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Q&A: What To Know as New TRICARE Contracts Begin in 2025
New TRICARE managed care support contracts, known as T-5, will start on Jan. 1, 2025. The new contracts will improve health care delivery, quality, and access for beneficiaries living in the United States.
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Retiring? Get Answers to Your TRICARE Questions at May 23 Webinar
Are you or your sponsor approaching retirement from active duty or the National Guard or Reserve? On Thursday, May 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. ET, join TRICARE for a webinar about the TRICARE plans available to you in retirement.
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TRICARE and Marriage: What You Need To Know
Getting married is an exciting time in your life. If you’re a new military spouse, there are certain things you need to do to enroll in a TRICARE health plan.
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Age 45 or Older? Screen for Colorectal Cancer With TRICARE
Colorectal cancer is on the rise in people under 50 in the United States. Recent guidelines state that anyone at average risk for colorectal cancer should start getting screenings at age 45. Getting screened is easy, and TRICARE covers several options for colorectal cancer exams.
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Unlock Your Health by Getting Vaccinated
Getting vaccinated is one of the most effective and easy things you can do to prevent diseases, serious illness, and disability. It’s easy to get your free vaccines at military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region.
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Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line
Need health care guidance? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help.
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Unlock Your Health by Understanding the Referral Process
Sometimes, you may need care that your PCM can’t provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. Having a referral can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Referrals can also help reduce the time you need to wait to get specialty care.
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Unlock Your Health: 3 Tips For Managing Your DEERS Record
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