08/20/2026
TRICARE Dental Program orthodontic coverage: What to know before you start getting care
FALLS CHURCH, VA, August 20, 2026 - Do you or your child need braces? You should know that the TRICARE Dental Program covers orthodontic care. Keep reading to learn who qualifies, what’s covered, and how costs work.
08/19/2026
TRICARE, Medicare, and Social Security: how your entitlements work together
FALLS CHURCH, VA, August 19, 2026 - Are you curious about how TRICARE, Medicare, and Social Security work together? Many service members and their families don’t realize that Social Security taxes deducted from each paycheck help build a foundation for future financial security. You’ve been paying into Social Security, so keeping tabs on your information is key.
08/18/2026
Know your TRICARE pharmacy options and learn where you can fill prescriptions
FALLS CHURCH, VA, August 18, 2026 - Are you looking for other ways to get your prescriptions that better fit your pharmacy needs? You’re in luck! When it comes to your prescriptions, the TRICARE Pharmacy Program gives you several options on how to fill them. Before filling your prescriptions, you can check the TRICARE Formulary to see if your prescription is covered.
08/14/2026
VA launches new program to help homeless Veterans with emergency supplies, transportation
WASHINGTON, August 14, 2026 - The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the creation of a $29 million fund that will provide assistance to eligible homeless Veterans and Veterans participating in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program.
08/13/2026
Traveling overseas? Here’s how TRICARE travels with you
FALLS CHURCH, VA, August 13, 2026 - Do you have an upcoming trip overseas? Whether you’re traveling for work or for fun, TRICARE covers you worldwide. Understanding how your TRICARE plan works when you go abroad helps you be prepared if any health issues arise.
08/11/2026
DAF updates COVID-19 reinstatement process, reduces time for members returning to service
ARLINGTON, VA, August 11, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force implemented two changes to its COVID-19 reinstatement process, shifting to parallel processing of screening requirements and Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records actions and deploying dedicated case managers to accelerate the return of eligible service members.