02/12/2026

Learn how TRICARE covers breast cancer screenings

FALLS CHURCH, VA, February 12, 2026 - Screening for breast cancer is important. That’s because it’s the second most common cancer in women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s also the second leading cause of cancer death in women.

02/11/2026

New virtual urgent care option for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries in the US

FALLS CHURCH, VA, February 11, 2026 - Are you enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan? If you see a primary care manager at a military hospital or clinic, you may now have a new way to get urgent care. The Defense Health Agency has expanded its virtual urgent care options in the U.S. This allows TRICARE Prime enrollees ages 12 and older to schedule virtual urgent care through the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line.

02/10/2026

Patient advocates, Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators, and Debt Collection Assistance Officers: Resources to help you with your TRICARE benefit

FALLS CHURCH, VA, February 10, 2026 - Have you ever had a question about your TRICARE benefit that left you confused or frustrated? There are resources that can help you with your questions or concerns.

02/05/2026

Beware of MHS GENESIS scam sites: Learn how you can protect your health information

FALLS CHURCH, VA, February 5, 2026 - If you get care at a military hospital or clinic, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is your main tool for managing your care online. You can use it to send secure messages, check test results, review appointments, and more. Unfortunately, scammers can create fake websites that look like official MHS GENESIS pages. These sites try to trick you into sharing personal or health information.

02/04/2026

Expanded Transportation Reimbursement Authorized for Service Members in Alaska

ALEXANDRIA, VA, February 4, 2026 - Service members stationed in Alaska may now receive a reimbursement for airfare when taking leave to their home of record (HOR). The new policy is authorized by the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA), Sec. 623. and Sec. 7232.

02/02/2026

VA increases in-home and community-based services expenditure cap for Veterans with complex conditions

WASHINGTON, February 2, 2026 - The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced an increase in the expenditure cap for in-home and community-based services for Veterans with certain complex medical conditions.