FEBRUARY 6, 2025 - The Defense Media Activity (DMA) and the American Forces Network (AFN) invite overseas audiences to enjoy the military network's full-day coverage of America's most watched sporting event, the Super Bowl, beginning this Sunday, February 9. With the generous support of the National Football League (NFL), AFN will air Super Bowl LIX, featuring the Kansas … [Read more...]
New TRICARE Dental Program Contract in March 2025
JANUARY 31, 2025 – A new TRICARE Dental Program contract will bring changes and improvements starting March 1. United Concordia will continue to administer the TDP. However, they’ll offer new services and lower costs for many members. If you have TDP coverage, you'll see these changes in your February bill for coverage effective March 1. "These changes reflect our commitment … [Read more...]
TRICARE West Waives Referral Approval Requirement
JANUARY 27, 2025 – Are you enrolled in TRICARE Prime? You should know that the Defense Health Agency has waived the requirement to obtain pre-authorization for referrals to outpatient specialty care for TRICARE Prime enrollees in the West region. This means TRICARE-authorized specialty care providers don’t need to wait for TriWest to approve referrals issued by your primary … [Read more...]
TRICARE Extends Payment Deadline to Feb. 28
JANUARY 23, 2025 – The Defense Health Agency today announced TRICARE beneficiaries in the West Region have until Friday, Feb. 28, to update their payment information with TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the new West Region contractor, and pay their premiums or risk losing coverage. Beneficiaries have three options for updating their payment information quickly and … [Read more...]
A First Aid Kit for Life
JANUARY 22, 2025 – Precautionary actions are essential for ensuring safety and well-being. Consider the importance of wearing solar glasses during solar eclipses, enrolling in an annual CPR class to enhance lifesaving skills for emergencies, adhering to road laws that protect pedestrians, motorcyclists, and other drivers, and having smoke detectors in homes. Incorporating … [Read more...]