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Nov 4, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that temporary prescription refill waivers have been expanded for Oklahoma.
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Oct 31, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three Oklahoma counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 9, 2024, due to the Euchee Creek and North Road Fires.
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Oct 21, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Puerto Rico may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 27, 2024, due to Invest AL94.
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Oct 21, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Chaves County, New Mexico, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 30, 2024, due to flooding.
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Oct 15, 2024
The Defense Health Agency today announced TRICARE Prime beneficiaries in 16 Florida counties may see any provider without a referral from their primary care manager through Oct. 18, 2024, due to hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Oct 11, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Tennessee may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 20, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene.
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Oct 11, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in North Carolina may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 20, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene.
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Oct 10, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two New Mexico counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 19, 2024, due to the South Fork Fire.
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Oct 10, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in South Carolina may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 20, 2024, due to Hurricane Milton.
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Oct 8, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 51 Florida counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 17, 2024, due to Hurricane Milton.
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Oct 7, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in four Ohio counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 13, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene.
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Oct 3, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Lake County, California, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 29, 2024, due to the Boyles Fire.
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Oct 2, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE has extended the date for beneficiaries to receive emergency prescription refills in Georgia due to Hurricane Helene.
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Oct 2, 2024
The Defense Health Agency today announced TRICARE Prime beneficiaries in 19 Georgia and Florida counties may see any provider without a referral from their primary care manager due to the impact of Hurricane Helene.
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Sep 30, 2024
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 22 West Virginia counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 6, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene.
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Last Updated: March 31, 2025