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Now is the time to review you and your family members' current health plans, consider your needs for 2025, and learn about your coverage choices. TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11 and ends Tuesday, Dec. 10. Enrollment changes made during TRICARE Open Season will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

TRICARE Open Season 2024

Now is the time to review you and your family members' current health plans, consider your needs for 2025, and learn about your coverage choices. TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11 and ends Tuesday, Dec. 10. Enrollment changes made during TRICARE Open Season will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

The Red Hill Clinic provides care to active duty service members and other beneficiaries experiencing symptoms they believe may be related to the Red Hill fuel spill.

Red Hill Clinic

The Red Hill Clinic provides care to active duty service members and other beneficiaries experiencing symptoms they believe may be related to the Red Hill fuel spill.

Need an Appointment? Learn about our priorities for care and what you need to do.

Appointment Priorities

Need an Appointment? Learn about our priorities for care and what you need to do.

Women's Health & Pregnancy

Women have unique health care needs. Find out how to get the care you need.

TRICARE beneficiaries can now sign up and log into the Virtual Education Center to get accurate medical and health information. You will have access to nearly 50,000 educational resources covering 60 medical topics from more than 230 organizations. This digital platform is accessible using any mobile device or computer with internet access and will integrate with DEERS and DMDC for a seamless experience.

New Virtual Educational Resource Now Available

TRICARE beneficiaries can now sign up and log into the Virtual Education Center to get accurate medical and health information. You will have access to nearly 50,000 educational resources covering 60 medical topics from more than 230 organizations. This digital platform is accessible using any mobile device or computer with internet access and will integrate with DEERS and DMDC for a seamless experience.

Quality and Safety Reports

Quality and Safety

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TRICARE News and Updates

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TRICARE Open Season 2024: A Message from Chief Johnson

The Defense Health Agency's Senior Enlisted Leader, Chief Master Sgt. Tanya Y. Johnson, provides a message about TRICARE Open Season 2024.

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TRICARE Now Covers Hearing Aids for Children of Military Retirees

TRICARE has recently expanded its hearing aid coverage to include eligible children of retired service members. This new coverage results from a new statute. It aims to improve access to life-changing medical technology and help eligible children of retired service members get the hearing aids they need.

"OPEN SEASON IS HERE!"

TRICARE Open Season 2024 Is Here

TRICARE Open Season is Nov. 11–Dec. 10, 2024. Open season applies to you if you're enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime, the US Family Health Plan, or TRICARE Select.

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TRICARE Open Season 2024 Begins: Learn if You Need To Take Action

Have you considered changing your family’s TRICARE health plan for 2025? Now is your opportunity: TRICARE Open Season starts Nov. 11 and runs through Dec. 10.

Desmond Doss Health Clinic News and Updates

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Unlock Your Health With Patient Advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators

Did you know that military hospitals and clinics come with a support staff of people who can help you navigate the health care process? You can find patient advocates and Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators at military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region.

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Unlock Your Health With Preventive Care

Preventive health services play a key role in your long-term physical and mental health. Learn more about the benefits of preventive health care and how TRICARE covers these services.

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Unlock Your Health by Getting Vaccinated

Getting vaccinated is one of the most effective and easy things you can do to prevent diseases, serious illness, and disability. It’s easy to get your free vaccines at military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region.

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Unlock Your Health Through the MHS Nurse Advice Line

Need health care guidance? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help.

DoD Safe Helpline

DOD Safe Helpline

988 suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Links to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office

DOD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office

Don't forget to keep your family's information up to date in DEERS!