early can help make it easier to treat,” said Jeannine Pickrell, MS, RN, director, Population Health, … [Read more...]