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The Military Health System will continue to provide health care during a government lapse in appropriations. There may be some effects on the delivery of health care services within military hospitals and clinics. Contact your hospital or clinic to confirm hours of operations and services provided. Visit tricare.mil/shutdown for more information.

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Beneficiary Advisory Panel: 2018 Meeting Archives

September 27, 2018

  • Federal Register Notice of Meeting, published on September 4, 2018
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July 12, 2018

  • Federal Register Notice of Meeting, published on June 11, 2018
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April 5, 2018

  • Federal Register Notice of Meeting, published on February 28, 2018
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January 4, 2018

  • Federal Register Notice of Meeting, published on December 1, 2017
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About the MHS

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  • Federal Advisory Committees
  • Our History
  • MHS Branding Guidance
  • Contact Us

MHS Education & Training

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