Benefit News

02/06/2025

TRICARE Pharmacy Network Expands With Addition of Kroger Pharmacies

FALLS CHURCH, VA, February 6, 2025 - On Feb. 5, the Kroger Family of Pharmacies rejoined the TRICARE Pharmacy Program network. This means that TRICARE beneficiaries now have access to over 2,200 additional network pharmacies across 35 states. These pharmacies are in rural, suburban, and urban locations.

01/31/2025

Veterans get more time to transition to new online login system

WASHINGTON, January 31, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it will provide Veterans additional time to transition to a new online login system that lets them more quickly and securely access information about their VA health care and benefits.

01/30/2025

New TRICARE Dental Program Contract Brings Updates in March 2025

FALLS CHURCH, VA, January 30, 2025 - A new TRICARE Dental Program contract will bring changes and improvements starting March 1. United Concordia will continue to administer the TDP. However, they’ll offer new services and lower costs for many members. If you have TDP coverage, you'll see these changes in your February bill for coverage effective March 1.

01/28/2025

Upcoming sign-in changes protect Veteran data

Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day, which marks the importance of safeguarding personal information online and preparing for sign-in changes.

01/25/2025

Defense Health Agency Announces TRICARE West Region Referral Approval Waiver

FALLS CHURCH, VA, January 25, 2025 - Are you enrolled in TRICARE Prime? You should know that the Defense Health Agency has waived the requirement to obtain pre-authorization for referrals to outpatient specialty care for TRICARE Prime enrollees in the West region. This means TRICARE-authorized specialty care providers don’t need to wait for TriWest to approve referrals issued by your primary care manager before providing outpatient care. However, you’ll still need to get a referral from your Primary Care Manager before getting that specialty care.

01/24/2025

TRICARE Authorizes, Extends Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for California Counties

FALLS CHURCH, VA, January 24, 2025 - The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in San Diego County, California, may receive emergency prescription refills now through February 1, 2025, due to the Center Fire.