A new feature on TRICARE Online now allows users to save their personal health data such as medication and allergy profiles, demographic information and a personal health summary to a read-only file on their computer.

The new feature, called the Blue Button, is available on the TRICARE Online Personal Health Record site at www.tricareonline.com. Only authorized users will be able to see the button and add information to their online records. Users will need to select the Blue Button titled "Save Personal Health Data" before they can save their personal health data to a read-only Portable Document Format (PDF) file on their local computer. It's a major step forward in engaging our beneficiaries in participating in their own health care.

TRICARE Online is the Military Health System's Internet point of entry that provides all 9.6 million Department of Defense beneficiaries access to available health care services and information through an enterprise-wide secure portal. TRICARE Online users who are seen in the military treatment facilities can schedule appointments, order prescription refills and view their personal health records.

To learn more, go to www.tricareonline.com or visit www.health.mil/mhscio.

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