APRIL 16, 2025 - For service members and their family members living overseas, challenges like language barriers and unfamiliar health systems may make getting medical care stressful. But getting health care overseas doesn’t have to be difficult. Luckily, TRICARE offers a program to help. “The Near Patient Program aims to help monitor your medical care and assist you,” said … [Read more...]
Connect the Dots about Measles
APRIL 15, 2025 - It’s not hard to connect the dots. Once considered eradicated, measles is now escalating. Naval Hospital Bremerton public health and preventive medicine providers have been paying close attention to locally confirmed measle cases in the Puget Sound area, as well as outbreaks across the country. While there isn’t cause for alarm, but there is always a … [Read more...]
Benefits of Military Eyewear for Better Vision and Protection
APRIL 17, 2025 - Soldiers require clear vision both at the day and nighttime. The U.S. Army continuously invests into developing cutting-edge eyewear products that increase their battlefield performance capabilities. The requirement for military eyewear extends to both short-term defense of eyes against projectiles and extended protection against harsh field conditions. The … [Read more...]
USID Online Renewal Saves Time
APRIL 10, 2025 – A recent DOD self-service initiative helps Navy personnel, retirees, and family members save time by skipping the trip to the ID Card Office. Uniformed Services Identification Card (USID) card holders or sponsors can renew USIDs from home using the ID Card Office Online. Retirees and family members use the Next Generation USID for benefits, privileges, and … [Read more...]
New TRICARE Drive Time Waiver Policy
APRIL 9, 2025 - Are you moving to a new home? Is it more than a 30-minute drive from your primary care manager? If so, TRICARE is making it simpler to keep your TRICARE Prime coverage. Now, most families who live more than 30 minutes but less than 100 miles from their PCM can continue seeing them without taking action. What's new?In the past, if you moved more than 30 … [Read more...]