09/24/2026
Q&A: Learn the basics of TRICARE For Life coverage
FALLS CHURCH, VA, September 24, 2026 - TRICARE For Life offers healthcare coverage for TRICARE beneficiaries who also have Medicare Part A and Part B. Like all health plans, there are important details that can help you make the most of your benefits
09/17/2026
MHS GENESIS Patient Portal transitioning to myAuth login
FALLS CHURCH, VA, September 17, 2026 - Throughout 2026, the online platforms that support your TRICARE benefit are switching from DS Logon to myAuth. myAuth is a simpler, more streamlined login authentication application. Many platforms, including milConnect, ID Card Office Online, and contractor portals, have already made this switch.
09/16/2026
VA announces insurance premium holiday that will save Veterans nearly $150 million
WASHINGTON, September 16, 2026 - The Department of Veterans Affairs will save Veterans nearly $150 million in insurance premium payments starting in November, when VA implements the first-ever premium holiday for the Veterans’ Group Life Insurance program (VGLI). Under this initiative, VGLI enrollees will not have to pay insurance premiums for three months, starting in November 2026 and ending in January 2027.
09/15/2026
Understanding TRICARE coverage of substance use disorder treatment
FALLS CHURCH, VA, September 15, 2026 - Did you know that TRICARE covers treatment of substance use disorders? Substance use disorders can lead to problems in all aspects of a person’s life, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. TRICARE offers comprehensive services to treat the different ways substance use disorders present in patients.
09/10/2026
Making the most of TRICARE’s mental healthcare services
FALLS CHURCH, VA, September 10, 2026 - Your mental health matters just as much as your physical health, and TRICARE is here to support you with a wide range of mental healthcare services, from talk therapy to inpatient care. This article describes how to get mental healthcare with TRICARE and how to request a different provider when you receive a referral for mental healthcare services, if needed.
09/01/2026
AFAS offers Road Ready grant for spouses of deployed Airmen, Guardians
ARLINGTON, VA, September 1, 2026 - When an Airman or Guardian deploys, their spouse inevitably takes on more responsibilities at home, from managing the household and caring for children to keeping the family vehicle safe and reliable.