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  • What you need to know about new TRICARE pharmacy network options

    As of Dec. 15, CVS Pharmacy is a part of the TRICARE retail pharmacy network. At the same time, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and some community pharmacies are no longer a part of the TRICARE network. What does this mean for you? Although the list of retail network pharmacies has changed, you can still get

  • TRICARE Open Season starts, explore your options

    Autumn is upon us. That means it’s time to consider your health care options for 2022. TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 8 and ends Monday, Dec. 13. If you’re enrolled in or eligible for a TRICARE Prime option or TRICARE Select, open season applies to you. This is your chance to enroll in a

  • Possible military pharmacy changes due to COVID-19

    Do you use a military pharmacy? If so, there may be temporary limitations that result in s decrease in service or closure at your pharmacy due to COVID-19. To maintain patient and personnel safety, you may have to temporarily switch your prescription to TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or to a TRICARE

  • Milestone changes coming to TRICARE

    TRICARE beneficiaries will soon have increased access to health care through key changes that are set to take place in January 2018. With the benefit set to undergo some of the biggest improvements in more than two decades, beneficiaries will be able to take command of their health care through

  • TRICARE changes to Nexium coverage

    Starting June 28, the drug Nexium will no longer be a TRICARE preferred, or formulary, drug. This means it will no longer be available in military pharmacies, and you will pay more if you get it through TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or a retail network pharmacy.

  • Commentary: Health literacy is important

    Health literacy means how well you understand your basic health information and services available to you. According to Health.gov, nearly nine out of 10 adults may lack the skills needed to manage their health and prevent disease. First, you should know or have a copy of your health history, prior

  • TRICARE to expand preventive service coverage

    TRICARE has always had excellent coverage of important preventive services and they are making it better. TRICARE is adding preventive services to ensure alignment with recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, and the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration’s guidelines.

  • Hurricane Matthew affecting TRICARE beneficiaries in several areas

    FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFRNS) -- As Hurricane Matthew moves north, several areas where TRICARE beneficiaries live are affected. All updates about blanket referral waivers and emergency prescription refills will be posted at http://www.tricare.mil/HurricaneMatthew, announced TRICARE officials. As

  • Express Scripts pharmacy network changing for TRICARE beneficiaries

    Express Scripts Inc. officials announced upcoming changes to the retail pharmacy network it manages on behalf of TRICARE.  On Dec. 1, Walgreens pharmacy locations will join the network.  CVS pharmacies, including those in Target stores, will leave the network on the same day.  The new network will