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There are emergency procedures in place in multiple states due to extreme weather. Learn More About Emergency Procedures

 Live in the West Region? There is now a referral approval waiver in place through April 30, 2025. Learn More About The Referral Approval Waiver.

Also, you have until April 30 to set up your payment info if you pay by EFT, credit card, or debit card. This is for TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select, TYA, TRS, and TRR plans. If you miss this deadline, you will be disenrolled back to Jan. 1. Visit www.tricare.mil/west today. 

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Free At-Home COVID Test Kits Available

Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River has free at-home COVID test kits available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Each I.D. card holder is eligible to receive up to eight test kits per month. Make arrangements to pick up your test through our drive-thru COVID clinic by calling 301-342-2684.
 
All U.S. households are also eligible to receive eight free at-home tests (two sets of four) from the federal government. Order yours at https://www.covidtests.gov.
 
If you test positive for COVID-19 using a home test, be sure to contact us (or your healthcare provider) to report your results so that your healthcare record can be updated and so that you can receive self-care and treatment options. You can submit your results by:

  • TRICARE Online securing messaging
  • Phone call to your healthcare team
  • Military hospital or clinic appointment line (855-227-6331)
  • Virtual appointment
Don't forget to keep your family's information up to date in DEERS!