Defense Health Agency
The Defense Health Agency provides health services to approximately 9.5 million beneficiaries, including uniformed service members, military retirees, and their families. The DHA operates one of the nation’s largest health plans, the TRICARE Health Plan, and manages a global network of more than 700 military hospitals, clinics, and dental facilities.
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Aug. 18, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE has extended the date for beneficiaries to receive emergency prescription refills on Hawaii and Maui islands from Aug. 19, 2023, to Sept. 9, 2023, due to wildfires.
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Aug. 17, 2023
Do you need help managing your prescriptions? Express Scripts, the TRICARE pharmacy contractor, has a free, easy-to-use app that can help. The Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app is a secure way to stay on top of taking your medication. The app is full of useful features, like dose reminders and the ability to approve refills. Here’s a look at some of ...
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Aug. 15, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Louisiana receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 25, 2023, due to extreme heat.
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Aug. 15, 2023
Your TRICARE plan might be only part of your health care coverage. If you have additional coverage through your employer, your spouse’s employer, or a private insurance program, you have other health insurance (OHI). Here are six tips to help you learn how TRICARE works when you also use OHI.
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Aug. 15, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in eight Indiana counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 25, 2023, due to storm damage.
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Aug. 14, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Shiawassee County, Michigan may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 22, 2023, due to storm damage.
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Aug. 9, 2023
If you have a TRICARE Prime plan, referrals play a big role in how you get health care. A referral is when your primary care manager sends you to see another provider. If your PCM needs to refer you to a civilian provider, your TRICARE regional contractor also plays a role in the referral process.
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Aug. 8, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Military Health System today announced the Military Health System Research Symposium, the Department of Defense’s premier scientific meeting focused on the unique medical needs of the warfighter, will return to Kissimmee, Florida, on Aug. 14, 2023. The theme of this year’s symposium is, “Medical Readiness for the Future ...
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Aug. 7, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two Tennessee counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through August 14 due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
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Aug. 7, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, may receive emergency prescription refills now through September 3 due to the Lost Creek Fire.
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Aug. 2, 2023
In case of a natural disaster, one of the most important preparations is to ensure you and your family have your prescription drugs and access to health care services. When the government issues a state of emergency, TRICARE may temporarily change its procedures to ensure that you receive timely medical care.
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Aug. 1, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Okanogan County, Washington may receive emergency prescription refills now through August 10 due to Eagle Bluff Fire.
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July 31, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Maricopa County, Arizona may receive emergency prescription refills now through August 7 due to the Diamond Fire.
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July 25, 2023
Summer is a great time to take care of health checkups for your kids. Your child’s school likely requires students to get an annual health exam and be up to date on vaccines. With a new school year around the corner, don’t delay medical appointments for your kids.
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July 25, 2023
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Klamath County, Oregon may receive emergency prescription refills now through August 1 due to the Golden Fire.
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Last Updated: December 27, 2023